Basic Theory of Operation: Analog Mode of Operation 3-7
Figure 3-9.  Transmitter (700/800 MHz) Block Diagram
Figure 3-10.  Transmitter (900 MHz) Block Diagram
3.2.2.1  VHF Transmit
Once a VHF frequency for transmit has been selected, the Trident IC and the accompanying logic 
circuitry will enable the voltage controlled oscillator which then generates the desired transmit 
frequency. This transmit signal is then routed to the TX buffer amplifier which amplifies the signal. 
The signal is routed to the VHF Driver amplifier and then to the discrete final power amplifier. The 
signal now goes through the antenna switch which routes the power to the harmonic filter which will 
filter out the harmonics of the carrier signal and then passes through a directional coupler. The Log 
Amp power detector Monitors the output of the directional coupler and adjusts the control voltages to 
the driver amplifier and final power amplifier. Finally, the RF signal is routed to the main antenna.
Trident IC
Synthesizer
Loop Filter
TX VCO 
RX/TX 
VCO 
RF Switch Matrix
TX Buffer Amp
TX Driver Amplifier
Transmitter Final 
FET 7/800 Mhz
Harmonic 
LP Filter
Ref. Oscillator
Antenna Connector
Directional 
Coupler
Antenna 
Switch
TO RX
GPS
Reverse Power 
Detection
Log Amp Power Detector
Digital RF Attenuator
Trident IC
Synthesizer
Loop Filter
TX VCO 
RX/TX 
VCO 
RF Switch Matrix
TX Buffer Amp
TX Driver Amplifier
Transmitter Final 
FET 900 MHz
Harmonic 
LP Filter
Ref. Oscillator
Antenna Connector
Directional 
Coupler
Antenna 
Switch
TO RX
GPS
Reverse Power 
Detection
Log Amp Power Detector
Digital RF Attenuator