June, 2005 6880309N62-C
6-6 VHF Troubleshooting Tables: Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter
No EXT MIC audio 1. Mic bias fault Verify approx 1.8 V dc across EXT 
MIC cartridge in TX mode. Verify 
audio present (~10 mV rms) when 
speaking into mic.
Check Q470. R475, R477, 
L471. Check VR473, VR475, 
D470 for shorts.
2. Audio path fault Verify mic audio present (~10 mV 
rms) at U451-46.
Verify amplified mic audio present 
(~200 mV rms) at U451-40.
Check L471, C470.
Check/replace U451.
3. Defective audio acces-
sory
Try another accessory. Replace defective accessory.
Table 6-3.  Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter  (Continued)
Symptom Possible Causes Procedure Corrective Action