274 Transmitter Fault Finding (50W/40W) TB7100 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited October 2005
Frequency Bands
Some fault-diagnosis tasks require programming the radio with the lowest, 
centre or highest frequency in the radio’s frequency band. The relevant 
frequencies for the different bands are listed in Table 14.2. Note that the 
following frequency ranges are reserved worldwide for use by distress 
beacons:
■ B1 band: 156.8MHz ± 375kHz
■ H5 band: 406.0 to 406.1MHz
Do not
 program the radio with any frequency in the above ranges.
Can Removal There are five cans shielding the bulk of the transmitter circuitry:
■ PAD TOP
■ PAF TOP
■ DIRC TOP
■ PIN TOP
■ LPF TOP
To remove any can, first remove the main-board assembly from the chassis. 
In the case of the 
PAD TOP and PAF TOP cans, first detach the heat-transfer 
block from the main board. Secure the block again after removing the cans. 
Follow the procedures given in “Disassembly and Reassembly” on page 99.
Can Replacement Replace all cans that have been removed only after repairing the board. 
An exception is the B1 band, however, where the 
LPF TOP can must be in 
place if the transmitter is to operate correctly.
Table 14.2 Lowest, centre and highest frequencies in MHz
Band Lowest frequency Centre frequency Highest frequency
B1
H5
H7
136
400
450
155
435
485
174
470
520