Tait TM9100 - Check PIN Switch

308 Transmitter Fault Finding (50W/40W Radios) TM9100 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited August 2005
Task 33 —
Check PIN Switch
In checking the final RF signal path, if no fault is found in the directional
coupler, then check the PIN switch next. The PIN switch may also require
investigation following certain checks in “Transmitter RF Power”.
1. Remove the
LPF TOP can.
2. Remove the three blocking capacitors C361, C362 and C363
(see Figure 11.27).
3. Solder one terminal of a 56 pF (B1 band) or 18 pF (H5, H7) test
capacitor to the PCB at the point shown in Figure 11.27. Mount the
capacitor vertically. Use a test capacitor of the type GRM111, DLI
C17, Murata 1210, or the equivalent.
4. Solder a 50 Ω test lead to the PCB. Solder the outer sheath to the test
pad shown in Figure 11.27, and solder the central wire to the other
terminal of the test capacitor.
5. Connect the test lead to the test set.
6. Enter the CCTM command 326 5 to set the transmitter power level
to the maximum.
7. Enter the CCTM command 101 x x 0, where x is the lowest
frequency (in hertz) for maximum power, as given in Table 11.8
(B1 band), Table 11.9 (H5) or Table 11.10 (H7).
8. Enter the CCTM command 33 to place the radio in transmit mode.
9. Measure the RF output power. This should be:
10. Enter the CCTM command 32 to place the radio in receive mode.
11. Enter the CCTM command 101 x x 0, where x is the highest
frequency (in hertz) for maximum power, as given in Table 11.8
(B1 band), Table 11.9 (H5) or Table 11.10 (H7).
12. Repeat Step 8 to Step 10.
13. If the power in both the above cases exceeds 70W (B1) or 60W (H5,
H7), go to Step 14. If it does not, the circuitry of the PIN switch is
suspect; go to Task 34
.
14. Remove the test lead and test capacitor, resolder the blocking
capacitors in position, and go to Task 35
.
RF output power: more than 70W (B1 band)
more than 60W (H5, H7 bands)