Harris ZX2500, Technical Manual

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5-4 888-2595-001 12/20/11
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WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 5 Maintenance and Alignments
ZX Series
h.
Ratchet wrench with assorted sockets
i.
Diagonal cutters
j.
Wire strippers
k.
Needle-nose pliers
l.
General purpose pliers
m.
Inspection mirror
n.
Fine adjustment screwdriver (“tweaker”)
2.
Multimeter with probe leads (ohmmeter, ammeter, voltmeter)
3.
Clip lead attachments for multimeter
4.
Temperature controlled soldering iron
5.
Electronics solder (lead free where applicable)
6.
Isopropyl alcohol for solder cleanup
7.
Magnifying glass and tweezers if work on SMT components anticipated
(otherwise, omit)
8.
Clean shop towels and general cleaning products
9.
Thermal compound (Wakefield 120-8)
10.
Razor blade, rubber roller, or straight-edge to spread thermal compound.
11.
Workshop light with clamp, hook
12.
Vacuum cleaner with assorted attachments
13.
Air compressor
14.
Safety goggles
Test Equipment:
1.
Stereo modulation monitor (HD Radio monitor where applicable)
2.
Radio receiver and/or audio amplifier and speakers to monitor off-air
signal
3.
Station test load capable of dissipating full transmitter power
4.
Frequency counter
5.
Hand-held portable through-line wattmeter (Bird Model 43 or equivalent)
6.
Precision power checking means at transmitter output
a.
Calorimetric load or
b.
Average power meter and transmitter precision coupler or