Tait TM8100 mobiles, Service Manual

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270 Transmitter Fault Finding (>25W) TM8100/TM8200 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited November 2007
Ensure Proper
Antenna Load
The radio has been designed to operate with a 50
Ω
termination impedance,
but will tolerate a wide range of antenna loading conditions. Nevertheless,
care should be exercised. Normally the RF connector on the board will be
connected to the RF communications test set as shown in
Figure 4.2 on
page 116 . But for those tests where this connection is not necessary, a 50
Ω
load may be used instead. Do not operate the transmitter without such a load
or without a connection to the test set. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the power output stage of the transmitter.
Limit Duration of
Transmit Tests
After setting the frequency and power level (if necessary), enter the CCTM
command
33
to perform a transmit test. This command places the radio in
transmit mode. After completing the measurement or check required,
immediately enter the CCTM command
32 . This command returns the
radio to the receive mode. Restricting the duration of transmit tests in this
way will further limit the danger of overheating. The reason for this
precaution is that the transmit timers do not function in the CCTM mode.
Protect Against
Accidental
Transmissions
Under certain circumstances the microprocessor can key on the transmitter.
Ensure that all instruments are protected at all times from such accidental
transmissions.
Avoid Thermal
and RF Burns
Avoid thermal burns. Do not touch the cooling fins or underside of the
radio body when the transmitter is or has been operating. Avoid RF burns.
Do not touch the antenna or the RF signal path on the circuit board while
the transmitter is operating.