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FCC ID: K66GX1280S

Alignment

Vertex Standard Co,. Ltd.

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GX1280S Alignment

The 

GX1280S

 has been carefully aligned at the factory for the specified performance

across the marine band.

Realignment should therefore not be necessary except in the event of a component

failure. All component replacement and service should be performed only by an
authorized Standard Horizon representative, or the warranty policy may be voided.

The following procedures cover the sometimes critical and tedious adjustments that

are not normally required once the transceiver has left the factory. However, if damage
occurs and some parts are replaced, realignment may be required. If a sudden problem
occurs during normal operation, it is likely due to component failure; realignment
should not be done until after the faulty component has been replaced.

We recommend that servicing be performed only by authorized Standard Horizon

service technicians who are experienced with the circuitry and fully equipped for repair
and alignment. Therefore, if a fault is suspected, contact the dealer from whom the
transceiver was purchased for instructions regarding repair. Authorized Standard
Horizon service technicians realign all circuits and make complete performance checks
to ensure compliance with factory specifications after replacing any faulty components.

Those who do undertake any of the following alignments are cautioned to proceed at

their own risk. Problems caused by unauthorized attempts at realignment are not
covered by the warranty policy. Also, Standard Horizon, a division of VERTEX
STANDARD, must reserve the right to change circuits and alignment procedures in
the interest of improved performance, without notifying owners. Under no
circumstances should any alignment be attempted unless the normal function and
operation of the transceiver are clearly understood, the cause of the malfunction has
been clearly pinpointed and any faulty components replaced, and the need for
realignment determined to be absolutely necessary.

The following test equipment (and thorough familiarity with its correct use) is

necessary for complete realignment. Correction of problems caused by misalignment
resulting from use of improper test equipment is not covered under the warranty policy.
While most steps do not require all of the equipment listed, the interactions of some
adjustments may require that more complex adjustments be performed afterwards. Do
not attempt to perform only a single step unless it is clearly isolated electrically from
all other steps. Have all test equipment ready before beginning, and follow all of the
steps in a section in the order presented.

Required Test Equipment

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RF Signal Generator with calibrated output level at 200 MHz

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Deviation Meter (linear detector)

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AF Millivoltmeter

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SINAD Meter

Summary of Contents for GX1280S

Page 1: ...r replacing any faulty components Those who do undertake any of the following alignments are cautioned to proceed at their own risk Problems caused by unauthorized attempts at realignment are not cove...

Page 2: ...wattmeter if connected before proceeding Correct alignment requires that the ambient temperature be the same as that of the transceiver and test equipment and that this temperature be held constant be...

Page 3: ...s Press the PWR VOL switch while press and holding the DIST and DW keys Confirmation of VCO Confirmation Connect the DC voltmeter to the test point LOCK TP Use the UP DOWN key to set the channel to EX...

Page 4: ...er is between 23 W and 27 W Set transceiver to low power and confirm that RF power is between 0 5 W and 1 0 W Adjustment of PLL Frequency Adjust the frequency in the transmit mode and local frequency...

Page 5: ...front end coil Adjustment Setup the test equipment as shown below Set the center frequency of t he spectrum analyzer to 159 00 MHz set SPAN to 20 00 MHz set RBW and VBW to 30 KHz and set SWP to 56 ms...

Page 6: ...FCC ID K66GX1280S Alignment Vertex Standard Co Ltd 6...

Page 7: ...format data output from GPS receiver to NMEA terminal A of transceiver and display it to the LCD of the transceiver NMEA format data output from GPS receiver is applied to NMEA terminal of transceive...

Page 8: ...d in the LCD of the test transceiver Confirm that the conformation transceiver receives the response from the test transceiver and outputs beep Press the CALL SET key of the conformation transceiver a...

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