By Matt Krick K3MK
Preliminary checks and adjustments
1. Connect watt meter with 50 ohm load to TX
antenna jack
2. Crystal Frequency = Operating frequency
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3. Oscillator Measurements are made on the Red
test points, connect negative lead of volt meter to ground
4. Adjustments are made with transmitter keyed
Step | Test Point | Tuning Control | Meter Reading | Procedure |
1 | TP301 | L304, L305 | Maximum | Tune L304 and L305 for Maximum meter reading. Repeat for best reading. |
2 | TP302 | T301,L306 | Maximum | Tune T301 and L306 for Maximum meter reading. Repeat for best reading. |
3 | TP303 | L307,L308,L310 | Maximum | Tune L307, L308 and L310 for Maximum meter reading. Repeat for best reading. |
4 | TP101 | L118, L119,C357 | Minimum | Tune L118, L119 and C357 for Minimum meter reading. Repeat for best reading.. |
5 | - | R105 | Fully Clockwise | Adjust R105 Fully Clockwise as viewed from the back of the radio. |
6 | Watt Meter | C506,C512,C520 | Maximum | Tune C506, C512 and C520 for Maximum meter reading. Repeat several times for best reading. (15 - 25 watts) |
7 | Watt Meter | R105 | Fully Clockwise | Adjust R105 for desired output power |
8 | Service Monitor or Hand Held | C307 | Correct Frequency | Adjust C307 for center of frequency |
9 | Service Monitor or Hand Held | R305 | Correct Deviation | Apply 1 kHz @ 400 mV RMS into mic input and adjust R305 to 4.5 kHz deviation. |
Tune points for PPL-6060 Transmitter (top view,
dual channel version)