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1GENERAL
1.1Introduction
The MT-3 AM Transmitter Main Board integrates the MT-3 Front Panel Board, MT-3 AM Audio
Processor, Synthesizer or Crystal Control module and Amplifier module together to make a
working MT-3 AM series transmitter (see section 5.1: MT-3 AM Transmitter Block Diagram). The
Front Panel Board and the Audio Processor are soldered directly to the Transmitter Main Board
while the Amplifier and the Synthesizer or Crystal Control module are frequency band sensitive,
plug-in modules. Circuitry and jumpers on the Transmitter Main Board control the operation of the
modules as well as the overall operation of the MT-3 transmitter. Power and signal connections are
made to the 48 pin type 'F' connector on the rear of the Transmitter Main Board and are routed to
the other modules. The front and rear back plates are attached to the Transmitter Main Board and
together with the extruded aluminum shell, as discussed in the assembly section of the Transmitter
Manual, form the transmitter enclosure.
1.2Performance Specifications
1.2.1General
Type:MT-3 AM Series Transmitter
Compatibility:VT-3A Series Amplifier, OCT-3 Crystal Oscillator, OST-3
Frequency Synthesizer.
Modulation:6K00A3 (Amplitude Modulation)
Operating Temperature Range:-30˚C to +60˚C, optional - 40˚C temperature test.
Operating Humidity:95% RH (non-condensing) at +25°C.
Operating Voltage:+13.8Vdc , +9.5 Vdc Regulated.
Front Panel Control:One 3 position switch
• NORM (repeat mode)
• OFF
• KEY TX
PTT Act iv a ti o n :• Active to ground with or without time-out-timer;
• Microphone activated with or without time-out-timer;
• Front Panel switch:KEY TX - without time-out-timer;
• NORM - with or without time-out-timer.
• Isolated (optional relay) with or without time-out-timer.
PTT Time-Out-Timer:Selectable from 1 sec. to 8 hrs. (factory set 5 min.).
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1.2.2Audio Specifications
Audio Input:-30 to 0 dBm into a 600Ω balanced load.
Audio Distortion:Less than 3% -40˚C to +60˚C at 30% modulation
Less than 5% -40˚C to +60˚C at 90% modulation
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2THEORY OF OPERATION
2 . 1MT-3 AM Transmitter Main Board
2.1.1General
Switch SW1 on the Front Panel Board is a DPDT switch which controls the operation of the
transmitter as discussed in the operations section of the Transmitter Ma nual. When SW1 is in the
'OFF' position the transmitter is turned off; however, +13.8 Vdc is still present on the Transmitter
Main Board as the +13.8 Vdc supply is not switched. When SW1 is in the 'KEYED' position,
+9.5 Vdc is supplied to the transmitter circuitry and the transmitter is continuously turned on.
When SW1 is in the 'NORM' position, +9.5 Vdc is supplied to the transmitter circuitry and the
transmitter can be keyed from several Push-To-Talk inputs.
Refer to section 5.2.3 Transmitter Main Board Schematic Diagram".
2.1.2Transmitter Push-To-Talk
All three o f the Push-To-Talk (PTT) inputs that key the transmitter are active low (< +2.0 Vdc).
One PTT input is on the front panel microphone connector. The other two PTT inputs: PTT WTO
(PTT With Time-Out-Timer) and PTT NTO (PTT No Time-Out-Timer), are on the backplane
connector of the transmitter board. If required, the microphone's PTT input can be configured to
activate the transmitter's Time-Out-Timer (TOT). An isolated PTT input can be made available by
installing an optional relay (RELAY1) and configuring jumpers J2 to J4 so that the relay con trols
the PTT circuitry.
2.1.2.1 Microphone PTT
Jumper J1 on the MT-3 Front Panel Board configures the microphone's PTT input (MIC PTT) to
either byp ass or activate the tr ansm itter's TOT. Soldering jumper J1 in the 'x' position (default)
selects the MIC PTT NTO line which bypasses the TOT. Soldering J1 to the 'y' position selects
the MIC PTT WTO line which activates the trans mitter's TOT. When SW1 is in the 'KEYED'
position the MIC PTT NTO line is automatically grounded. Refer to Section 5.3.1, "MT-3 Front
Panel Board Component Layout" for the location of jumper J1.
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2.1.2.2 PTT With Time-Out-Timer
Pins B10 and Z10 of the backplane connector are the PTT WTO input. When the PTT WTO
signal, which is normally high, falls below +2.0 Vdc, the transmitter is keyed. The transmitter is
disabled when the PTT WTO input rises above +2.3 Vdc or if the TOT's time-out period is
exceeded. If the time-out period is exceeded the PTT WTO input must go high (>+2.3 Vdc) an d
then low again in order to rekey the transmitter.
The PTT WTO threshold of approximately +2 Vdc (0.3 Vdc hysteresis) i s set by U1a, R1, R2,
R3, R4 , R9, and R 10 while diodes D 1 and D2 provide overvoltage protection for U1a. The PTT
WTO signal output from U1a is 'AND'ed with the MIC PTT WTO by U2a. When either the PTT
WTO or the MIC PTT WTO is activated the output of U2a goes low which triggers the
transmitter's TOT located on the MT-3 Audio Processor. The TOT's out put is 'AND'ed with the
MIC PTT NTO signal (U2c) and the PTT NTO signal (U2d). When any one of the preceding
three signals (TOT's output, MIC PTT NTO, PTT NTO) go low the transmitter is activated by
transistors Q1 to Q7 which switch power to the various modules.
2.1.2.3 PTT No Time-Out-Timer
Pins B14 and Z14 of the backplane connector are the PTT NTO input. When the PTT NTO signal,
which is normally high, falls below +2.0 Vdc, the transmitter is keyed. As long as the PTT NTO
signal remains below +2.0 Vdc the transmitter will remain keyed. The transmitter is disabled when
the PTT NTO signal rises above +2.3 Vdc.
The PTT NTO threshold of approximately +2 Vdc (0.3 Vdc hysteresis) is set by U1b, R5, R6,
R7, R8, R9, and R10 while diodes D3 and D4 provide overvoltage protection for U1b. The PTT
NTO signal is 'AND'ed with the o utput of U2c (MIC PTT NTO signal 'AND'ed with the TOT
output) by U2d. When the output of U2d goes low the transmitter is activated by transistors Q1 to
Q7 which switch power to the various modules.
2.1.2.4 Optional Relay
The transmitter's PTT circuitry can be completely isolated by installing RELAY1. Jumpers J2 to
J4 configure the relay to provide an isolated PTT input for either the PTT WTO l ine o r PTT NTO
line. The isolated PTT input is enabled by energizing the relay. The transmitter board will accept
any of the Aromat TF2E line relay s. These relays are DPDT, single side stable, and have coil
voltages ranging from +3 Vdc to +48 Vdc. Only one set of relay contacts are used to activate the
PTT circuitry, the other set of contacts are brought out to the backplane connector.
To configure the isolated input for PTT WTO operation jumpers J2, J4 must be in the 'y'position,
J3 must be in the 'x' position. In this mode, pins B10 and Z10 n o longer function as the PTT
WTO input; however, pins B14 and Z14 continue to function as the normal PTT NTO input.
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To configure the isolated input for PTT NTO operation jumpers J2, J4, must be in the 'x' position
J3 must be in the 'y' position. In this mode, pins B14 and Z14 no longer function as the PTT NTO
input; however, pins B10 and Z10 continue to function as the normal PTT WTO input.
2.1.2.5 PTT Output
Pin B24 on the backplane connector is an open drain output (Q9) which is pulled low anytime the
transmitter is keyed and the synthesizer is locked. A crystal controlled transmitter does not have a
locked condition so pin B24 is pulled low anytime the transmitter is keyed. Q9, an N-channel
MOSFET capable of sinking currents up to 2 Amps, is activated by Q8 which is activated by the
Qualified PTT signal (JS2-6) of the synthesizer or crystal control module. The Qualified PTT
signal also controls the LED ENA line for diode D1 on the front panel board and enable line for the
VT-3A Amplifier Module (JP1-1).
2.1.2.6 PTT Voltage Switching
The PTT voltage switching circuitry is comprised of transistors Q1 through Q7 and the associated
resistors. The base of Q1 is driven by the output of U2d which is the combined PTT signal from
all of the PTT inputs. When the transmitter is keyed, Q1 is turned off and subsequently transistors
Q3, Q4, and Q6 are turned on. Transistors Q3, Q4, and Q6 provide three different functions:
•Q3 provides the active low signal for the synthesizer or crystal module PTT input;
•Q4 turns on Q5 which turns on the +9.5 Vdc Switched supply;
•Q6 turns on Q7 which turns on the +9.5 Vdc PTT Switched supply.
The '+9.5 Vdc Switched' supply (Q5) can also be activated by installing jumper J6 or by externally
grounding the TX Standby Line (pins B12 and Z12). The '+9.5 Vdc PTT Switched' supply and
the '+9.5 Vdc Switched' supply both provide +9.5 Vdc but depending on how jumpers J6, J7 and
J18 are configured the transmitter's standby mode will change.
2.1.2.7 Transmitter Standby Modes
The VT-3A130 Transmitter has four different standby modes that trade-off standby current
consumption for start-up speed. The standby modes are determined by three jumpers: jumper J 6
which always turns on the '+9.5 Vdc Switched' supply, jumper J7 which selects the power source
for the MT-3 AM Audio Processor and jumper J18 which selects the enable line for the OST3A128 Synthesizer or OCT-3 Crystal Control Module.
The actual current and start-up time may depend on the frequncy controlled source (crystal or
synthesizer) and amplifier module. The current and start-up times given below are representative
values intended only as a guideline.
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•MODE 1:Jumper J6 out
- the audio processor is switched by a PTT signal
- the synthesizer or crystal module is switched by a PTT signal
- standby current:Synthesized - typically 13 mA
Crystal Controlled - typically 6 mA
- start-up time: Synthesized - typically 40 ms
Crystal Controlled - typically 40 ms
•MODE 2:Jumper J6 in, jumper J7 in the 'y' position, jumper J18 in the 'x' position
- the audio processor is switched by a PTT signal
- the synthesizer or crystal module is enabled all of the time
- standby current:Synthesized - not used in this mode
Crystal Controlled - typically 6 mA
- start-u p t i m e : Synthesized - not used in this mode
Crystal Controlled - typically 40 ms
• MODE 3:Jumper J6 in, jumper J7 in the 'x' position, jumper J18 in the 'y' position
- the audio processor is enabled all of the time
- the synthesizer or crystal module is switched by a PTT signal
- standby current:Synthesized - typically 19 mA
Crystal Controlled - typically 11 mA
- start-up time: Synthesized - typically 40 ms
Crystal Controlled - typically 8 ms
•MODE 4:Jumper J6 in, jumper J7 in the 'x' position, jumper J18 in the 'x' position
- the audio processor is enabled all of the time
- the synthesizer or crystal module is enabled all of the time
- standby current:Synthesized - typically 163 mA
Crystal Controlled - typically 23 mA
- start-up time: Synthesized - typically 12 ms
Crystal Controlled - typically 8 ms
2.1.3Audio Circuits
All of the audio signal conditioning (e.g. limiting, filtering) is performed b y the MT-3 AM Audio
Processor. The transmitter board routes the audio lines from the backplane connector to the audio
processor. The audio lines routed to the audio processor are: a 600 ohm balanced input (pins B18
and Z18), and a MIC AUDIO from the MT-3 FRONT PANEL BOARD. It is here that the MIC
audio is processed in the same manner as the 600 ohm balanced audio.
The audio pro cess or' s balanced input pins are isolated from pins B18 and Z18 by a transformer
(T1). Two audio outputs from the MT-3 AM Audio Processor are routed to the VT-3A130
Amplifier.
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2.1.3.1 Microphone Audio
Normally the audio from a transmitter's microphone is transmitted by that transmitter; however, the
Transmitter Main Board can be configured by the MIC IN and MIC OUT lines so that the audio
from an external microphone modulates transmitter. The configuration of the MIC IN (pin Z4) and
MIC OUT (pin B4) lines on the MT-3 Transmitter Board are controlled by jumpers J16 and J17
respectively. Jumper J16 selects the audio source for the MT-3 AM Audio Processor's
microphone input. Jumper J17 is used to enable or disable the MIC OUT line. Normally the
transmitter's microphone is selected (J16 in the 'x' position) and the MIC OUT line is enabled (J17
is installed).
2.1.3.2 Received Audio
Pin B20 is the audio input from the tra nsmi tter's corresponding receiver. The default setting for
this line is to have it AC coupled (Jumper J9 is out) and directly connected to the front panel board
RX AUDIO line.
2.1.4Channel Selection
2.1.4.1 Synthesized Transmitter
Eight backplane connections are used to communicate with the synthesizer unit. Pins D28, D30,
and D32 are used (in house) to program the synthesizer. Channel select lines (pins D20, D22,
D24, and D26) are used once the synthesizer is programmed to select one of 16 channels. If the
channel select lines are all low (channel 0) the channel for the synthesizer is read from switches
FSW1 (most significant), FSW2, FSW3, and FSW4 (least significant). Since the resulting
frequency is dependent on the transmitter model, refer to the section on frequency selection in the
Transmitter Manual or to the channel designation tables for that particular transmitter.
2.1.4.2 Crystal Controlled Transmitter
The crystal control module is a direct replacement for the synthesizer module and therefore uses the
same connections as the synthesizer to connects to the MT-3 AM Transmitter Main Board. The
channel select lines and switches FSW1 to FSW4 are not used by the crystal control module as the
transmitter's operating frequency is determined by the crystal control module's crystal frequency.
A frequency multiplication factor, described in the manual for this module, relates the crystal
frequency to the operating frequency .
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2.1.5Amplifier Circuits
The MT-3A series Amplifier has 5 connections that are cabled to the transmitter board: +13.8
Vdc, +9.5 Vdc, Enable, Mod and Gnd. The +13.8 Vdc supply (JP1-3) is always on while the
+9.5 Vdc supply (JP1-2) is always switched by a PTT signal. The enable line (JP1-1) is active
low and is controlled by the Qualified PTT signal from the synthesizer.
Jumpers J12, J13, J14, and J15 are not installed.
2 .2MT-3 Front Panel Board
The MT-3 Front Panel Board is a subsection of the MT-3 AM Transmitter Board which is used to
mount the front panel switch, diode, and microphone connector. The main purpose of the board is
to eliminate a wiring harness for the front panel components. Jumper J1, located on the rear of the
circuitboard, is used to select whether or not the MIC PTT line activates the transmitter's TOT:
•Jumper J1:'x' positionMIC PTT NTO no time-out-timer (factory setting)
'y' positionMIC PTT WTO with time-out-timer
Refer to section 5.3.2 "MT-3 Front Panel Board Schematic Diagram".
2.3MT-3 AM Audio Processor
2.3.1General
The MT-3 AM Audio Processor is a versatile circuitboard that can provide several types of audio
processing. The module also has an on-board programmable push-to-talk (PTT) time-out-timer
(TOT) on an attached circuitboard. A continuous +9.5 Vdc supply and a continuous +13.8 Vdc
supply together with a switched +8.0 Vdc supply are required to power the module. Refer to
section 5.4.1 "MT-3 AM Audio Processor Component Layout" and to section 5.4.2 "MT-3 AM
Audio Processor Schematic Diagram" for component location and designation references.
2.3.2Power Requirements
The audio processor can be configured for continuous audio standby or for switched audio standby
by the Transmitter Main Board. If fast audio risetime is desired, the transmitter should be operated
in standby mode 3 or 4 as specified in section 2.1.2.7. The current for the associated TOT is
approximately 4 mA when the transmitter is keyed.
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2.3.3Audio Circuitry
The MT-3 AM Tx Audio Processor refer to section 5.4.2 "MT-3 AM Audio Processor Schematic
Diagram" has two audio inputs (Microphone input and Balanced input) which can be used to
modulate the transmitter. The input signals are combined by R2 and R17 at a compandor U1 .
U1b controls the input level and makes gain inversely proportional to the input level (say a 20 dB
drop in input level will produced a 20 dB increase in gain). The output will remain fixed at a
constant level without clipping and distortion. (Automatic Level Control) The input signals are
adjusted by the pots R1, R16. The variable gain cell in U1a is used as a voltage-controlled
amplifier so that if the power supply (13.8Vdc) has changed the output level will change in order
to keep the modulation of the RF output signal at the same level. The gain control can be adjust by
the pot R4. (Automatic Modulation Control) The audio signal then amplifies and filters at U2 .
The output signal is adjusted by the pot R9.
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2.3.4PTT Time-Out-Timer
The PTT time-out-timer (TOT) is a relatively independent circuitry located on the Transmitter
Board. The TOT is powered from the continuous +9.5 Vdc supply (J34) and is programmable for
various time-out periods. The TOT input i s normally high and in this state the timer is disabled.
When the input trigger level falls below +2.0 Vdc, the timer is activated, and the transmitter is
keyed. If the input trigger rises above +2.4 Vdc or if the time-out period is exceeded, the output
trigger will go high, disabling the transmitter. If the time-out period is exceeded, the TOT input
trigger must go high and then low again in order to rekey the transmitter.
The time-out duration is jumper selectable from 1 second to 8 hours. The table below shows the
time-out duration in minutes for the various jumper settings which are listed as enabled (E: jumper
shorted - in) or disabled (D: jumper left open - o ut). The standard factory setting of 5 minutes is
shown in bold type in the table below.
D = DISABLED (no solder jumper installed), E = ENABLED (solder jumper installed). Bold text
represents default settings.
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3TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT
3.1General
Transmitter alignment is simplified by using an M-3 Subrack, SM-3 System Monitor, and RF
extender cable to provide transmitter power and signal interconnection. Alternatively, +9.5 Vdc
and +13.8 Vdc may be applied directly to a transmitter module through positive connection for the
+9.5 Vdc to pins B6 and Z6, for the +13.8 Vdc to pins B2 and Z2, and negative connection to pins
B30, Z30, B32, and Z32. Transmitter balanced audio (600 Ω) is available at pins B18 and Z18.
3.2Repair Note
MT-3 Transmitter modules are mainly made up of surface mount devices which should not be
removed or replaced using an ordinary soldering iron. Removal and replacement of surface mount
components should be performed only with specifically designed surface mount rework and repair
stations complete with ElectroStatic Dissipative (ESD) protection.
3.3Printed Circuitboard Numbering Convention
To ease troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, Daniels Electronics Limited has adopted a
printed circuitboard (PCB) numbering convention in which the last two digits of the circuitboard
number represent the circuitboard version. For example:
• PCB number 43-9120 10 indicates circuitboard version 1.0;
• PCB number 50002- 02 indicates circuitboard version 2.0.
All PCB's manufactured by Daniels Electronics are identified by one of the above conventions.
When removing Surface Mount Solder Jumpers, it is recommended to use solder braid in place of
manual vacuum type desoldering tools when removing jumpers. This will help prevent damage to
the circuitboards.
3.4Recommended Test Equipment List
Alignment of the complete transmitter requires the following test equipment or its equivalent. It is
assumed that any adjustment of the Transmitter Main Board will also involve the other modules.
Dual Power Supply:Regulated +9.5 Vdc at 2 A.
Regulated +13.8 Vdc at 2 A - Topward TPS-4000
Oscilloscope / Multimeter:Fluke 97 Scopemeter
Current Meter:Fluke 75 Multimeter
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Radio communications test set :Marconi Instruments 2955R
VSWR 3:1 mismatch load:JFW 50T-035-3.0:1
Alignment Tool:Johanson 4192
It is recommended that the radio communications test set be frequency locked to an external
reference (WWVH, GPS, Loran C) s o that the high stability oscillator may be accurately set to
within its ±1 ppm frequency tolerance.
3.5Standard Factory Settings and Jumper Configuration
Standard factory settings and the associated jumper configuration for each module of the
MT-3 AM series transmitter are given below.
3.5.1MT-3 AM Transmitter Board Factory Configuration
The MT-3 AM Transmitter Main Board is factory configured as follows:
• Transmitter standby mode 3
• Optional relay not installed.
The corresponding jumper settings are:
•Jumper J2:'x' positionOpti onal rela y configuration
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•Jumper J27: not i ns t a ll e dTOT configuration
•Jumper J28: not i ns t a ll e dTOT configuration
•Jumper J29: installedTOT configuration
•Jumper J31: installedTOT configuration
•Jumper J32: not i ns t a ll e dTOT configuration
•Jumper J33: installedTOT input
•Jumper J34: installedTOT power supply
•Jumper J35: installedTOT output
3.5.2MT-3 AM Audio Processor Factory Configuration
The MT-3 AM Tx Audio Processor is factory configured as follows:
•Microphone Input:1kHz tone at -10 dBm gives 50% maximum modulations.
•Audio Balanced Input:1 kHz tone at -8 dBm gives 90% maximum modulations.
•Automatic Modulation Controlenabled
•Automatic Level Control enabled
The corresponding jumper settings are:
•Jumper JU1:'y' positionAutomatic Modulation Control enabled
•Jumper JU2:not installedModulation configuration
•Jumper JU3:'y' positionAutomatic Level Control enabled
•Jumper JU4:not installedTime-out-time power supply (optional)
•Jumper JU5:'y' positionVoice application
•Jumper JU6:'y' position Voice application
•Jumper JU7:not installedModulation configuration
•Jumper JU8:'y' positionAutomatic Level Control enabled
•Jumper JU9:installedPower AMC and Microphone enabled
3 . 6MT-3 AM Transmitter Board Alignment
3.6.1General
Before proceeding with the transmitter alignment, check that the appropriate jumpers are installed.
The standard jumper configuration for the Transmitter Main Board, given in section 3.4.1, is
normally employed for transmitter alignment. In a standard configuration, the only alignment
required on the MT-3 AM Transmitter Main Board for a synthesized transmitter is to set the
frequency switches (FSW1, FSW2, FSW3, and FSW4) for the desired channel frequency. FSW1
is the most significant digit of the frequency switches. The switch settings for the desired channel
frequency can be found in the channel designation tables. If the transmitter is using a crystal
control module, the switch settings are irrelevant.
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3.6.2MT-3 AM Transmitter Board Test Points
TP1:not used
TP2:microphone audio
TP3:microphone PTT WTO; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP4:microphone PTT NTO; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP5:+9.5 Vdc from backplane connector
TP6:+9.5 Vdc from front panel board
TP7:+9.5 Vdc Switched
TP8:Qualified PTT; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc: activated by synthesizer
TP9:synthesizer enable; selected by J18
TP10:synthesizer bootstrap line; +5 Vdc
TP11:synthesizer PTT input; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP12:audio processor TOT input; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP13:audio processor TOT output; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP14:audio processor audio output
TP15:not used
TP16:not used
TP17:not used
TP18:not used
TP19:audio processor continuous +9.5 Vdc
TP20:not used
TP21:audio processor supply +8 Vdc, selected by J7
TP22:not used
TP23:synthesizer receive data line; 0 Vdc
TP24:synthesizer transmit data line; +5 Vdc
TP25:Q1 collector; inactive 0 Vdc, active +9.5 Vdc
TP26:U2d output; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP27:U1a output (PTT WTO); inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP28:U1b output (PTT NTO); inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP29:Q6 collector / Q7 gate; inactive +9.5 Vdc, active 0 Vdc
TP31:+9.5 Vdc TOT SET
TP32:+9.5 Vdc TOT RESET
TP33:+9.5 Vdc BALANCED INPUT
TP34:+9.5 Vdc BALANCED INPUT
3.7Module Installation and Removal
Installation of the Enhanced Synthesizer or Crystal Controlled Oscillator module is facilitated by
alignment pins on each corner of the module. When the four pins are aligned with their
corresponding hole in the Transmitter Main Board, push the module down, taking care to ensure
the connector pins on the bottom of the Synthesizer or Crystal Controlled Oscillator module are not
bent.
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To remove the Enhanced Synthesizer o r Crystal Controlled Oscillator module, simply remove the
center screw from the module lid and pull the module out. The module should be pulled straight
out so that the four alignment pins do not bend or damage the circuitboard.
3.8MT-3 AM Audio Processor Alignment
3.8.1General
Verify the standard factory settings for the MT-3 AM Audio Processor as given in section 3.5.2
before beginning the standard modulation adjustment procedure. If the transmitter's channel
frequency changes, the audio processor should be realigned to optimize the transmitter's
perfo rmance . The schematic diagram for the audio processor is shown in section 5.4.2 and the
component layout is shown in section 5.4.1.
3.8.2MT-3 AM Audio Processor Adjustment
**note: clockwise rotation of controls increase signal levels
1)Before adjusting the audio board, confirm that the transmitter frequency is correct.
2)Unscrew and slide out the case of the transmitter. Locate the Tx Audio Board.
3)Connect the transmitter RF Output to a Radio communications test set.
4)Con nect the 600 ohm input to the incoming audio (pins B18, Z18). Set the audio
frequency to 1 kHz at the desired level of -8 dBm.
5)Turn the transmitter on.
6)Adjust the pot R16, in order to achieve about 0.700 Vrms at TP4.
7)Adjust the pot R14, in order to achieve about 0.200 Vrms at TP8.
8)Tune the Audio Adjust pot R1 on the Power Amplifier board to obtain 90%
modulation.
9)Apply a 1 kHz, -20 dBm input signal and adjust the pot R16 in order to obtain 30 %
modulation.
10)Apply a 1 kHz, -8 dBm input signal, the modulation should be 90%, observe that the
distortion of the transmitted signal is within 5.0%.
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11)Slowly increase the input audio signal level to 5 dBm and observe that the modulation
does not go over 100%. This step verifies the correct operation of the ALC .
12)Change 13.8Vdc power supply to 10V and then to 17V, the modulation of the output
RF signal should remain at the same level of 90% ±7% and distortion should be less
then 3%. If not, adjust the pot R4 on the Audio Processor Board to achieve this.
This step verifies the correct operation of the AMC.
13)Repeat steps 7 and 9 if required.
14 Supply a 1 kHz, -10 dBm signal to the microphone input. (Note the level restriction
of -25 dBm to 0 dBm.)
15)Adjust the Microphone Input Level Adjust pot (R1) to achieve 50% of RF signal
modulation. Observe that the distortion should be under 5%.
16)Turn off the transmitter. Remove the signal source and replace all the screws.
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4TRANSMITTER INTERCONNECT PIN DEFINITIONS
The MT-3 AM series Transmitter employs a 48 pin Eurostandard connector for interfacing to all
transmitter power, audio, and control functions. The following are the MT-3 AM series
Transmitter backplane connections to the M-3 Motherboard.
Pi nNameP i n NamePi n Name
D2N/CB2+13.8 VdcZ2+13.8 Vdc
D4N/ CB4MIC OutZ4MIC In
D6N/CB6+9.5 VdcZ6+9.5 Vdc
D8N/CB8Relay PositiveZ8Relay Negative
D10N/CB10PTT WTOZ10PTT WTO
D12N/CB1 2Tx StandbyZ12Tx Standby
D14N/CB14PTT NTOZ14PTT NTO
D16N/CB16No Connect (MT-2 +9.5V)Z16No Connect (MT-2 +9.5V)
D18N/CB18Balanced Input 2Z18Balanced Input 1
D20Channel Select 0 (LSB)B20Squelched,De-emph AudioZ20Squelched, Flat Audio
D22Channel Select 1B22Subtone Input 1Z22Tx Audio Control
D24Channel Select 2B24PTT OutputZ24Subtone Input 2
D26Channel Select 3 (MSB)B26Forward Power SenseZ26Reverse Power Sense
D28Synth Tx Data (Output)B28Monitor OutZ28Direct Mod Input
D30Synth Rx Data (Input)B30GroundZ30Ground
D32Synth Bootstrap (Input)B32GroundZ32Ground
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LED ENA
X
X
X
Y
Y
Y
Y
X
X
Y
B20
J16
RELAY1
J2
12
13
11
U2d
U2c
D32
D20
+9.5VDC
+9.5 VDC
2
1
3
U2a
J17
JP1-2
+9.5 VDC
Z20
B4
Z4
B22
Z18
B18
Z24
Z28
B12
Z12
B10
Z10
B14
Z14
B24
D12
D2
B8
Z8
D8
D10
J1
D30
D28
D22
D24
D26
Z22
B26
Z26
Z30
B32
Z32
B30
D6
D4
Y
X
J4
X
Y
+9.5V
+9.5V OUTPUT
GROUND
MIC PTT WTO
MIC PTT NTO
MIC AUDIO
MT-3 FRONT PANEL BOARD
RX AUDIO / +13.8V
B2
Z2
+13.8VDC
B6
Z6
RFOU T
REFEREN CE
INPUT
OC-3 CRYSTAL CONTROL MODULE
OR
OS-3 SYNTHESIZER MODULE
R
FRONTPANEL
NC ONNECTO
RF IN
RF OUT
+9.5V
+13.8V
FORREV
ENA
MT-3 VHF/UHF AMPLIFIER MODULE
OR
LED ENA
+9.5VDC
PTT TRIGGER
PTT WTO
TRIGGER
+9.5VDC
SWITCHING
CIRCUITRY
+9.5VDC
VSWR REVERSE
FORWARD POWER FAIL
INDICATOR
10-17 VOLTS
+ 13.8 VDC NOMINAL
BACKPLANE
CONNECTOR
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
RX DATA IN
TX DATA OUT
BOOTSTRAP
CHANNEL SEL 0 (LSB)
CHANNEL SEL 1
CHANNEL SEL 2
CHANNEL SEL 3 (MSB)
TX AUDIO CONTROL
+9.5 VDC PTT SWITCHED
J12
R25
27K4
R26
1K0
Q10
PZT2222A
J14
J15J13
FUSE
(OPTIONAL)
+9.5 VDC CONTINUOUS
J9
SQL DE-EMP
INPUT
MIC OUT
MIC IN
BALANCED INPUT
SIDE 2
600 OHMS
BALANCED INPUT
SIDE 1
SUBTONE
INPUT #1
SUBTONE
INPUT #2
SQL FLAT
INPUT
DIRECT MOD
INPUT
PTT WTO
TX
STANDBY
NO2
COMMON 2
NC2
RLY POS
RLY NEG
NC 2
NC 1
COMMON 1
PTT NTO
PTT OUTPUT
PTT OUTPUT
TX STANDBY
PTT
+ 9.5 VDC PTT SWITCHED
+ 9.5 VDC SWITCHED
J3
Y
X
J7
+ 9.5 VDC PTT
SWITCHED
+ 9.5 VDC
SWITCHED
8
10
9
17 9 8
10 4 2 3
0
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
MSB
LSB
T1
600Ω
PTT
Y
X
J18
+ 9.5 VDC PTT
SWITCHED
+ 9.5 VDC
SWITCHED
PTT OUTPUT
8 VDC
SUPPLY
+9.5 VDC
Y
X
Y
X
Y
X
Y
X
J20
J22
J23
J19
AUDIO OUTPUT
SUBTONE #2 OUTPUT
MICROPHONE
INPUT
BALANCED INPUT
+9.5V
+8.0V SWITCHED
TONE/DIGITAL INPUT
SUBTONE #1 INPUT
SUBTONE #2 INPUT
DIRECT MODULATION INPUT
GND
MT-3 AUDIO
PROCESSOR
AUDIO CONTROL
AM(N/C)
AM(N/C)
AM(N/C)
AM(N/C)
AM(N/C)
AM(N/C)
TOT INPUT
TOT OUTPUT
J35
J33
TOT INPUT
TOT OUTPUT
TIME OUT
TIMER
J25
JP1-7
JP1-7
J25 PIN 3
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19
18
17
16
15
14
13
T1
SPT-196
JS3
JS2
JS1
6
5
4
3
2
1
12
MT-3 FRONT PANEL BOARD
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1R0W X 12PIN
1ROW X 9PIN
1ROW X 6PIN
1ROW X 2PIN
RELAY1
OPTIONAL
MT-3 AUDIO PROCESSOR BOARD
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2
3412341
2
341
2
JA1JA2
JA3JA4
JA5
3
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2
1
2
JF1JF2
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JF3
AUDIO IN
C23
100nF
R42
OPT
FSW4
BCD-10
FSW3
BCD-10
FSW2
BCD-10
FSW1
BCD-10
MSD
LSD
- Components Not Installed
12B
SYNTHESIZER GROUND TAB
(Low Power Synthesizer Only)
SYNTHESIZER
GROUND TAB
(Low Power
Synthesizer
Only)
OS-3 RF
OUTPUT
OC-3 RF
OUTPUT
OS-3H ENHANCED SYNTHESIZER
OR
OC-3 CRYSTAL CONTROL MODULE
OST-3H RF
OUTPUT
TP19TP20
TP22TP21
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
DBZ
TP15
TP16
TP18TP17
TP12
TP13
TP14
TP1
TP2
TP3
TP4
TP5
TP6
TP8
TP9
TP10
TP11
TP7
TP25
TP26
TP27
TP28
TP29
TP30
TP24
TP23
TP33
TP34
TP31
TP32
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