ICOM F14, F14S, F15, F15S Diagram

SERVICE MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVERS
iC-f14 iC-f14s iC-f15 iC-f15s

INTRODUCTION

DANGER
ORDERING PARTS
REPAIR NOTES
This service manual describes the latest service information for the
IC-F14/IC-F14S/IC-F15/IC-F15S VHF TRANSCEIV-
ER
at the time of publication.
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a DC power supply that uses more than 8 V. Such a connection could cause a fire or electric hazard.
DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOT reverse the polarities of the power supply when
connecting the transceiver.
DO NOT apply an RF signal of more than 20 dBm (100mW) to the antenna connector. This could damage the trans­ceiver's front end.
Be sure to include the following four points when ordering replacement parts:
1. 10-digit order numbers
2. Component part number and name
3. Equipment model name and unit name
4. Quantity required
<SAMPLE ORDER>
2260002840 Switch SKHLLFA010 IC-F14 Main unit 5 pieces 8930063350 Lens 2775Lens IC-F14 Chassis 10 pieces
Addresses are provided on the inside back cover for your convenience.
1. Make sure the problem is internal before disassembling the transceiver.
2. DO NOT open the transceiver until the transceiver is disconnected from its power source.
3. DO NOT force any of the variable components. Turn them slowly and smoothly.
4. DO NOT short any circuits or electronic parts. An insulated turning tool MUST be used for all adjustments.
5. DO NOT keep power ON for a long time when the transceiver is defective.
6. DO NOT transmit power into a signal generator or a sweep generator.
7. ALWAYS connect a 30 dB to 40 dB attenuator between the transceiver and a deviation meter or spectrum analyzer when using such test equipment.
8. READ the instructions of test equipment thoroughly before connecting equipment to the transceiver.
To upgrade quality, all electrical or mechanical parts and internal circuits are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Icom, Icom Inc. and are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
MODEL FREQUENCY
IC–F14
IC–F14S
IC–F15
IC–F15S
SYMBOL
USA GEN
USA GEN
EUR
CH
16
2
16
2
136–174 MHz

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 2 INSIDE VIEWS
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPITON
4-1 RECEIVER CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-3 PLL CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-4 OTHER CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-5 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-6 PORT ALLOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
5-1 PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 ADJUSTMENT CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
SECTION 6 PARTS LIST
SECTION 7 MECHANICAL PARTS AND DISASSEMBLY
SECTION 8 SEMI-CONDUCTOR INFORMATION
SECTION 9 BOARD LAYOUTS
9-1 MAIN UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9-2 ANT UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9-3 CONNECT UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
SECTION 10 BLOCK DIAGRAM
SECTION 11 VOLTAGE DIAGRAM

SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
• Frequency coverage : 136.000–174.000 MHz
• Mode : FM
• Type of emission :
VERSION WIDE MIDDLE NARROW
[USA], [GEN]
[EUR]
16K0F3E (25.0 kHz)
N/A
14K0F3E (20.0 kHz) 8K0F3E (12.5 kHz)
11K0F3E (12.5 kHz)
• Number of conventional channels : 2 ch (IC-F14S/F15S), 16 ch (IC-F14/F15)
• Antenna impedance : 50 Ω
• Operating temperature range : –30˚C to +60˚C (–22˚F to +140˚F) [USA], [GEN]
• Power supply requirement : 7.2 V DC nominal (negative ground)
• Current drain (at 7.2 V DC ; approx.) :
• Dimensions (projections not included) : 53(W)×120(H)×38(D) mm; 2
• Weight (Including BP-231) : Approximately 260 g (9
TRANSMITTER
• Output power (at 7.2 V DC) : 5 W
• Modulation : Variable reactance frequency modulation
• Maximum permissible deviation : ±5.0 kHz (Wide), ±4.0 kHz (Middle), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)
• Frequency error : ±2.5 ppm
• Spurious emissions : 80 dB (typical) [USA], [GEN]
• Adjacent channel power : 70 dB min. (Wide, Middle ; 80dB typ.) 60 dB min. (Narrow ; 70dB typ.)
• Audio harmonic distortion : 3% typical (1 kHz, 40% deviation)
Hum and Noise ([USA], [GEN]) : 40 dB min. (46 dB typical) for Wide (without CCITT filter) 34 dB min. (40 dB typical) for Narrow
• Residual modulation ([EUR] only) : 45 dB min. (55 dB typical) for Wide
(with CCITT filter) 43 dB min. (53 dB typical) for Middle 40 dB min. (50 dB typical) for Narrow
• Limiting charact of modulator : 60–100% of maximum deviation
• Microphone impedance : 2.2 k
–25˚C to +55˚C [EUR]
RECEIVING TRANSMITTING
Stand-by
70 mA
0.25 µW (1 GHz), 1.0 µW (> 1 GHz) [EUR]
Max. audio
300 mA
High (at 5 W)
1.5 A
3
32(W)×423⁄32(H)×11⁄2(D) in
3
16 oz)
Low (at 1 W)
0.7 A
RECEIVER
• Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne system
• Intermediate frequencies : 1st IF: 46.35 MHz, 2nd IF: 450 kHz
• Sensitivity : 0.25 µV (–119 dBm) typical at 12 dB SINAD [USA], [GEN]
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB min. (75 dB typical) for Wide and Middle
• Spurious response : 70 dB min.
• Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB min. (74 dB typical) [USA], [GEN]
Hum and Noise ([USA], [GEN] only) : 40 dB min. (50 dB typical) for Wide
Hum and Noise ([EUR] only) : 45 dB min. (55 dB typical) for Wide
• Audio output power : 0.5 W typical at 5% distortion with an 8 Ω load
• Squelch sensitivity (at threshold) : 0.25 µV typical [USA], [GEN]
• Output impedance (Audio) : 8
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
(without CCITT filter) 34 dB min. (45 dB typical) for Narrow
(with CCITT filter) 43 dB min. (53 dB typical) for Middle 40 dB min. (50 dB typical) for Narrow
Specifications are measured in accordance with EIA-152-C/204D, TIA-603 or EN 300 086.
–4 dBµ (–111 dBm) emf typical at 20 dB SINAD [EUR]
60 dB min. (65 dB typical) for Narrow
65 dB min. (67 dB typical) [EUR]
–4 dBµV emf typical [EUR]
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SECTION 2 INSIDE VIEWS

MAIN UNIT
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+5 Regulator (IC9: NJM2870)
AF amplifier (IC12: TA7368F)
D/A converter (IC8: M62363FP)
R5 Regulator (Q22: 2SA1577)
CPU (IC13: HD6433687)
S5 Regulator Q23: 2SB1132 Q24: XP6501 Q25: UNR9113J
Crystal filter (FI1: FL-335)
FM IF IC (IC1: TA31136FN)
IF amplifier (Q4: 2SC5107)
EEPROM (IC15: BR24L16FV)
Power amplifier (Q7: RD07MVS1)
T5 Regulator (Q21: 2SA1577)
PLL IC (IC4: MB15A02)
Pre-driver (Q9: 2SC5110)
TX/RX switches (D14, D15: MA2S077)
APC amplifier (IC2: TA75S01F)
VCO circuit
Mute switch (Q6: UNR9113J)
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Chassis unit
D
A
*B
C
E
*: IC-F14/F15 only
Main unit
I
K
K
L
K
F
G
Chassis unit
L
H
H
J
Shield cover
REMOVING THE CHASSIS UNIT
1 Unscrew 1 nut A, and remove 2 knobs B, c. 2 Unscrew 2 screws D. 3 Take off the chassis unit in the direction of the arrow. 4 Unplug the connector E from the chassis unit.
REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT (IC-F14/F15)
1 Unscrew 2 nuts F, and remove the top plate G. 2 Unsolder 5 points H, and remove the shield cover. 3 Unscrew 2 screws I, and remove the side plate J. 4 Unscrew 7 screws K. 5 Unsolder 4 points L, and take off the main unit in the
direction of the arrow.
Main unit
I
K
K
M
L
K
F
G
Chassis unit
L
H
H
J
Shield cover
a
a
REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT (IC-F14S/F15S)
1 Remove the switch connector M. 2 Unscrew 2 nuts F, and remove the top plate G. 3 Unsolder 5 points H, and remove the shield cover. 4 Unscrew 2 screws I, and remove the side plate J. 5 Unscrew 7 screws K. 6 Unsolder 4 points L, and take off the main unit in the
direction of the arrow.
SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
4-1 RECEIVER CIRCUITS
4-1-1 ANTENNA SWITCHING CIRCUIT
The antenna switching circuit functions as a low-pass filter while receiving and a resonator circuit while transmitting. This circuit does not allow transmit signals to enter the receiver circuits.
Received signals enter the antenna connector (CHASSIS; J1) and pass through the low-pass filter (L1–L3, C2–C5, C175, C176). The filtered signals are passed through the
λ type antenna switching circuit (D5, D6, L6, L7) and
1⁄4 then applied to the RF circuit.
4-1-2 RF CIRCUIT
The RF circuit amplifies signals within the range of fre­quency coverage and filters out-of-band signals.
The signals from the antenna switching circuit pass through the bandpass filter (D4, D8, L8, L9). The filtered signals are amplified at the RF amplifier (Q2) and then passed through the another bandpass filter (D9, D10, L11) to suppress unwanted signals. The filtered signals are applied to the 1st mixer circuit.
D4, D8–D10 employ varactor diodes, that are controlled by the CPU via the D/A converter (IC8), to track the bandpass filter. These varactor diodes tune the center frequency of an RF passband for wide bandwidth receiving and good image response rejection.
4-1-3 1ST MIXER AND 1ST IF CIRCUITS
The 1st mixer circuit converts the received signal into fixed frequency of the 1st IF signal with the PLL output fre­quency. By changing the PLL frequency, only the desired frequency passes through a crystal filter at the next stage of the 1st mixer.
The RF signals from the bandpass filter are mixed with the 1st LO signals, where come from the RX VCO circuit via the attenuator (R26–R28), at the 1st mixer circuit (Q3) to produce a 46.35 MHz 1st IF signal. The 1st IF signal is passed through a monolithic filter (FI1) in order to obtain selection capability and to pass only the desired signal. The filtered signal is applied to the 2nd IF circuit after being amplified at the 1st IF amplifier (Q4).
4-1-4 2ND IF AND DEMODULATOR CIRCUITS
The 2nd mixer circuit converts the 1st IF signal into a 2nd IF signal. The double-conversion superheterodyne system (which convert receive signals twice) improves the image rejection ratio and obtains stable receiver gain.
The 1st IF signal from the IF amplifier (Q4) is applied to the 2nd mixer section of the FM IF IC (IC1, pin 16), and is mixed with the 2nd LO signal to be converted into a 450 kHz 2nd IF signal.
The FM IF IC (IC1) contains the 2nd mixer, 2nd local oscil­lator, limiter amplifier, quadrature detector, active filter and noise amplifier circuits. A 2nd LO signal (45.9 MHz) is pro­duced at the PLL circuit by tripling it’s reference frequency (15.3 MHz).
The 2nd IF signal from the 2nd mixer (IC1, pin 3) passes through the ceramic filter (FI2) to remove unwanted het­erodyned frequencies. It is then amplified at the limiter amplifier section (IC1, pin 5) and applied to the quadrature detector section (IC1, pins 10, 11) to demodulate the 2nd IF signal into AF signals.
The demodulated AF signals are output from pin 9 (IC1) as “DET” signal, and are then applied to the AF circuit.
2ND IF AND DEMODULATOR CIRCUITS
87
Active filter
"SQLC" signal from the D/A converter IC (IC8, pin 2)
To D/A converter IC (IC8, pin 1)
AF signal "DET" to the AF circuit
FM
detector
X1
Noise
AMP
Limiter AMP
5
2nd IF filter 450 kHz
Noise
detector
RSSI
FI2
Noise
comparator
3
Mixer
45.9 MHz
2
Q19
×3
X2
15.3 MHz
IC1 TA31136FN
11109
12
"RSSI" signal to the CPU (IC13, pin 63)
R5V
13
"NOIS" signal to the CPU (IC13, pin 53)
16
1st IF signal from the IF amplifier (Q4)
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4-1-5 AF AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
The AF amplifier circuit amplifies the demodulated AF sig­nals to drive a speaker.
The AF signals from the FM IF IC (IC1, pin 9) pass through the high-pass filter (IC6, pins 3 and 1) to suppress unwant­ed harmonic components. The signals pass through the RX mute switch (Q34) which is controlled by “RMUT” sig­nal from the CPU (IC13, pin 56), and are then applied to another high-pass filter (IC6, pins 13 and 14). The filtered signals pass through the low-pass filter (IC6, pins 6 and
7) via the analog switch (IC10, pins 1 and 2). The signals are applied to the analog switch (IC10, pin 10) again, and are then applied to the AF power amplifier (IC12, pin 4) via the AF volume (R226). The amplified AF signals are output from pin 10, and are then applied to the internal speaker which is connected with J1 via the [SP] jack.
4-1-6 RECEIVE MUTE CIRCUITS
• NOISE SQUELCH
A squelch circuit cuts out AF signals when no RF signals are received. By detecting noise components in the AF sig­nals, the squelch circuit switches the AF mute switch.
Some noise components in the AF signals from the FM IF IC (IC1, pin 9) are applied to the D/A converter (IC8, pin
1) as “DET” signal, and are then output from pin 2. The signals are applied to the active filter section in the FM IF IC (IC1, pin 8). The active filter section filters and amplifies noise components. The amplified signals are converted into the pulse-type signals at the noise detector section and output from pin 13 as “NOIS” signal.
The “NOIS” signal from the FM IF IC is applied to the CPU (IC13, pin 53). Then the CPU analyzes the noise condition and outputs the AF mute control signal from the CPU (pin
56) as “RMUT” signal. The signal is applied to the RX mute switch (Q34) to control the AF signal muting.
• CTCSS AND DTCS
The tone squelch circuit detects tone signals and opens the squelch only when receiving a signal containing a matched subaudible tone (CTCSS or DTCS). When tone squelch is in use, and a signal with a mismatched or no subaudible tone is received, the tone squelch circuit mutes the AF sig­nals even when noise squelch is open.
A portion of the “DET” signals from the FM IF IC (IC1, pin
9) passes through the low-pass filter (IC7, pins 10 and 8) to remove AF (voice) signals, and are then applied to the amplifier (IC7, pin 12). The amplified signals are applied to the CTCSS or DTCS decoder inside of the CPU (IC13, pin
60) as the “CDEC” signal. The CPU outputs AF mute con­trol signal, and is then applied to the RX mute switch (Q34) and analog switch (IC10, pins 12 and 13) to control AF sig­nals muting as “RMUT” signal.
4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS
4-2-1 MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
The microphone amplifier circuit amplifies audio signals within +6 dB/octave pre-emphasis characteristics from the microphone to a level needed for the modulation circuit.
The AF signals from the microphone are passed through the microphone mute switch (Q35), and are then applied to the amplifier (IC6, pins 9 and 8) via the high-pass filter (IC6, pins 13 and 14). The amplified signals are applied to the analog switch (IC10, pin 4), and outputs from pin 3. The signals pass through the low-pass filter (IC6, pins 6 and
7), then applied to the analog switch (IC10, pin 9) again. The signals are applied to the D/A converter (IC8, pin 4). The converted signals output from pin 3, and applied to the modulation circuit (D18) as “MOD” signal.
ANALOG SWITCHING CIRCUITS
"DET" AF signal from FM IF IC (IC1, pin 9)
IC6 B
LPF
D/A converter
"CTCSS/DTCS" signal from D/A conveter IC (IC8, pin 10)
"TONE" signal from CPU (IC13) via low-pass filters (IC5 A / IC5 B pin 7)
2
3
9
10
8
IC6 A
HPF
Analog SW
IC8
(IC10)
MUTE
1
IC6 C
4
11
D18
FM mod.
Q34
RX
AMP
IC6 D
AF
volume
R226
to TX VCO circuit (Q13, D16, D17)
HPF
IC12
AF AMP
Q35
MIC
MUTE
Microphone
Speaker
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4-2-2 MODULATION CIRCUIT
The modulation circuit modulates the VCO oscillating signal (RF signal) using the microphone audio signals. The AF signals from the D/A converter (IC8, pin 3) change the reactance of varactor diode (D18) to modulate the oscil­lated signal at the TX VCO circuit (Q13, D16, D17). The modulated VCO signal is amplified at the buffer amplifiers (Q12, Q10) and is then applied to the drive amplifier circuit via the T/R switch (D14).
The CTCSS/DTCS signals (“CENC0”, “CENC1”, ”CENC2”) from the CPU (IC13, pins 23–25) pass through the low-pass filter (IC5, pins 12 and 14) via 3 registers (R191–R193) to change its wave form. Then the signals are applied to the D/A converter (IC8, pin 9). The output signals from the D/A converter (IC8, pin 10) pass through the low-pass filter (IC6, pins 6 and 7) to be mixed with “MOD” signal at the filter (IC6), and are then applied to the D/A converter again (IC8, pin 4).
4-2-3 DRIVE/POWER AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS
The drive/power amplifier circuits amplify the VCO oscillat­ing signal to an output power level.
The modulated RF signal from the TX VCO circuit passes through the T/R switch (D14), and is amplified at the pre­drive (Q9), drive (Q8) and power (Q7) amplifiers to obtain 5 W of RF power (at 7.2 V DC).
4-2-4 APC CIRCUITS
The APC circuit (IC2, D1) protects drive and power ampli­fiers from the reflected signal, and selects output power of HIGH, LOW2 or LOW1. The power detector (D1) detects transmit output power and converts it into DC voltage. The DC voltage is at a minimum level when the antenna impedance is matched to 50 Ω, and increased when mismatched.
The detected voltage is applied to the differential ampli­fier (IC2, pin 3), and the “T2” signal from the D/A converter (IC8, pin 23), controlled by the CPU (IC13), is applied to the other input for reference. When antenna impedance is mis­matched, the detected voltage exceeds the power setting voltage. Then the output voltage of the differential amplifier (IC2, pin 4) controls the input current of the pre-drive (Q9), drive (Q8) and power (Q7) amplifiers to reduce the output power.
The amplified signal passes through the power detector (D1), antenna switch (D2) and low-pass filter (L1–L3, C2–C5, C175, C176), and is then applied to the antenna connector (CHASSIS unit; J1).
The bias current of the pre-drive (Q9), drive (Q8) and power (Q7) amplifiers are controlled by the APC circuit.
APC CIRCUITS
VCC
T5V
Q8 Driver AMP
RF signal from Buffer AMP
T2
TMUT
+
Differential AMP
Q9 YGR AMP
IC2
Powe r AMP
Q7
LPF
D1
ANT
SW
D2
LPF
to ANT unit
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4-3 PLL CIRCUITS
4-3-1 PLL CIRCUIT
A PLL circuit provides stable oscillation of the transmit frequency and receive 1st LO frequency. The PLL output compares the phase of the divided VCO frequency to the reference frequency. The PLL output frequency is controlled by the divided ratio (N-data) of a programmable divider.
The PLL circuit contains the TX/RX VCO circuits (TX: Q13, D16, D17, D21; RX: Q14, D19, D20, D22). The oscillated signal is amplified at the buffer amplifiers (Q11, Q12) and then applied to the PLL IC (IC4, pin 8) after being passed through the low-pass filter (L32, C206–C208).
The phase detected signal outputs from pins 15 and 16, and is then applied to the charge pump (Q39, Q40). The signal passes through the loop filter (C146, C147, C149, R95– R97), and is then applied to the TX and RX VCO circuits as a lock voltage.
The PLL IC contains a prescaler, programmable counter, programmable divider and phase detector, etc. The entered signal is divided at the prescaler and programmable counter section by the N-data ratio from the CPU. The divided signal is detected on phase at the phase detector using the refer­ence frequency. If the oscillated signal drifts, its phase changes from that of the reference frequency, causing a lock voltage change to compensate for the drift in the oscillated frequency.
4-3-2 VCO CIRCUIT
The VCO circuit contains a separate RX VCO (Q14, D19, D20) and TX VCO (Q13, D16, D17). The oscillated signal is amplified at the buffer amplifiers (Q10, Q12) and is then applied to the T/R switch (D14 for TX, D15 for RX). Then the receive 1st LO (RX) signal is applied to the 1st mixer circuit (Q3) and the transmit (TX) signal to the pre-drive amplifier (Q9).
A portion of the signal from the buffer amplifier (Q12) is fed back to the PLL IC (IC4, pin 8) via the buffer amplifier (Q11) and low-pass filter (L32, C206–C208) as the comparison signal.

PLL CIRCUITS

"LVIN" signal to the CPU (IC13, pin 64)
45.9 MHz 2nd LO signal to the FM IF IC (IC1, pin 2)
Buffer
Q18
Tripler
Q19
Loop
filter
Charge
Pump
Q39, Q40
3
RX VCO
Q14, D19, D20, D22
TX VCO
Q13, D16, D17, D21
15
Phase detector
16
Programmable divider
2
Programmable counter
Buffer Q12
IC4 MB15A02
Prescaler
Shift register
1
Buffer Q10
Buffer Q11
X2
15.3 MHz
D15
to 1st mixer circuit
D14
to transmitter circuit
LPF
8
14
SCK
15
SO
16
PLST
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