Does not come with antenna.
Antenna is available as an option.
TK-3168
GENERAL / SYSTEM SET-UP
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians
familiar with similar types of commercial grade
communications equipment. It contains all required service
information for the equipment and is current as of the
publication date. Changes which may occur after publication
are covered by either Service Bulletins or Manual Revisions.
These are issued as required.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering replacement parts or equipment information,
the full part identification number should be included. This
applies to all parts, components, kits, or chassis. If the part
number is not known, include the chassis or kit number of
which it is a part, and a sufficient description of the required
component for proper identification.
Unit
Model
& destination
TK-3168
TK-3168
TX-RX UnitFrequency rangeRemarks
AX57-6730-31440~480MHz
A3 X57-6730-32400~430MHz
IF1 : 49.95MHz
LOC : 50.4MHz
IF1 : 49.95MHz
LOC : 50.4MHz
PERSONAL SAFETY
The following precautions are recommended for personal
safety:
●
DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are verified secure
and any open connectors are properly terminated.
●
SHUT OFF and DO NOT operate this equipment near
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
●
This equipment should be serviced by a qualified technician only.
SERVICE
This radio is designed for easy servicing. Refer to the
schematic diagrams, printed circuit board views, and alignment
procedures contained within.
SYSTEM SET-UP
Merchandise received
Choose the type of transceiver
Transceiver programming
Are you using the optional antenna?
Are you using the speaker microphone?
NO
NO
Delivery
Frequency range (MHz)RF powerType
TX/RX 440~480
TX/RX 400~430
A personal computer (IBM PC or compatible), programming
interface (KPG-22), and programming software (KPG-82D)
are required for programming.
(The frequency, TX power HI/LOW, and signalling data are programmed
for the transceiver.)
YES
YES
KRA-23 or KRA-27
Optional antenna
KMC-17 or KMC-21
Speaker microphone
(Option)
4.0W
4.0W
TK-3168 (A)
TK-3168 (A3)
2
REALIGNMENT
TK-3168
REALIGNMENT
1. Modes
User mode
PC mode
ModeFunction
User modeFor normal use.
PC modeUsed for communication between the
Data programmingUsed to read and write frequency data
mode
PC test modeUsed to check the radio using the PC.
Data programming
mode
PC test mode
radio and PC (IBM compatible).
and other features to and from the radio.
This feature is included in the KPG82D.
PC tuning mode
2. How to Enter Each Mode
ModeOperation
User modePower ON
PC modeReceived commands from PC
that converts the RS-232C logic level to the TTL level.
The KPG-22 connects the SP/MIC connector of the TK-3168
to the computer’s RS-232C serial port.
3-4. Programming software description
KPG-82D is the programming software for TK-3168
supplied on a CD-ROM. This software runs under Windows
98, ME, Windows 2000 or XP on an IBM-PC or compatible
machine.
The data can be input to or read from TK-3168 and edited
on the screen. The programmed or edited data can be printed
out. It is also possible to tune the transceiver.
IBM-PC
KPG-22
Gray+
Gray/Black–
1.5D-XV Lead wire +
1.5D-XV Shield wire –
RF Power meter
or SSG
KPG-82D
Tuning cable
(E30-3216-05)
SP
}
MIC
}
3.PC Mode
3-1. Preface
The TK-3168 transceiver is programmed using a personal
computer, a programming interface (KPG-22) and programming
software (KPG-82D).
The programming software can be used with an IBM PC
or compatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of an IBM PC for
programming.
3-2. Connection procedure
1. Connect the TK-3168 to the personal computer with the
interface cable.
2. When the POWER is switched on, user mode can be
entered immediately. When the PC sends a command,
the radio enters PC mode.
When data is transmitting from the transceiver, the red
LED lights.
When data is received by the transceiver, the green LED
lights.
Notes:
• The data stored in the personal computer must match the
model type when it is written into the EEPROM.
• Change the TK-3168 to PC mode, then attach the interface
cable.
Fig. 1
3-3. KPG-22 description
(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-22 is required to interface the TK-3168 with the
computer. It has a circuit in its D-subconnector (25-pin) case
3
TK-3168
DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR
1. Separating the case assembly from the chassis.
1. Remove the volume knob z.
2. Remove the two screws
3. Lift the chassis
Note: After separating the case assembly from the chassis,
remove the channel knob.
2. Separating the chassis from the TX/RX unit.
1. Remove the two screws v fixing the TX/RX unit B/2.
2. Remove the twelve screws
the TX/RX unit A/2.
3. Remove the solder from the antenna terminal using a
soldering iron
and remove it from the case assembly.
c,
, then lift the unit off.
m
.
x
and two screws n fixing
b
3. How to remove the battery terminal block.
1. Remove the two screws /, then pull out the back cover Ω.
2. Remove the screw
≈.
Note: The two screws
battery terminal block
4
of TX/RX unit A/2 are fixing the
n
.
,
DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR
TK-3168
Assembling
• Installation of battery terminal block and
packing
Install them so that no distortion or deformation occurs.
• Installation of speakers and cushion, and wire
styling of speakers
• Installation of chassis and cabinet assy
Do not press this area, top
packing easily deform.
First, mount the set to the cabinet assy.
Second, press down the Chassis to the
cabinet assy as shown in the diagram.
Wire Styling
Install the speakers so that they do not protrude from the
cushion. Perform the wire styling of speakers as shown in a
photograph.
Install the cushion
according to the
guide.
• Attaching the cushion
Attach the cushion as shown in Fig. 1.
G13-2017-04
C
G13-2020-04
A
B
Fig. 1
Note: Cushion must not cover the screws A,B and C.
Take screw B and
MIC edge as reference
line when sticking.
G13-2018-04
Stick between screw
A and B.
Good ConditionNG Condition
After mount, packing
should be in this
condition.
Packing protruded out.
Note:
• Take care that the packing does not protrude from the
chassis or case.
• Replace the protruded or deformed packing with a new one.
Packing deform.
5
TK-3168
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
1. Frequency Configuration
The receiver utilizes double conversion. The first IF is 49.95
MHz and the second IF is 450 kHz. The first local oscillator
signal is supplied from the PLL circuit.
The PLL circuit in the transmitter generates the necessary
frequencies. Fig. 1 shows the frequencies.
ANT
400 ~ 430MHz (A3)
ANT SW
RF
AMP
440 ~ 480MHz (A)
TX:
400 ~ 430MHz (A3)
TX
AMP
MCF
49.95MHz
390.05 ~ 430.05MHz (
RX:
350.05 ~ 380.05MHz (A3)
RF
AMP
IF SYSTEM
50.4MHz
X3 multiply
CF
450kHz
A
)
PLL
VCO
TCXO
AF
AMP
MIC
AMP
16.8MHz
440 ~ 480MHz (A)
TX/RX:
Fig. 1 Frequency configuration
2. Receiver
The frequency configuration of the receiver is shown in Fig. 2.
ANT
ANT SW
IC401
IF,MIX,DET
Q4
X3 multiply
2nd Local
RF AMP
Q404
BPF
TUNE
CF401
IC602
AF Amp
X1
TCXO
IC601
AQUA
16.8MHz
Fig. 2 Receiver section
BPF
TUNE
MIXER
Q403
1st Local
AF VOL
MCF
XF401
IC605
AF PA
IF AMP
Q402
MIC
SP
3) IF Amplifier Circuit
The first IF signal is passed through a four-pole monolithic
crystal filter (XF401) to remove the adjacent channel signal.
The filtered first IF signal is amplified by the first IF amplifier
(Q202) and then applied to the lF system IC (IC401). The IF
system IC provides a second mixer, second local oscillator,
limiting amplifier, quadrature detector and RSSI (Received
Signal Strength Indicator). The second mixer mixes the first
SP
IF signal with the 50.4MHz of the second local oscillator
output (TCXO X1) and produces the second IF signal of
450kHz.
The second IF signal is passed through the ceramic filter
(CF401) to remove the adjacent channel signal. The filtered
second IF signal is amplified by the limiting amplifier and
demodulated by the quadrature detector with the ceramic
discriminator (CD401). The demodulated signal is routed to
the audio circuit.
4) Wide/Narrow Switching Circuit
Narrow and Wide settings can be made for each channel
by switching the demodulation level.
The WIDE (low level) and NARROW (high level) data is
output from IC805, pin 54.
When a WIDE (low level) data is received, Q401 turn on.
When a NARROW (high level) data is received, Q401 turn
off.
Q401 turns off/on with the Wide/Narrow data and the IC401
detector output level is switched to maintain a constant
output level during wide or narrow signals.
Q402
AFOUT
QUAD
IFO
IC401
FM IF SYSTEM
1) Front End (RF AMP)
The signal coming from the antenna passes through the
transmit/receive switching diode circuit, (D204,D206,D208
and D212) passes through a BPF (L413 and L414), and is
amplified by the RF amplifier (Q404).
The resulting signal passes through a BPF (L409,L408 and
407) and goes to the mixer. These BPFs are adjusted by
variable capacitors (D402,D403,D404,D405 and D406). The
input voltage to the variable capacitor is regulated by
voltage output from the microprocessor (IC805).
2) First Mixer
The signal from the front end is mixed with the first local
oscillator signal generated in the PLL circuit by Q403 to
produce a first IF frequency of 49.95 MHz.
The resulting signal passes through the XF401 MCF to cut
the adjacent spurious and provide the opitimun
characteristics, such as adjacent frequency selectivity.
6
W/N
L : Wide
H : Narrow
R408
Q401
R409
C409
CD401
Fig. 3 Wide/Narrow switching circuit
5) Audio Amplifier Circuit
The demodulated signal from IC401 is amplified by IC602,
and goes to AF amplifier through IC601.
The signal then goes through an AF volume control (VR801),
and is routed to an audio power amplifier (IC605) where it is
amplified and output to the speaker.
5R
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
RECEIVE SIGNALING
TK-3168
6) Tone Volume Fixed Circuit
This function generates a TONE signal sound even if the
AF volume of the transceiver is the minimum.
A TONE signal is sent through Q602 to the AF amplifier
when, in the FPU, “TONE Volume Fixed” is set to ON.
IC805
CPU
BEEP
BEEPSW
IC601
AQUA
TONE VOL FIXED
+
SP
[VOL Position vs Output Level]
500
ON
25
Output Level (mV)
Min
VOL
Q602
SP-J
OFF
CenterMax
IC605
TA7368F
Hi: ON
LOW: OFF
Fig. 4 Tone volume fixed circuit
7) Squelch
Part of the AF signal from the IC enters the FM IC (IC401)
again, and the noise component is amplified and rectified
by a filter and an amplifier to produce a DC voltage
corresponding to the noise level.
The DC signal from the FM IC goes to the analog port of
the microprocessor (IC805). IC805 determines whether to
output sounds from the speaker by checking whether the
input voltage is higher or lower than the preset value.
To output sounds from the speaker, IC805 sends a high
signal to the SP MUTE line and turns IC605 on through
Q603,Q604,Q607 and Q608. (See Fig. 5)
8) Receive Signalling
(1) QT/DQT
The output signal from IF IC (IC401) enters the
microprocessor (IC805) through IC601. IC805 determines
whether the QT or DQT matches the preset value, and
controls the SP MUTE and the speaker output sounds
according to the squelch results.
(2) DTMF
The DTMF input signal from the IF IC (IC401) is amplified
by IC602 and goes to IC601, the DTMF decoder. The
decoded information is then processed by the CPU.
RECEIVE SIGNALING
FM IF IC401
IF Amp
AN SQL
CPU
IC805
IC602
IF Amp
LSDI
HSDI
SP MUTE
SIGNAL
DTMF
QT/DQT
CLK,DATA,
STD,LOADN
IC601
AQUA
IC605
AF PA
Fig. 5 AF amplifier and squelch
3. PLL Frequency Synthesizer
The PLL circuit generates the first local oscillator signal for
reception and the RF signal for transmission.
1) PLL
The frequency step of the PLL circuit is 5 or 6.25kHz.
A 16.8MHz reference an oscillator signal is divided at IC1
by a fixed counter to produce oscillator (VCO) output signal
which is buffer amplified by Q9 then divided in IC1 by a
dual-module programmable counter. The divided signal is
compared in phase with the 5 or 6.25kHz reference signal
from the phase comparator in IC1. The output signal from
the phase comparator is filtered through a low-pass filter
and passed to the VCO to control the oscillator
frequency.(See Fig. 6)
2) VCO
The operating frequency is generated by Q6 in transmit
mode and Q5 in receive mode. The oscillator frequency is
controlled by applying the VCO control voltage, obtained
from the phase comparator, to the varactor diodes (D4 and
D7 in transmit mode and D3 and D9 in receive mode). The
RX pin is set high in receive mode causing Q8 and Q12 to
turn Q6 off and turn Q5 on.
The TX pin is set high in transmit mode. The outputs from
Q5 and Q6 are amplified by Q9 and sent to the RF amplifiers.
Q608
SW
Q603,604,607
SW
SP
7
TK-3168
T
LPF
LPF
D4,7
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Q6
TX VCO
Q9
BUFF AMP
Q7
RF AMP
Q11
RF AMP
MIC
AGC
IC601
AQUA
VCO
Q5
RX VCO
5kHz/6.25kHz
PHASE
COMPARATOR
5kHz/6.25kHz
Q8, 12
T/R SW
CHARGE
PUMP
PLL DATA
X1
16.8MHz
D3,9
PLL IC IC1
1/N
REF OSC
1/M
Fig. 6 PLL circuit
3) Unlock Detector
If a pulse signal appears at the LD pin of IC1, an unlock
condition occurs, and the DC voltage obtained from C19,
R6, and Q1 causes the voltage applied to the microprocessor
to go high. When the microprocessor detects this condition,
the transmitter is disabled, ignoring the push-to-talk switch
input signal.(See Fig. 7)
IC1
PLL IC
R16
LD
C19
5C
R6
Q1
R7
IC805
UL
CPU
Fig. 7 Unlock detector circuit
4. Transmitter System
1) Microphone Amplifier
The signal from the microphone passes through IC601.
When encoding DTMF, it is turned OFF for muting the
microphone input signal by IC601.
The signal passes through the Audio processor (IC601) for
the maximum deviation adjustment, and goes to the VCXO
modulation input.
LPF
IC805
RX
TX
DTMF
CPU
LSDVCO
LSDTCXO
LPF
LPF
X1
TCXO
Fig. 8 Microphone amplifier
2) Drive and Final Amplifier
The signal from the T/R switch (D201 is on) is amplified by
the pre-drive (Q206) and drive amplifier (Q207) to 50mW.
The output of the drive amplifier is amplified by the RF power
amplifier (Q211) to 4.0W (1W when the power is low). The
RF power amplifier consists of two MOS FET stages. The
output of the RF power amplifier is then passed through
the harmonic filter (LPF) and antenna switch (D204 and
D206) and applied to the antenna terminal.
AN
LPF
From
T/R SW
(D201)
Q205
RF
AMP
PCTV
(IC805)
Q206
Pre-DRIVE
AMP
+B
VG
R256
R257
R261
Q207Q211
DRIVE
AMP
IC201
(1/2)
POWER AMP
VDD
RF
IC201
(2/2)
D204
D206
ANT
SW
VGVG
Fig. 9 Drive and final amplifier and APC circuit
3) APC Circuit
The APC circuit always monitors the current flowing through
the RF power amplifier (Q211) and keeps a constant current.
The voltage drop at R256, R257 and R261 is caused by the
current flowing through the RF power amplifier and this
voltage is applied to the differential amplifier IC201(1/2).
IC201(2/2) compares the output voltage of IC201(1/2) with
the reference voltage from IC805. The output of IC201(2/2)
controls the VG of the RF power amplifier, Drive amplifier
and Pre-Drive amplifier to make both voltages the same.
The change of power high/low is carried out by the change
of the reference voltage.
4) Encode Signalling
(1) QT/DQT
QT,DQT data of the LSDTCXO Line is output from pin 22 of
the CPU. The signal passes through a low-pass CR filter
and goes to the TCXO(X1).
The QT,DQT data of the LSDVCO Line is output from pin
8
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
20 of the CPU. The signal passes through a low pass CR
filter, mixes with the audio signal, and goes to the VCO
modulation input. TX deviation is adjusted by the CPU.
(2) DTMF
High-speed data is output from pin 2 of the CPU. The signal
passes through a low-pass CR filter, and provides a TX and
SP out tone, and is then applied to the audio processor
(IC601). The signal is mixed with the audio signal and goes
to the VCO.
TX deviation is adjusted by the CPU.
5. Power Supply
There are 3.5V power supply for PLL circuit and five 5V
power supplies for the microprocessor: 5M,5MS,5C,5R, and
5T. 5M for microprocessor is always output while the power
is on. 5M is always output, but turns off when the power is
turned off to prevent malfunction of the microprocessor.
5C is a common 5V and is output when SAVE is not set to
OFF.
5R is 5V for reception and output during reception.
5T is 5V for transmission and output during transmission.
6. Control Circuit
The control circuit consists of a microprocessor (IC805) and
its peripheral circuits. It controls the TX-RX unit. IC805 mainly
performs the following:
(1) Switching between transmission and reception by the
PTT signal input.
(2) Reading system, group, frequency, and program data
from the memory circuit.
(3) Sending frequency program data to the PLL.
(4) Controlling squelch on/off by the DC voltage from the
squelch circuit.
(5) Controlling the audio mute circuit by the decode data
input.
(6) Transmitting tone and encode data.
1) Frequency Shift Circuit
The microprocessor (IC805) operates at a clock of
7.3728MHz. This oscillator has a circuit that shifts the
frequency by BEAT SHIFT SW (Q810).
A beat sound may be able to be evaded from generation if
“Beat Shift” is set to ON when it is generated in the internal
spurious transmission modulated sound of a transceiver.
TK-3168
X801C834
Q810
Hi: OFF
LOW: ON
Fig. 10 Frequency shift circuit
2) Memory Circuit
Memory circuit consists of the CPU (IC805) and an EEPROM
(IC804). An EEPROM has a capacity of 64k bits that contains
the transceiver control program for the CPU and data such
as transceiver channels and operating features.
IC805
CPU
Fig. 11 Memory circuit
3) Low Battery Warning
The battery voltage is checked using by the microprocessor.
The transceiver generates a warning tone when it falls below
the warning voltage shown in the table.
(1)The red LED blinks when the battery voltage falls below
the voltage (1) shown in the table during transmission.
(2)The red LED blinks when the battery voltage falls below
the voltage (2) shown in the table during transmission.
Note:
The transceiver checks the battery voltage during reception
even when, in the FPU, the Battery Warning status function
is set to “On TX” (default setting).
However, the LED does not blink during reception. During
transmission, the LED blinks to generate the warning tone
of a low battery voltage.
(3)The transceiver immediately stops transmission when
the battery voltage falls below the voltage (3) shown in
the table. A message tone beeps while the PTT switch
is released.
The transceiver automatically detects teh battery type,
measuring the resistance between the S-terminal and +
terminal on the battery pack and changes the supplied
voltage to the S-tarminal as below. The microprocessor then
detects the battery type.
Resistor valueBattery typeInput voltage of S-terminal
1.8MΩLi-ion0.3~1.3V
560kΩNi-Cd1.3~2.6V
220kΩNi-MH2.6~5.0V
OPENBattery case 0~0.3V
7. Control System
Keys and channel selector circuit.
The signal from keys and channel selector input to
microprocessor directly as shown in fig. 13.
Channel selector
70
EN1
69
EN2
68
EN3
67
EN4
IC805
CPU
Fig. 13 Control system
PTT
AUXSW
SIDE 1
SIDE 2
34
PTT
SW
74
AUX SW
75
SW1
76
SW2
INSTALLATION
1. Optional Board
Remove the TX/RX unit from the radio before installing the
optional board in the radio.
The procedure for removing the TX/RX unit is described in
the DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR section in the Service
Manual.
Install the optional board on the back of the TX/RX unit.
For details on installation of the optional board, refer to
Installation Information supplied with the optional board.
When installing the optional board, also refer to the chart in
TERMINAL FUNCTION section (page 11) given in the Service
Manual.
Note: To install and use the Scrambler Board, remove “R601”
Microprocessor : M30622MCA7G7GP (TX-RX UNIT : IC805)
■ Pin function
PinPort
No.Name
1PCTVOAPC/BPF control data output.
2DTMFODTMF
3NC- NC
4EEPDATI/OEEPROM data input/output.
5EEPCLKOEEPROM Clock
6BYTEIGND.
7CNVSSIGND.
8AUX5OOption Board 5
9AUX6OOption Board 6
10RESETICPU reset.
11XOUTOCPU clock.
12VSS-GND.
13XINICPU clock.
14VCC-+5V.
15NCINC
16INTIBattery voltage monitor input Low battery : L
17RDF/FDIBase Band IC Data input
TCLK/
18
DTRDI
19NC-NC
20LSDVCOOLow speed data output. (VCO)
21NCINC
22
LSDTCXO
23NCINC
24BEEPOBeep output.
25OPTDETIOption detect input
26NC-NC
27NC-NC
28NC-NC
29AUX4OOption board port 4
30AUX2I/OOption board port 2
31NC-NC
32NC-NC
33TXDI/OSerial data.
34PTT/RXDIPTT on : L/Serial data.
35STDIBase Band IC Data input
36BBDIROBase Band IC Data output
37BBCLKOBase Band IC clock output
38BBDI/OI/OBase Band IC Data input/output
39NC-NC
TDATA/
40
DTRCLK
41
DTRLOADN
42AUX3OOption board port 3
43AUX1OOption board port 1
44NC-NC
45NC-NC
46DSWOAPC voltage discharge Switch
47
BEEPSW
48AFCOUTOAF amp power supply control
49AFMUTEORX audio mute
50NC-NC
51TXOTX VCO power supply switch TX:L
52RXORX VCO power supply switch RX:L
I/OFunction
IBase Band IC Data input
OLow speed data output. (TCXO)
OBase Band IC Data output
OBase Band IC Data output
OBeep switch.
12
PinPort
No.Name
53BSHIFTOBeet shift switch.
54W/NOW/N switch Wide:L
55NC-NC
56APCSWOAPC switch output.
57SAVEOBattery save output.
585TCO5T control output.
595RCO5R control output.
60VCC-+5V.
615MSCO5M control output.
62VSS-GND.
63NC-NC
64NC-NC
65NC-NC
66NC-NC
67EN4ICH selector input 4.
68EN3ICH selector input 3.
69EN2ICH selector input 2.
70EN1ICH selector input 1.
71NC-NC
72LEDTXORED LED lights control output
73LEDRXOGREEN LED lights control output
74AUXSWIKey input.(Emergency)
75SIDE1ISide key 1 input.
76SIDE2ISide key 2 input.
77NC-NC
78NC-NC
79SIM1IDestination select 1.
80SIM2IDestination select 2.
81NC-NC
82PLLULIPLL unlock detect input. unlock : L
83RFCLKOPLL clock output. Latch : L
84RFDATOPLL data output.
85PSOPLL power save output.
86PLLSTBOPLL strobe output.
87
88BATTIBattery voltage input.
89VOXIVOX input.
90RSSQLIReceived signal strength indicator input.
91ANSQLISquelch level input.
92LSDIILow speed data input (QT/DQT).
93THMIThermistor input.
94AVSS-GND.
95NC-NC
96VREF-+5V.
97AVCC-+5V.
98NC-NC
99NC-NC
100 NC-NC
BATTSEL
I/OFunction
IBattery distinction input.
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
TX-RX UNIT (X57-673X-XX)
Ref. No.
IC201ICComparator (APC)
IC401ICFM IF system
IC601ICAudio processor
IC602ICAF AMP
IC604ICVOX AMP
IC605ICAF power AMP
IC801ICVoltage regulator / 5V
IC802ICVoltage detector / Reset
IC803ICVoltage detector / INT
IC804ICEEPROM
IC805ICMicroprocessor
IC806ICFlip Flop