Model TR-127GK, TR-127DX
Channels 40
Frequency Range 26.965 – 27.405 MHz
Emission Modes AM
Frequency Control Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer
Frequency Stability 0.001 %
Operating Temperature Range
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Input Voltage 13.8V DC
Antenna Connector Standard SO-239 type
Dimensions 7 1/4”(W) x 9”(D) x 2 1/4”(H)
Weight 3.4 lbs.
1.1 TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output AM : 4 watts
RF Transmit Modes AM
Spurious Emissions - 60dB
Audio Frequency Response 300 to 2500 Hz
Microphone Dynamic
Output Indicators Meter shows incoming signal strength, RF output
1.2 RECEIVER
Sensitivity For 10dB S/N
IF Frequency AM: 10.695 MHz 1st IF, 455 KHz 2nd IF
Image Rejection - 50dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity - 60dB
RF Gain Control 45dB adjustable for optimum signal reception
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Figure Of Merit 100mV for 10dB Change in Audio Output
Squelch
Noise Blanker RF type
Audio Output Power 2.5W @ 10% THD
Audio Frequency Response 300 to 2500 Hz
Built-in Speaker 8 Ohms, 4 Watts
External Speaker (Not Supplied) 8 Ohms, 4 Watts
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)
CHAPTER 1
SPECIFICATIONS
-30°C to +50°C
power, and SWR level. Transmit LED glows red
when transmitter is in operation.
< 1.0µV
Adjustable; threshold less than 0.5µV
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CHAPTER 2
TR-127GK/DX
9141312101118171516
TR - 127
MIC GAIN
ANLS/RF
SWR
CALOFFLOW
VOL SQ
OFF
OFFPA
TONECBNBCH19
SWR CALRF GAIN
OPERATION
TX/RX
NORMALANT
CLARIFY
16432578
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
2.0 INTRODUCTION
This section explains the basic operating procedures for the TR-127GK or TR-127DX mobile CB radio.
2.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
2.1.1 FRONT PANEL
Refer to the above Figure 2-1 for the location of the following controls.
1. MICROPHONE JACK: Used to connect microphone for voice source.
2. MIC GAIN CONTROL: Adjust the microphone gain in the transmit and PA modes. This controls
the gain to the extent that full talk power is available several inches away from the microphone. In
the Public Address (PA) mode, the control function as the volume control.
3. ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL: This knob controls the volume and power to the radio. To turn
radio on, rotate the knob clockwise. Turning the knob further will increase the volume of the
receiver.
4. SQUELCH CONTROL: This knob is used to eliminate background noise being heard through the
receiver, which can be disturbing when no transmissions are being heard through the receiver. To
use this feature, turn the knob fully counterclockwise and then turn clockwise slowly until the
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background noise is just eliminated. Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level
which a signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum
clockwise setting.
5. RF GAIN CONTROL: This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF (receive) amplifier under
strong signal conditions.
6. SWR CAL CONTROL: This SWR CAL control allows the user to calibrate the SWR meter.
7. CLARIFY CONTROL: Allows tuning of the receive frequency above or below the channel
frequency.
8. CHANNEL SELECTOR: This control is used to select the desired transmit and receive channel.
9. FRONT PANEL METER: The front panel meter allows the user to monitor incoming signal
strength, RF output power and SWR level.
10. S-RF/CAL/SWR SWITCH: In the S-RF position, the meter will indicate the strength of the signal
being received, as well as the relative RF output of transmission. When calibrating the SWR meter,
you need to put this switch in the CAL position. To use the meter to measure the standing wave
ratio, turn the switch to the SWR position.
11. ANL/OFF SWITCH: In the ANL position, the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) in the audio
circuits is activated.
12. NB/OFF SWITCH: In the NB position, the Noise Blanker (NB) is activated. The NB is very
effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference.
13. PA/CB SWITCH: Select the mode of operation. In the PA position, the radio acts as public address
amplifier. Your voice will come out of the speaker that is plugged into the PA. SP. jack on the rear
panel. The radio does not operate when you are in the PA mode. In the CB position, the PA function
is disabled and the radio will transmit and receive on the speaker that is connected.
14. TONE SWITCH HI/LO: This switch changes tone quality in receive only. In LO position, bass is
increased and in HI position, treble is increased.
15. CH19/NORMAL SWITCH: Channel 19 switch is used for instant to information channel 19.
16. TX/RX LED: The red LED indicates the unit is in the transmit mode. The green LED indicates the
unit is in the receive mode.
17. ANT LED: This LED lights red when your SWR is higher than about 3:1. This is not an exact
indicator of 3:1 SWR, but it is an indication that you should check your SWR reading.
18. CHANNEL DISPLAY: The channel display indicates the current selected channel.
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REAR PANEL
Figure 2-2 represents the location of the following connections:
134
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condi tion that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
FCC ID : MEE−VX−129CN
MODEL NO. : TR−127
AM 40 CH
SERIAL NO. :
CB TRANSCEIVER
MADE IN CHINA
ANT.
EXT.SP.PA.SP.
+POWER−
2
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
1. ANTENNA: This jack accepts a 50-ohm coaxial cable with a PL-259 type plug.
2. DC POWER: This jack accepts the 13.8V DC power cable with built-in fuse. The power cord
provided with the radio has a black and red wire. The black goes to negative and red goes to
positive.
3. EXT SP.: This jack accepts a 4 to 8 ohm, 5-watt external speaker. When the external speaker is
connected to this jack, the built-in speaker will be disabled.
4. PA SP.: This jack is for PA operation. Before operating, you must first connect a PA speaker (8
The push-to-talk switch on the microphone controls the receiver and transmitter. Press the switch and
the transmitter is activated, release switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the microphone two
inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice. This transceiver comes complete with a
low impedance dynamic microphone.
2.3 OPERATION
2.3.1 PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE
1. Be sure that the power source, microphone and antenna are connected to the proper connectors
before going to the next step.
2. Turn VOL knob clockwise to apply power to the radio.
3. Set the VOL to a comfortable listening level.
4. Set the MODE switch to the desired mode.
5. Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the SQUELCH knob slowly clockwise until
the noise just disappears. The SQUELCH is now properly adjusted. The receiver will remain quiet
until a signal is actually received. Do not advance the control too far or some of weaker signals will
not be heard.
6. Set the CHANNEL selector switch to the desired channel.
7. Set the RF GAIN control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain.
8. Adjust the CLARIFY control to optimize AM signals.
2.3.2 PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT
1. Select the desired channel of transmission
2. Set the MIC GAIN control fully clockwise.
3. If the channel is clear, depress the push-to-talk switch on the microphone and speak in a normal
voice.
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2.4 ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION
For best results, the user should select a low impedance dynamic type microphone or a transistorized
microphone. Transistorized type microphones have a low output impedance characteristic. The
microphones must be provided with a four-lead cable. The audio conductor and its shielded lead
comprise two of the leads. The third lead is for transmit control and the fourth is for receiving control.
The microphone should provide the functions shown in the schematic below (Figure 2-3).
4 WIRE MIC CABLE
Pin Number Mic Cable Lead
1 Audio Shield
2 Audio Lead
3 Transmit Control
4 Receive Control
Figure 2-3 Your Transceiver Microphone Schematic
Figure 2-4 Microphone plug and pin numbers viewed from rear of pin receptacle.
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TR-127GK/DX
3.0 INTRODUCTION
This section explains the technical theory of operation for the TR-127GK or TR-127DX mobile CB
radio.
3.1 PLL CIRCUIT
The Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuit is responsible for developing the receiver’s first local oscillator
signal and the transmitter’s exciter signal. The PLL circuit consists primarily of IC2, IC3, and Q23. The
PLL circuit is programmed by the rotary channel switch GPS-668. The GPS-668 communicates the
correct binary data information to the programmable divider inside of IC2. IC2 then controls the VCO
(Voltage Controlled Oscillator) to oscillate on the correct frequency. This signal is fed either into the
receiver’s first mixer (for receive operation) or the transmitter’s mixer (for transmit operation).
3.2 RECEIVER CIRCUIT
The incoming RF signal comes into the radio via the antenna and into the front-end pre-amp, Q12. The
RF signal is fed into the mixer circuit of Q13 and then into the AM IF section of the receiver. The
signal is then detected by the AM detector and then fed to the audio amplifier section of the receiver
and finally out to the speaker.
3.3 TRANSMITTER MODULATION CIRCUIT
(1) The transmitter modulation circuit modulates the low-level RF signal from the PLL exciter circuit
with the user’s audio voice signal from the microphone. The audio from the microphone is then
amplified and fed into the transmit amplifier circuit.
(2) The AF power amplifier modulates the last RF amplifier, which produces a true amplitude
modulated RF signal.
3.4 TRANSMITTER AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
The transmitter takes the basic exciter signal from IC4 of the TX mixer and amplifies it through a series
of amplifiers consisting of Q18, Q17 and Q16 where it is sent out to the antenna connector.
CHAPTER 3
CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
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IC1
AF POWER
Q19
MIC AMP
IC1
DC 13.8V
Q25
AF POWER
REG
SQ
Q9,Q10,Q15
Q24
TX,RX SW
X1 10.240MHz
X2 10.695MHz
D2,3
IC4
AM IFAM DET
Q6 - Q8
VCO
IC3 L23
PLL IC
IC2
TX MIXER
TX 8V
8V
RX 8V
FL1
C.F. 455KHz
TR-127GK/DX BLOCK DIAGRAM
NB
Q1 - Q5
ANT
RX
Q14
AM/FM MIX
Q13
1ST MIXER
Q12
RF AMP
RF GAIN
Q11
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Q23Q27 Q2815.48M
OSC
MIXER
L.P.F
L21GPS-668
PLL CODE
ROTARY SW
PLL
Q18
DRIVERDRIVER
Q16Q17
TX POWER
FILTER
L12,13,14
LOW PASS
TX
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TR-127GK/DX
CHAPTER 4
ALIGNMENT
4.0 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT
c DC Power Supply (13.8VDC, 10A)
d RF Wattmeter (10W)
e Multi-meter
f Automatic Modulation Meter
g Audio Signal Generator
h Frequency Counter (100 MHz)
i RF Signal Generator (100 MHz)
j Automatic Distortion Meter
k Oscilloscope (50 MHz)
l Sinad Meter
4.1 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
This transceiver has been aligned at the factory and does not require any adjustments at installation.
The required test equipment listed are used for the test setup or alignment shown in Figure 4-1
Transmitter Test Setup and Figure 4-2 Receiver Test Setup. These test setups are used in part or total
during the following adjustments. Refer to page 14 for adjustment locations.
4.1.1 PLL ALIGNMENT
ITEM U.U.T. SETTING
VCO Set radio to CH 1 AM RX mode.
Connect Oscilloscope to TP3. L24 Adjust for max.
Connect Multi-meter to TP9.
AM Frequency Set radio to CH 19 AM RX mode.
Connect Frequency Counter to TP3.
AM OSC Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
Connect Frequency Counter to TP5.
ADJUST
POINT
L23
L29
L23
MEASUREMENT
2.5 VDC ± 0.1
16.4900MHz ± 20Hz
10.6950MHz ± 10Hz
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4.1.2 TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT
,
ITEM U.U.T. SETTING
TX Power Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
Connect RF Power Meter to antenna jack.
AM TX Power Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
RF Power
Meter
AM TX
Modulation
ANT LED
Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
Set S/RF /SWR/CAL Switch to S/RF position. VR5
Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
AF signal 30mV, 1 KHz to microphone.
Set MIC Gain fully clockwise.
Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode.
Connect 150 ohms load to antenna jack
4.1.3 RECEIVER ALIGNMENT
ITEM U.U.T. SETTING
AM Sensitivity Set radio to CH 19 AM RX mode.
Set RF GAIN fully clockwise.
Set SQ fully counter-clockwise.
Set VOL Control at 2 o’clock.
Connect RF SG to antenna jack
Frequency 27.185 MHz, 1uV. Mod 30%.
Set radio to CH 40 AM RX mode.
RF SG setting 27.405 MHz.
Set radio to CH 1 AM RX mode.
RF SG setting 26.965 MHz.
NB Adjust Set radio to CH 19 AM RX mode
RF SG setting 27.205 MHz,
100uV. Mod 30%.
Set switch to NB position.
Connect Oscilloscope to D1 cathode.
AM Squelch Set radio to CH 19 AM RX mode.
Set SQ Control fully clockwise.
RF SG setting 27.185 MHz, 1mV. Mod 30%.
AM S-Meter Set radio to CH 19 AM RX mode.
RF SG setting 27.185 MHz, 100uV. Mod 30%. VR2
ADJUST
POINT
L26, L27,
L18
MEASUREMENT
MAX > 4W
Balance Power
Between CH. 1 - 40
L14 3.8 W
For a needle reading
of between green and
red area on TX PWR
scale.
VR4
For a needle reading
of 90% on the
external modulation
meter.
VR6
ADJUST
POINT
L4, L5,L6,L7
L8, L9,
L20,L2, L3
Adjust very slowly
until ANT LED just
light on.
MEASUREMENT
Audio Output > 2V
S/N > 10 dB.
VR1
L4,L5
For Balance Between
CH 1 and CH 40.
L1
VR3
Adjust for max.
Adjust very slowly
until squelch just
closes.
For a reading of “9”
on the “S” scale.
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Figure 4-1 Transmitter test setup
Figure 4-2 Receiver test setup
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TR-127GK/DXMAIN PCB ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
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TR-127GK/DX
5.0 PRECAUTIONS
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of
continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver.
(i) Never key the transmitter unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna
receptacle.
(ii) Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11.
(iii) Transmitting over long periods can cause heat built-up and cause transmitter damage.
5.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION
This unit is aligned at the factory to deliver maximum performance. However, continued performance
cannot be expected without periodic inspection and maintenance. Important points to be checked
regularly are as follows;
CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
Check Item Action
Whip antenna (option) If cracked or broken, replace it.
Coaxial cable If sheath is cracked or immersed
in water, install new coaxial
cable.
Coaxial & power plug
connections
Battery connection If corroded, clean power
Ground terminal If corroded, clean terminal.
5.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT
To protect the equipment from serious damage, a fuse is provided on the power supply lines. The fuse
protects against over voltage / reverse polarity or internal fault of the equipment. If the fuse has blown,
first find out the cause of the trouble before replacing it. A fuse rated for more than the transceiver
requirement should not be used, since it may permanently damage the equipment. Damage due to over
fusing is not covered by the warranty.
If loosened, reconnect. If
corroded, clean contacts.
terminals.
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CHAPTER 6
TR-127GK/DX
6.0 GENERAL
Information on most electrical and mechanical parts is included in the parts list. The reference
designators are in alphanumeric order.
KNOB
DISPLAY WINDOW (AMBER)
D SPRING D #8500
D SPRING B #7800
FRONT CHASSIS
CH SWITCH BRACKET
D SPRING A #6600
METER BRACKET
SWR METER
SIDE BRACKET
SCREW
M2X12
INSULATING PLATE 18*13 MM
INSULATING RING
NUT M2
HEATSINK
DC SOCKET BRACKET
IC SHIELD B
SHIELD HOUSING (EL)
EL DRIVE PCB
BOTTOM HOUSING
TOP HOUSING
MOUNTING SCREW
MOUNTING BRACKET
SCREW
M3X6
TA7222AP
SCREW
M3X6
M3
NUT
RUBBER COVER
SCREW
M3X8
DC SOCKET
SCREW
M3X6
BACK PLATE
SCREW
M3X6
SCREW
M2.6X6
LED RED/GREEN 3 MM
LED RED 3 MM
LED DISPLAY GREEN
VR 20 KB (CLARIFY)
VR 5 KB (SWR CAL)
VR 1 KB (RF GAIN)
VR 50KB/50KA/SW (VOL/SQ)
VR 1KA (MIC GAIN)
支架
SCREW
SHIELD CLOTH
MIC SOCKET 4 P
SLIDE SWITCH 2 N
SLIDE SWITCH 3 N
ROTARY SWITCH PCB
DISPLAY PCB
MIC PCB
SPEAKER 8 OHM 3 W 3.5 INCH
MAIN PCB
SCREW
M2.6X6
INSULATING PLATE 13*18*0.15 MM
TR 2SD880Y
SCREW
KNOB
DISPLAY WINDOW (AMBER)
D SPRING D #8500
D SPRING B #7800
FRONT CHASSIS
CH SWITCH BRACKET
D SPRING A #6600
METER BRACKET
SWR METER
SIDE BRACKET
SCREW
M2X12
INSULATING PLATE 18*13 MM
INSULATING RING
NUT M2
HEATSINK
DC SOCKET BRACKET
IC SHIELD B
SHIELD HOUSING (EL)
EL DRIVE PCB
BOTTOM HOUSING
TOP HOUSING
MOUNTING SCREW
MOUNTING BRACKET
SCREW
M3X6
TA7222AP
SCREW
M3X6
M3
NUT
RUBBER COVER
SCREW
M3X8
DC SOCKET
SCREW
M3X6
BACK PLATE
SCREW
M3X6
SCREW
M2.6X6
LED RED/GREEN 3 MM
LED RED 3 MM
LED DISPLAY GREEN
VR 20 KB (CLARIFY)
VR 5 KB (SWR CAL)
VR 1 KB (RF GAIN)
VR 50KB/50KA/SW (VOL/SQ)
VR 1KA (MIC GAIN)
支架
SCREW
SHIELD CLOTH
MIC SOCKET 4 P
SLIDE SWITCH 2 N
SLIDE SWITCH 3 N
ROTARY SWITCH PCB
DISPLAY PCB
MIC PCB
SPEAKER 8 OHM 3 W 3.5 INCH
MAIN PCB
SCREW
M2.6X6
INSULATING PLATE 13*18*0.15 MM
TR 2SD880Y
SCREW