Vertex Standard VX-1700 User Manual

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

VX-1700 Series

HF Multi Mode Mobile Radio

Service Manual

For EXP Version

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Introduction

This manual provides the technical information necessary for servicing the VX-1700 HF Transceiver.

Servicing this equipment requires expertise in handing surface-mount chip components. Attempts by nonqualified persons to service this equipment may result in permanent damage not covered by the warranty, and may be illegal in some countries.

Two PCB layout diagrams are provided for each double-sided board in this transceiver. Each side of the board is referred to by the type of the majority of components installed on that side (“Side A” or “Side B”). In most cases one side has only chip components (surface-mount devices), and the other has either a mixture of both chip and leaded components (trimmers, coils, electrolytic capacitors, ICs, etc.), or leaded components only.

As described in the pages to follow, the advanced microprocessor design of the VX-1700 Transceiver allows a complete alignment of this transceiver to be performed without opening the case of the radio; all adjustments can be performed from the front panel, using the “Alignment Mode” menu.

While we believe the information in this manual to be correct, VERTEX STANDARD assumes no liability for damage that may occur as a result of typographical or other errors that may be present. Your cooperation in pointing out any inconsistencies in the technical information would be appreciated.

Contents

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................2

Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts .......................................................................................................... 3

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Circuit Description............................................................................................................................................. 7

Connector Pinout Diagrams / Slide Switch Setting .................................................................................. 10

Alignment ..........................................................................................................................................................11

ALE-1 Automatic Link Establishment Unit Installation .......................................................................... 19

CE77 PC Programming Software...................................................................................................................21

Board Units (Schematics, Layouts & Parts)

MAIN Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 49

PA Unit ........................................................................................................................................................ 73

PANEL Unit ................................................................................................................................................ 83

GPS-INTERFACE Unit .............................................................................................................................. 89

MIC Unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 93

ENC Unit .....................................................................................................................................................94

ALE Unit (Option) ..................................................................................................................................... 95

Specifications

General

Receiver Frequency Range: 30 kHz ~ 30.0000 MHz Transmitter Frequency: 1.600 ~ 30.0000 MHz Emission Modes: A1A (CW), J3E (LSB/USB), A3E (AM), J2B (USB/LSB),

H3E (2.182 MHz Emergency Channel only)

Frequency Synthesizer Step: 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz Frequency Stability: ±1 ppm (Typical) Operating Temperature Range: 14° F ~ 122° F (–10° ~ +50° C) Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms Supply Voltage: 13.8 Volts DC ±15%, negative ground Power Consumption: 25 mA (Standby)

1.0 A (Receive, no signal)

1.5 A (Receive) 20 A (Transmit, 125 Watts output)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 9.5” x 3.9” x 11.2” (241 x 99 x 285 mm) Weight (approx.): 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Transmitter

Power Output: 125 Watts (A1A, J2B, J3E @1.6000 ~ 3.9999 MHz)

100 Watts (A1A, J2B, J3E @4.0000 ~ 30.0000 MHz) 31 Watts AM Carrier (A3E @1.6000 ~ 3.9999 MHz) 25 Watts AM Carrier (A3E @4.0000 ~ 30.0000 MHz) 31 Watts AM Carrier (H3E @2.182 MHz)

Modulation Types: J3E, H3E: PSN type modulator,

A3E: Low-level (early stage)

Spurious Radiation: Better than –50 dB (Harmonics)

Better than –40 dB (Harmonics @1.6 ~ 1.8 MHz)

J3E Carrier Suppression: Better than 50 dB below peak output Undesired Sideband Suppression: Better than 60 dB below peak output J3E Audio Response: Not more than –6 dB from 400 Hz ~ 2600 Hz Occupied Bandwidth: A1A: less than 0.5 kHz

J3E, H3E: less than 3.0 kHz A3E: less than 6.0 kHz

Microphone Impedance: 200 ~ 10 k Ohms (600 Ohms Nominal)

Receiver

Circuit Type: Double-conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 45.274 MHz, 2nd: 24 kHz Sensitivity: A1A/J2B/J3E A3E/H3E

0.1 ~ 0.5 MHz — —

0.5 ~ 1.6 MHz: 1.41 µV 8 µV

1.6 ~ 30 MHz: 0.16 µV 1 µV (A1A/J2B/J3E/A3E: S/N 10 dB)

Squelch Sensitivity (A1A/J2B/J3E): 0.1 ~ 0.5 MHz —

0.5 ~ 1.6 MHz: 2.5 µV

1.6 ~ 30 MHz: 2 µV

IF Rejection: Better than 80 dB Image Rejection: Better than 80 dB Selectivity: –6 dB –60 dB

A1A(W), J2B(W), J3E > 2.2 kHz < 4.5 kHz A1A(N), J2B(N) > 500 Hz < 2.0 kHz A3E, H3E > 6 kHz < 20 kHz

Audio Output: At least 2.2 Watts into 8 Ohms @ 10% THD Audio Output Impedance: 4 ~ 16 Ohms (8 Ohms Nominal) Conducted Radiation: Less than 4000 µµW

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts

RA0695500 PACKING PAD (CHASSIS)

RA0725400 FRONT PANEL ASSY

RA069450A RUBBER KNOB (PW)

RA0694800 KNOB (L)

RA0694600 PACKING PAD (SP)

MIC UNIT

RA0694900 KNOB (S)

RA0695000 FRONT PLATE (A)

M4090146 SPEAKER

RA069420A RUBBER KNOB (12KEY)

RA069430A RUBBER KNOB (4KEY)

RA069440A RUBBER KNOB (UP/DOWN)

RA0695800 INTER CONNECTOR (2pcs)

RA0695000 FRONT PLATE (B)

RA0727200 DIFFUSER SHEET (BLIND) (2pcs)

G6090162 LCD

ENC UNIT

RA0696100 REFLECTOR SHEET

RA0727100 DIFFUSER SHEET (LCD)

RA0696000 LCD HOLDER

RA0696200 SPONGE RUBBER (LCD)

RA0635400 CHASSIS

PANEL UNIT

RA0695900 LIGHT GUIDE (LCD)

R3100700A FOOT

RA0695300 COVER (BOTTOM)

PA UNIT

MAIN UNIT

M2090040 FAN

R3100700A FOOT

S4000043 CASE LEG (FF-003)

R0145630 STAND

Non-designated parts are available only as part of a designated assembly.

RA0695200 COVER (TOP)

P1090352 CONNECTOR (FM-MDR-MI)

T9207202A WIRE ASSY

RA0695700 HOLDER PLATE (D-SUB)

GPS INTERFACE UNIT

S4000043 CASE LEG (FF-003)

REF.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

RA0695600 HOLDER PLATE (CW)

VXSTD P/N

A06870001 T9023725 Q0000074 RA0696400

VXSTD P/N

REF.

T9315504

P0001

T9315905

P0002

T9207203

P0004

T9207210

P0005

T9207211

P0006

T9207209

P0007

T9207117A

P0008

VXSTD P/N

U02308002 U03308002 U04410002 U10306001 U20205002 U20306002 U20406007 U20430002 U24106002 U24108002 U24206001 U24208002 U24308002 U31306007 U70004012

SEMS SCREW SEMS SCREW SEMS SCREW TRUSS HEAD SCREW BINDING HEAD SCREW BINDING HEAD SCREW BINDING HEAD SCREW BINDING HEAD SCREW TAPTITE SCREW TAPTITE SCREW TAPTITE SCREW TAPTITE SCREW TAPTITE SCREW OVAL HEAD SCREW PLAIN WASHER

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION

MH-31A8J Hand Microphone DC Power Cord Spare Fuse (25 A Blade Type) Switch Label Sheet

CONNECTION CABLES

DESCRIPTION

Coaxial Cable (J1001J2006 Coaxial Cable (J1002J2001 30-pin Flat Cable (J1003J2002 13-pin Molex (J1008J4001 8-pin Molex (J1005J6002 8-pin Molex (J3004J6101 30-pin Flat Cable (J1004J3001

DESCRIPTION

SM3X8NI ASM3X8NI HSM4X10NI M3X6 M2.6X5NI M3X6NI M4X6B M4X30(Ni) M2X6NI M2X8NI M2.6X6 M2.6X8NI M3X8NI M3X6B FW4BSNI

QTY.

1 1 1 1

) )

)

) ) )

)

QTY.

4 7 1 4 2 4 2 4 6 3 2

4 14 12

Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts

Note

Block Diagram

Connection Diagram

Circuit Description

Receive Signal Path

Incoming RF signal from the ANT jack is delivered to the PA Unit, and passes through the TX/RX relay RL2009 to J2006.

The RF signal is then applied to J1001 on the MAIN Unit, and passed through the limiter circuit consisting of D1006, D1007, D1008, and D1009 (all RLS245) to prevent distortion from high RF signal input, and is fed to one of eight band-pass filters which strip away unwanted signals prior to delivery of the incoming signal to the RF amplifiers, Q1022 and Q1024 (both 2SK520-K41).

The amplified RF signal passes through a low-pass filter to the doubly-balanced mixer D1032 (HSB88WS), where the RF signal is mixed with the 1st local signal delivered from buffer amplifier Q1029 (2SC2954), resulting in a 45.274 MHz 1st IF signal.

The DSP IC Q1035 (UPD77115) outputs AGC data which is proportionate to the received signal strength to the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134). The main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134), in turn, outputs a DC voltage in accordance with the received signal strength. This DC voltage is fed through buffer amplifier Q1039 (LM2904PW) to RF amplifiers Q1022 & Q1024 (both 2SK520) and gate 2 of IF amplifier Q1050 (3SK151GR), to reduce their gains when strong signals are present in the receiver passband.

Transmit Signal Path

The speech audio from the microphone is delivered to J6001 on the MIC Unit, then applied to J1005 on the MAIN Unit.

The speech audio is amplified by Q1032-1 (UPC4572G2), then passed though the clipper, D1044 (MC2850), and further amplified by Q1032-2 (UPC4572G2).

The 45.274 MHz 1st IF signal is fed through monolithic crystal filter XF1001, which strips away unwanted mixer products, and is amplified by 1st IF amplifier Q1050 (3SK151GR); the 1st IF signal is then applied to the 2nd mixer Q1052 (RF2713), where it is mixed with the 45.25 MHz 2nd local signal which is divided from 90.5 MHz reference signal delivered from buffer amplifier Q1075 (2SC2714Y), resulting in a 24 kHz 2nd IF signal.

The 24 kHz 2nd IF signal is fed through buffer amplifiers Q1030 and Q1041 (both UPC4572G2) to the A/D converter Q1071 (AK4528A), then delivered to the DSP IC Q1035 (UPD77115), where the 24 kHz 2nd IF signal is demodulated in accordance with the mode selection data from the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134). The demodulated signal is delivered to the D/A converter Q1081 (AK4550VT) which converts the demodulated signal to audio.

The audio signal from the D/A converter Q1081 (AK4550VT) is fed through a low-pass filter at Q1036 (UPC4572G), which eliminates high-pitched noise on the audio signal, and is fed to the AF mute gate Q1092 (2SJ125D), then applied to the audio ampli- fier Q1055 (TDA2003H). The amplified audio signal is delivered to J3001 on the PANEL Unit, then passes through the speaker switch RL3001/Q3006 (DTC143ZE) to the internal or external speaker.

The amplified speech audio is fed through the A/D converter Q1081 (AK4550VT), then delivered to the DSP IC Q1035 (UPD77115), where the speech audio is modulated in the 24 kHz TX 1st IF signal in accordance with the mode selection data from the main CPU, Q1018 (HD64F2134).

The modulated signal is fed through the D/A converter Q1071 (AK4528A) and buffer amplifier Q1034 (UPC4572G2) to the mixer Q1054 (RF2713) where the 24 kHz TX 1st IF signal is mixed with 1st local signal delivered from buffer amplifier Q1075 (2SC2714Y), resulting in a 45.274 MHz IF signal.

The resulting 45.274 MHz IF signal is buffered by Q1049 (3SK151GR), then delivered to the monolith- ic crystal filter XF1001, which strips away unwanted mixer products, and then is amplified by Q1043 (3SK151GR). The amplified IF signal is delivered to doubly-balanced mixer D1032 (HSB88WS), where it is mixed with the PLL local signal from the buffer amplifier, Q1029 (2SC2954).

The resulting the RF signal at the transmit frequency is fed through a low-pass filter circuit, and then is amplified by Q1026 (2SC2714Y) and buffer am- plifier Q1025 (2SC3357), and then filtered by one of eight band-pass filters to suppress out-of-band responses. The RF signal is then amplified by Q1001 (2SC2954) and delivered to the PA Unit.

Circuit Description

On the PA Unit, the low-level RF signal from the MAIN Unit is amplified by pre-driver Q2001 (RD06HHF1), push-pull driver Q2008/Q2009 (both

RD16HHF1), and push-pull final amplifier Q2012/ Q2013 (both SD1405), which provides up to 120

watts of RF output power.

The RF output from the final amplifier is fed through the one of seven low-pass filters, sampling directional coupler T2005, and TX/RX relay RL2009 before delivery to the antenna jack.

The sampling directional coupler senses forward and reverse power output, which is rectified by D2017 and D2018 (both MA729), respectively, and the DC voltage is then amplified by Q2015 (LM2904PW) on the PA Unit.

The DC voltages derived from forward and reverse power are applied to J1003 on the MAIN Unit, and then amplified by Q1040 (LM2904PW) and Q1044 (2SC2812). The amplified DC voltage is fed back to the 2nd gate of the 45.275 MHz IF amplifier Q1043 (3SK151GR), so that the transmitter’s IF gain can be regulated by this sensing of the power output, preventing overdrive or damage caused by transmission into an excessive impedance mismatch at the antenna.

PLL Circuit

The PLL local signal for the receiver 1st local and the transmitter final local is generated by one of two VCOs: Q1072 or Q1073 (both 2SK210GR) in conjunction with varactor diodes D1047, D1048, D1049, D1050, D1051, D1052, D1053, and D1054 (all HVU359) on the MAIN Unit. The oscillating frequency is determined primarily by the level of DC voltage applied to the varactor diodes. The VCO output is buffered by Q1066 (2SK302Y), amplified by Q1074 (2SC2714Y), and band-pass filtered by capacitors C1389, C1391, C1397, C1400, C1409, and C1420 and coils L1070, L1071, L1074, and L1076. The filtered PLL local signal is fed through buffer amplifiers Q1027 (2SC2714Y), Q1028 (2SC3356), and Q1029 (2SC2954) to the TX final mixer or RX 1st mixer D1032 (HSB88WS).

A portion of the output of buffer amplifier Q1066 (2SK302Y) is further amplified by Q1064 (2SC2714Y), then delivered to the PLL subsystem

IC Q1056 (ADF4001BRU), which contains a reference divider, serial-to-parallel data latch, programmable divider, phase comparator and a swallow counter. The sample VCO signal is divided by the programmable divider section of the Q1056 (ADF4001BRU). Meanwhile, the output from the

22.625 MHz TCXO reference oscillator, X1003, is amplified by Q1062 (TC7S04FU) and divided by the DDS IC Q1060 (AD9833BRM) in accordance with the PLL dividing data from the main CPU, Q1018 (HD64F2134), then fed through the buffer amplifiers Q1063 (2SC2714Y) to ceramic filter CF1001. The divided and filtered reference signal is applied to the reference divider section of the PLL subsystem IC Q1056 (ADF4001BRU), where it is divided by 25/ 26 to produce the loop reference.

The divided signal from the programmable divider (derived from the VCO), and that derived from the reference oscillator, are applied to the phase detector section of the PLL subsystem IC Q1056 (ADF4001BRU), which produces a pulsed output with pulse duration depending on the phase difference between the input signals. This pulse train is fed through the loop filter, consisting of resistors R1222, R1233, & R1247 and capacitors C1278, C1284, C1298, C1308, & C1418, then fed back to the VCO varactor diodes D1047, D1048, D1049, D1050, D1051, D1052, D1053, and D1054 (all HVU359).

Changes in the DC voltage applied to these varactor diodes affect the reactance in the tank circuit of VCOs Q1072 and Q1073 (both 2SK210GR), changing the oscillating frequency according to the phase difference between the signals derived from the VCO and the TCXO reference oscillator. The VCO is thus phase-locked to the reference frequency standard.

A portion of the output of reference signal from TCXO X1003 is multiplied by four at Q1070 (2SC2714Y). The resulting 90.5 MHz signal is buffered by Q1075 (2SC2714Y), then applied to a low- pass filter, consisting of capacitors C1401, C1405, C1410, C1411, and C1421 and coils L1075 and L1077. The filtered reference signal is applied to the TX 1st mixer Q1054 and RX 2nd mixer Q1052 (both RF2713).

Circuit Description

Control Circuit

Major frequency control functions such as channel selection, display, and PLL divider control are performed by main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134) on the MAIN Unit, at the command of the user via the tuning knob and function switches on the front panel.

The programmable divider data for the PLL from the main CPU is applied directly to DDS IC Q1016 (AD9833BRM ) and PLL subsystem IC Q1056 (ADF4001BRU).

The Mode selection data from the main CPU is also delivered to DSP IC Q1035 (UPD77115) to control the various circuits required for the selected mode.

The Band selection binary data from the main CPU is decoded (BCD to Decimal) by Q1011 (TC4028BF). The resulting decimal outputs are level-shifted by Q1003 (TD62783AF) to select the active band-pass filter on the MAIN Unit required for the operating frequency. Also, the decimal outputs from Q1003 (TD62783AF) are delivered to PA Unit, where they are used to select the active low-pass filter required for the operating frequency.

TX/RX Control

When the PTT switch is pressed, pin 21 of the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134) goes low, which causes pin 60 of the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134) to go low. This signal disables the receiver 12 V bus at Q1046 (2SA1602A). At the same time, pin 59 of the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134) goes low to activate the transmit 12 V bus at Q1048 (2SA1365).

Power Supply & Regulation

The +5 V bus for the main CPU Q1018 (HD64F2134) is derived from the 13.5 V bus via regulator Q1012 (BA05FP) on the MAIN Unit. The +8 V bus is derived from the 13.5 V bus via regulator Q1007 (KIA7808API) on the MAIN Unit.

A portion of the +8 V bus is regulated by Q1008 (L78M05T) for the +5 V bus, and is regulated by Q1006 (UPC2926) for the +2.6 V bus required by the DSP IC Q1035 (UPD77115GK).

Connector Pinout Diagrams / Slide Switch Setting

MIC Jack GPS Jack

As Viewed From Front Panel

)

(

As Viewed From Rear Panel

)(

Open Circuit Voltage: 5 V, Closed Circuit Current: 1 mAPTTPin 3

ACC Jack TUNE Jack DATA Jack

(

As Viewed From Rear Panel

Pin 1

Pin 2

+13.8 V

TX GND

Max. 1 A This terminal is connected in parallel with the pin 1 of TUNE Jack. Open Collector (Max. 60 V, 1A) This terminal is connected in parallel with the pin 2 of TUNE Jack.

P ENB CNTL GND PTT MIC MIC GND + 5V UP DOWN

)(

+13.8 V OUT TX GND GND BAND DATA A BAND DATA B BAND DATA C BAND DATA D TX-INH EXT ALC Input TX REQ

As Viewed From Rear Panel

+13.8 V

Pin 1

TX GND

Pin 2

)

+13.8 V OUT TX GND GND RX D TX D TUNER SENSE RESET TX-INH

Max. 1 A This terminal is connected in parallel with the pin 1 of ACC Jack. Open Collector (Max. 60 V, 1A) This terminal is connected in parallel with the pin 2 of ACC Jack.

Connected with , , , and . GPS Data Input (+) N/C Connected with , , , and . GPS Data Input (-Connected with , , , and . Connected with , , , and . Connected with , , , and . NC

(

As Viewed From Rear Panel

Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 6

DATA IN DATA OUT SQL OUT

60 mVp-p @1 kΩ. 500 mVp-p @1 kΩ SQL OPEN: 5 V SQL CLOSE: 0 V

)

DATA IN GND DATA PTT DCD DATA OUT SQL OUT

Accessory Port (Located on the MAIN Unit

Slide Switch (Located on the MAIN Unit

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3 Switch 4

Memory Channel Storage

ITU Memory Channel

---

ON: Disables the Memory Channel Storage from the transceiver. OFF: Enables the Memory Channel Storage from the transceiver. ON: Enables the ITU Memory Channel Operation. OFF: Disables the ITU Memory Channel Operation. This switch should always be set to "OFF." This switch should always be set to "OFF."

)

ENCR_TXIN ENCR_RXIN INDICATOR CODE (8 CODE (4 CODE (2 CODE (1 ENCR_RXOUT CLEAR/SCRAMBLE PTT VCC GND ENCR_TXOUT

) ) ) )

)

Alignment

The VX-1700 is carefully aligned at the factory for the specified performance across the entire operating frequency range. Realignment should therefore not be necessary except in the event of a component failure. All component replacement and service should be performed only by an authorized Vertex Standard representative, or the warranty policy may be void.

The following procedures cover the sometimes critical and tedious adjustments that are not normally required once the product has left the factory. However, if damage occurs and some parts subsequently are replaced, realignment may be required. If a sudden problem occurs during normal operation, it is likely due to component failure; realignment should not be done until after the faulty component has been replaced.

We recommend that servicing be performed only by authorized Vertex Standard service technicians who are experienced with the circuitry and fully equipped for repair and alignment. Therefore, if a fault is suspected, contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased for instructions regarding repair. Authorized Vertex Standard service technicians realign all circuits and make complete performance checks to ensure compliance with factory specifications after replacing any faulty components.

ment listed, the interactions of some adjustments may require that more complex adjustments be performed afterwards. Do not attempt to perform only a single step unless it is clearly isolated electrically from all other steps. Have all test equipment ready before beginning, and follow all of the steps in a section in the order presented.

Required Test Equipment

 RF Signal Generator with calibrated output lev-

el at 30 MHz

 In-line Wattmeter with 5% accuracy at 30 MHz  50 Ohm RF Dummy Load with power rating of

200 W at 30 MHz

 150 Ohm RF Dummy Load with power rating of

200 W at 30 MHz

 Frequency Counter with 0.02 ppm accuracy at

100 MHz

 AF Signal Generator  AC Voltmeter  DC Voltmeter: High input impedance  DC Ammeter  HF Sampling Coupler  IBM

 Vertex Standard CT-62 Programming Cable &

PC / compatible Computer with Win-

dows or higher

CE77 Programming/Alignment Software

95/98/ME/XP/2000. Internet Explorer 4.0

Those who do undertake any of the following alignments are cautioned to proceed at their own risk. Problems caused by unauthorized attempts at realignment are not covered by the warranty policy. Also, Vertex Standard reserves the right to change circuits and alignment procedures in the interest of improved performance, without notifying owners.

Under no circumstances should any alignment be attempted unless the normal function and operation of the product are clearly understood, the cause of the malfunction has been clearly pinpointed and any faulty components replaced, and realignment determined to be absolutely necessary.

The following test equipment (and thorough familiarity with its correct use) is necessary for complete realignment. Correction of problems caused by misalignment resulting from use of improper test equipment is not covered under the warranty policy. While most steps do not require all of the equip-

Alignment Preparation & Precautions

A 50-Ohm RF Dummy Load and in-line wattmeter must be connected to the ANT jack in all procedures that call for transmission, except where specified otherwise. Correct alignment is not possible with an antenna.

After completing one step, read the following step to determine whether the same test equipment will be required. If not, remove the test equipment (except dummy load and wattmeter, if connected) before proceeding.

Correct alignment requires that the ambient temperature be the same as that of the radio and test equipment, and that this temperature be held constant between 20° C and 30° C (68° F ~ 86° F). When the radio is brought into the shop from hot or cold air, it should be allowed time to come to room temperature before alignment.

Alignment

Whenever possible, alignments should be made with oscillator shields and circuit boards firmly affixed in place. Also, the test equipment must be thoroughly warmed up before beginning.

Note: Signal levels in dB referred to in the alignment

procedure are based on 0dBµ = 0.5µV.

Set up the test equipment as shown below, and apply 13.8V DC power to the transceiver.

The VX-1700 must be programmed for use in the intended system before alignment is attempted. The frequency and other parameters are loaded from the file during the alignment process.

In order to facilitate alignment over the complete operating range of the equipment, it is recommended that the channel data first be uploaded and then stored to disk. Alignment Channel data should then be downloaded. The original data can be replaced at the end of the alignment process.

Reference & Local Alignment

PLL REFERENCE FREQUENCY ALIGNMENT

 Connect the Frequency Counter to pin 4 of Q1062

on the MAIN Unit.

 Adjust X1003 on the MAIN Unit for 22.625 MHz

±10 Hz on the frequency Counter.

2ND LOCAL OUTPUT LEVEL

 Connect the RF millivoltmeter to TP1043 on the

MAIN Unit.

 Adjust T1013 on the MAIN Unit for 160 mVrms

(±50 mVrms) on the RF millivoltmeter.

PLL Alignment

VCO VCV ALIGNMENT

Connect the DC voltmeter to TP1048 on the MAIN Unit, and referring to the Table below, switch the transceiver to each channel listed. Then adjust the listed component for the required voltage or confirm that the correct voltage is present.

50-ohm

Dummy Load

Inline

Wattmeter

Frequency

Counter

RF Sampling

Coupler

Signal Generator

ANT

Transceiver

TUNER

CT-62 Programming Cable

COM Port

CE77 Pr ogramming Soft ware

INPUT

Power Supply

13.8 VDC

Tune to

13.499 MHz

0.100 MHz

29.999 MHz

13.5000 MHz

Adjust or Confirm

Adjust T1066

Confirm

Adjust T1067

Confirm

For

5.2 V ± 0.1 V

More than 0.6 V

5.3 V ± 0.1 V

More than 0.5 V

PLL OUTPUT LEVEL

 Connect the RF millivoltmeter to TP1039 on the

MAIN Unit, then tune the radio to 7.500 MHz.

 Confirm that the output level is more than 10

dBm.

Alignment

Transmitter Alignment

TX IF COILS ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load to the ANT

jack.

 Remove the coaxial plug from J1002 on the MAIN

Unit, then connect the RF millivoltmeter and 50 Ohm resistor to J1002.

 Connect the AF Generator to pin 4 of the MIC

jack.

 Tune the radio to 7.500 MHz, USB mode.  Inject a 0.5 mVrms @1000 Hz audio signal from

the AF Generator.

 Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND), then adjust T1008, T1009, T1010, and T1011 on the MAIN Unit in succession several times for maximum indication on the RF millivoltmeter while transmitting.

Receiver Alignment

RX IF COILS ALIGNMENT

 Connect the RF Signal Generator to the ANT jack,

and connect the AF millivoltmeter to the EXT SP jack.

 Tune the radio to 19.900 MHz, CW mode.  Inject a 19.900 MHz signal from the RF Signal

Generator, then adjust the RF Signal Generator output level to 0 dB.

 Adjust T1012 on the MAIN Unit for maximum

indication on the AF millivoltmeter.

MIC JACK PINOUT

X1003

T1012

PIN 4 OF Q1062

J1002

T1067

T1066

TP1048

TP1039

T1010

T1008 T1009

T1010

MAIN UNIT ALIGNMENT POINTS

Alignment

PA Unit Alignment

PRE-DRIVER SECTION IDLING CURRENT ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load to the ANT

jack.

 Remove the shorting-plug from J2003 on the PA

Unit, then connect the DC Ammeter to J2003 (pin 1: “–” lead, pin 2: “+” lead).

 Set VR2001 on the PA Unit fully counter-clock-

wise.

 Tune the radio to 7.500 MHz, USB mode.  Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND) with no microphone input, and adjust VR2001 for 300 mA (± 30 mA) on the DC Ammeter.

 Disconnect the DC Ammeter, and replace the

shorting-plug into J2003.

DRIVER SECTION IDLING CURRENT ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load to the ANT

jack.

 Remove the shorting-plug from J2004 on the PA

Unit, then connect the DC Ammeter to J2004 (pin 1: “–” lead, pin 2: “+” lead).

 Set VR2002 on the PA Unit fully counter-clock-

wise.

 Tune the radio to 7.500 MHz, USB mode.  Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND) with no microphone input, and adjust VR2002 for 300 mA (± 30 mA) on the DC Ammeter.

 Disconnect the DC Ammeter, and replace the

shorting-plug into J2004.

TC2001

MIC JACK PINOUT

TP2020

TP2021

J2004

VR2003 VR2002

TP2018

J2003

VR2001

PA UNIT ALIGNMENT POINTS

Alignment

INAL SECTION IDLING CURRENT ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load to the ANT

jack.

 Remove the solder jumper which is connected

between TP2020 and TP2021 on the PA Unit, then connect the “+” lead of the DC Ammeter to TP2020 and the “–” lead to TP2021.

 Set VR2003 on the PA Unit fully counter-clock-

wise.

 Tune the radio to 7.500 MHz, USB mode.  Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND) with no microphone input, and adjust VR2003 for 300 mA (± 30 mA) on the DC Ammeter.

 Disconnect the DC Ammeter, and re-connect the

solder jumper between TP2020 and TP2021.

CM COUPLER BALANCE

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load and Inline

Wattmeter to the ANT jack, and connect the CW keyer to the KEY jack.

 Connect the DC voltmeter to TP2018 (“+” lead,

“–” lead: GND) on the PA Unit.

 Tune the radio to 29.000 MHz, A1A mode.  Key the transmitter (close the CW key).  Now adjust TC2001 on the PA Unit for minimum

indication on the DC voltmeter.

Alignment

Software Menu Alignment

The ANT jack should be connected to a Dummy Load (in the case of transmission) or RF Signal Generator (in the case of reception). General alignment conditions are as follows, unless otherwise noted.

VOL Knob: Center (12 o’clock position). SQL Knob: Fully counter-clockwise.

TX Output Power: HIGH VOX:Off

The channel data in the radio is preset per the chart below.

Channel

1-001

1-002

1-003

1-004

1-005

1-006

1-007

Press and hold in the keypad’s [1(MODE)], [4(

STEP)], [7(V/M)], and [F] keys simultaneously,

and turn on the radio while holding them in; the alignment menu will then be activated.

In the alignment procedures, each alignment parameter is selected by pressing the [ALARM]/[2128] key. Each alignment item is selected by rotating the CH Knob. To store the alignment parameters when you are satisfied with the adjustment, press the [F] key for longer than a half second.

Frequency

1.7000 MHz

3.5000 MHz

5.5000 MHz

7.5000 MHz

12.0000 MHz

19.8000 MHz

29.0000 MHz

TX OUTPUT POWER ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load and Inline

Wattmeter to the ANT jack.

 Referring to the Table below, press the [ALARM]/

[

2128] key to recall each parameter listed, then

key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC jack to GND) and rotate the CH knob for the required output.

Parameter

1PO-VH

1PO-H

1PO-MH

1PO-ML

1PO-L

2PO-VH

2PO-H

2PO-MH

2PO-ML

2PO-L

3PO-H

3PO-MH

3PO-ML

3PO-L

4PO-H

4PO-MH

4PO-ML

4PO-L

Output Power

125 W (± 5 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

125 W (± 5 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

Parameter

5PO-H

5PO-MH

5PO-ML

5PO-L

6PO-H

6PO-MH

6PO-ML

6PO-L

7PO-H

7PO-MH

7PO-ML

7PO-L

Output Power

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

100 W (± 5 W)

50 W (± 5 W)

25 W (± 1 W)

10 W (± 1 W)

Note that a few alignment parameters are not adjustable, and are to be left as set at the factory.

Alignment

AIN ALIGNMENT

TX G

 Connect the 50 Ohm Dummy Load and Inline

Wattmeter to the ANT jack.

 Connect the AF Generator to pin 4 of the MIC

jack, and adjust the AF Generator output level to 0.5 mV @1 kHz.

 Referring to the Table below, press the [ALARM]/

[

2128] key to recall each parameter listed, then

key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC jack to GND) and rotate the CH knob for the required output.

Parameter

1TX-G-H

2TX-G-H

3TX-G-H

4TX-G-H

5TX-G-H

6TX-G-H

7TX-G-H

Output Power

50 W (± 10 W)

63 W (± 10 W)

50 W (± 10 W)

Parameter

1TX-G-L

2TX-G-L

3TX-G-L

4TX-G-L

5TX-G-L

6TX-G-L

7TX-G-L

Output Power

5 W (± 1 W)

MIC JACK PINOUT

REV ALC ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 150 Ohm Dummy Load (or three 50

Ohm Dummy Loads in parallel) to the ANT jack.

 Referring to the Table below, press the [ALARM]/

[

2128] key to recall each parameter listed, then

key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC jack to GND) and rotate the CH knob just to the point when the S-meter reading is changed from S-7 to S-8.

Parameter

1R-ALC

2R-ALC

3R-ALC

S-meter reading

S-7 to S-8 threshold.

SWR ALIGNMENT

 Connect the 150 Ohm Dummy Load (or three 50

Ohm Dummy Loads in parallel) to the ANT jack.

 Press the [ALARM]/[2128] key to recall the pa-

rameter “1_SWR3.”

 Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND), then press the [ENT] key.

 Press the [2128] key momentarily to recall the

parameter “2_SWR3.”

 Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND), then press the [ENT] key.

 Press the [2128] key momentarily to recall the

parameter “3_SWR3.”

 Key the transmitter (connect pin 3 of the MIC

jack to GND), then press the [ENT] key.

This completes the internal alignment routine.

To save all settings and exit, press and hold in the [

ENT] key for at least one second.

To exit without saving, press the POWER key.

Alignment

Note19Installation

ALE-1 Automatic Link Establishment Unit Installation

 Make sure that the transceiver off. Remove the

DC Power Cable, Microphone, and Antenna from the transceiver.

 Referring to Figure 1, remove the four screws

from the side of the transceiver (two screws for each side), along with four screws affixing the bottom case; remove the bottom case.

 Referring to Figure 2, disconnect the 13-pin con-

nector from J4001 on the GPS-INTERFACE Unit, remove the two HEX bolts which and four screws affixing the GPS-INTERFACE Unit.

 Remove the GPS-INTERFACE Unit from the

transceiver.

 Install the ALE-1 Unit to the place where it has

the GPS-INTERFACE Unit.

 Fix the ALE-1 Unit with two HEX bolts and four

screws.

 Connect the 13-pin connector to J4001 on the

ALE-1 Unit.

 Replace the bottom case with its eight screws.  Connect the DC Power Cable, Microphone, and

Antenna to the transceiver.

FIGURE 1

Programming

 Connect the CT-62 Programming Cable between

computer’s 9-pin COM port and the transceiver’s TUNER jack.

 Press and hold in the [F] and [9(M/W)] keys while

turning the power on to enter the clone mode.

 Execute the CE77 Programming Soft, then up-

load the current programming data from the transceiver via the “Upload” menu in the “Radio” parameter.

 Click the left mouse button on the “Common”

parameter, then click the left mouse button on the “Option” parameter to involve a pop-up window, select the “Option Board” item, and change its setting to “ALE Unit.”

 Click the left mouse button on the [OK] button

to close the pop-up window.

 Program the ALE features.  Download the revised programming data to the

transceiver from the computer via the “Download” menu in the “Radio” parameter.

 Installation and programming are now complete.  Disconnect the CT-62 Programming Cable from

the transceiver’s TUNER jack.

GPS-INTERFACE

Unit

Cooling Fan

4001

FIGURE 2

MAIN Unit

ALE-1 Automatic Link Establishment Unit Installation

Note

CE77 PC Programming Software

The CE77 PC Programming Software is used to program the VX-1700 HF Communications Transceiver. With the CE77 PC Programming Software, you can quickly and easily program the Vertex Standard VX-1700 operating channels and configuration from your personal computer. In the event of an accidental memory failure, channel memory and configuration data may be re-loaded in a matter of minutes.

Main Programming Screen (VFO Screen)

VFO/MEMORY

This parameter switches the Main Programming Screen between the “VFO Screen” and the “Memory Channel Screen.”

STEP

This column selects the VFO step size. To select the step size, double click the left mouse button on this column to select the desired step size from among “10 Hz,” “100 Hz,” and “1 kHz.”

RECEIVE FREQUENCY

This field sets the Default Receive Frequency of the VFO. To enter the Receive Frequency, double click the left mouse button on this column, then enter the desired Receive Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to lock in the new frequency. The available values are “0.0300 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).”

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

This field sets the Default Transmit frequency of the VFO. When you enter a Receive frequency, the Transmit frequency will automatically be set to the same frequency. To change the transmit frequency (only), double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired Transmit Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to lock in the new frequency. The available data entry values are “0.0300 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).” However, the range over which transmission may actually occur is from “1.6000 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).”

MAIN PROGRAMMING SCREEN (VFO SCREEN

)

CE77 PC Programming Software

MODE

This column selects the Operating Mode. To select the Operating Mode, double click the left mouse button on this column to invoke a pop-up window, select the desired Operating Mode, then click the [OK] button to accept the new Operating Mode. The available selections are “J3E (USB),” “J3E (LSB),” “J2B,” “A1A,” and “A3E.”

FILTER

This column selects the bandwidth of the IF filter. To select the bandwidth, double click the left mouse button on this column to toggle the desired bandwidth between “Wide (W): 2.2 kHz.” and “Narrow (N): 600 Hz.” This column does not function when the “VFO MODE” parameter has been set to “J3E” or “A3E.”

CLAR VALUE

This column allows entry of the Clarifier Offset Frequency. To enter the Offset Frequency, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired Offset Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new frequency. If an incorrect entry is made, the software will round off the entry to the nearest valid frequency automatically. Available values are “-1.00” to “+1.00” (kHz).

PWR

This column selects the Transmit Output Power. To select the TX power, double click the left mouse button on this column, then select the desired TX power from among “Low,” “Mid,” and “High.”

SHIFT

This column may used to move a spurious response “Birdie” from the CPU clock away from the operating frequency, should it cause interference. To program this column, double click the left mouse button on this column, then select the desired shift value from among “1,” “2,” “3,” and “Off (-).”

ENCRYPTION ENCR

This column turns the Voice Encryption feature “on (v)” or “off (-).” To select this feature, double click the left mouse button on this column, then set the Voice Encryption feature “on (v)” or “off (-).” This column will not function in the software when the Encryption Unit has been activated (determined from the “Encryption Unit” parameter on the “Option” tab in the “Common” Menu), or if the optional Encryption Unit is not installed.

ENCRYPTION CODE

This column selects the desired Encryption code. To program this column, double click the left mouse button on this column to invoke a pop-up window, select the desired Encryption code, then click the [OK] button to lock in the new Encryption code.

SELCALL SELF ID

This column programs the 4-digit ID for your transceiver, utilized when using the SELCALL feature. To enter the 4-digit ID, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired 4-digit ID code (numeric only) from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new ID code.

CE77 PC Programming Software

Main Programming Screen (Memory Screen)

CHN (CHANNEL)

This number is used to identify the memory channel. They do not have to occur in order, and you can duplicate numbers from other groups (do not duplicate within a group). For example, each group may have a channel 1, but a particular group may not have two channel 4s. Double click the left mouse button to toggle lock the channel lock between “Enable” and “Disable.” The Channel lines displayed in Thin Black are unlocked and enabled, channel lines displayed in Gray are locked and disabled.

PRI

This column set the Priority Channel. Double click the left mouse button on this column to toggle this selection “On (P)” or “Off (-).” When this column is set to “On (P),” the current channel will be designated as the Priority Channel.

TAG

This column is used for entry of the six character Alpha/Numeric “Tag” used to identify the channel. To enter the Alpha/Numeric “Tag,” double click the left mouse button on this column, type the characters of the desired Alpha/Numeric Tag (up to 6 characters), then press the [ENTER] key to save the programmed “Tag.”

TAG TYPE

This column selects the display indication of the channel. To select the display indication, double click the left mouse button on this column to select the desired display indication from among “Freq,” “TAG,” and “ALT.”

Freq: Indicates the memory channel by show-

ing the actual channel frequency

TAG: Indicates the memory channel by show-

ing the channel’s Alpha/numeric Tag

ALT: Indicates the memory channel by show-

ing the channel frequency and the channel’s Alpha/numeric Tag alternately.

MAIN PROGRAMMING SCREEN (MEMORY SCREEN

)

CE77 PC Programming Software

RECEIVE FREQUENCY

This column is used for entry of the Receive Frequency. To enter the Receive Frequency, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired Receive Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to lock in the new frequency. The available values are “0.0300 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).”

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

This column is used for entry of the Transmit frequency. When you enter a Receive frequency, the Transmit frequency will automatically be set to the same frequency. To change the transmit frequency (only), double click the left mouse button on this column, enter desired Transmit Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new frequency. The available data entry values are “0.0300 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).” However, the range over which transmission may actually occur is from “1.6000 (MHz)” to “30.0000 (MHz).”

MODE

FILTER

This column selects the bandwidth of the IF filter. To select the bandwidth, double click the left mouse button on this column to toggle the desired bandwidth between “Wide (W): 2.2 kHz” and “Narrow (N): 600 Hz.” This column does not function when the “OPERATING MODE” parameter has been set to “J3E” or “A3E.”

CLAR VALUE

This column allows entry of a Clarifier Offset Frequency, if desired. To enter the Offset Frequency, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired Off-

set Frequency from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new frequency. If an incorrect entry is made, the entry will be rounded off to the nearest valid frequency automatically. Available values are “-1.00” to “+1.00” (kHz).

WRITE PROTECT

This column defines whether the Filed Programming feature will be “Enabled (OVERWRITE)” or “Disabled (PROTECT).”

PWR

This column selects the Transmit Output Power. To select the TX power, double click the left mouse button on this column to select the desired TX power from among “Low,” “Mid,” and “High.”

SHIFT

ENCRYPTION ENCR

This column turns the Voice Encryption feature “on (v)” or “off (-).” To select this feature, double click the left mouse button on this column, then set the Voice Encryption feature “on (v)” or “off (-).” This column will not function in the software when the Encryption Unit has been activated using the “Encryption Unit” parameter on the “Option” tab in the “Common” Menu, or if the optional Encryption Unit is not installed.

ENCRYPTION CODE

SELCALL SELF ID

CE77 PC Programming Software

File Menu

NEW

Opens a new file. Click the left mouse button on the “New” parameter in the File menu; this will open the default configuration of the CE77 software. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+N

OPEN

Opens a previously-saved configuration from the disk. Click the left mouse button on the “Open” parameter in the File menu; a pop-up window will appear which shows you all the current files saved in the specified path. The current folder that is saved the current file is in the top box, and the name of the current file is in the bottom box. Double click the left mouse button on the desired file to open its file. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+O

SAVE

Saves the programming session to the disk with the same name and directory. Click the left mouse button on the “Save” parameter in the File menu to save the current file. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+S

SAVE AS

Save the programming session to the disk

new name.

Click the left mouse button on the “Save As” parameter in the File menu, a pop-up window appears which shows you all the current files saved to the specified path. To save the programming session with the new name, type a file name in the bottom box, then click the left mouse button on the [SAVE] box.

Prints a configuration to hard copy. Click the left mouse button on the “Print” parameter in the File menu; the “Printer” window will open to enable printing. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+P

PRINT PREVIEW

Previews a print configuration for subsequent printing of a hard copy. Click the left mouse button on the “Print Preview” parameter in the File menu; the “Printer” window will appear.

PRINT SETUP

Sets the configuration of the printer. Click the left mouse button on the “Print Setup” parameter in the File menu; the “Printer” window will open to enable setting of the configuration of the printer.

PRINTOUT LIST

Selects the printout list for printing of a hard copy. Click the left mouse button on the “Printout” parameter in the File menu, the “Printout List” window open to enable selecting the printout list to be printed.

with the

FILE MENU

CONFIGURE

Selects the communication port which is connected to the CT-62 PC Programming Cable (which is connected to the radio).

EXIT

Quits the program and closes the window. If the present configuration has not been saved to disk, you will be asked to confirm whether you wish to save it.

CE77 PC Programming Software

Edit Menu

COPY

Use this command to copy selected data onto the clipboard. This command is unavailable if there is no data currently selected. Copying data to the clipboard replaces the contents previously stored there. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+C

PASTE

Use this command to insert a copy of the clipboard contents at the insertion point. This command is unavailable if the clipboard is empty. Shortcuts

Toolbar: Keys: CTRL+V

EDIT MENU

View Menu

TOOL BAR

The toolbar is displayed across the top of the application window, below the menu bar. The toolbar provides quick mouse access to many tools used in CE77. To hide or display the Toolbar, click the left mouse button on the “Toolbar” parameter in the “View” menu.

STATUS BAR

The Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of the CE77 window. The left area of the Status Bar describes actions of menu items as you use the arrow keys to navigate through menus. This area similarly shows messages that describe the actions of Toolbar buttons as you depress them, before releasing them. If after viewing the description of the Toolbar button command you wish not to execute the command, then release the mouse button while the pointer is off the Toolbar button. To display or hide the Status Bar, click the left mouse button on the “Status Bar” parameter in the “View” menu. The right areas of the Status Bar indicate which of the following keys are latched down:

Indicator Description

CAP The “Caps Lock” key is latched down. NUM The “Num Lock” key is latched down. SCRL The “Scroll Lock” key is latched down.

ITEM

This parameter commands the channel data item to appear or disappear on the main screen. Put a check mark on the item to display it on the main screen.

VIEW MENU

CE77 PC Programming Software

Common Menu

A1A (CW) FUNCTION PARAMETERS

This parameter programs the various configuration items of the A1A (CW) mode. Put a check mark into the check box to enable adjustment of its parameter from the transceiver’s set (“menu”) mode. The available parameters are: CW Delay, CW QSK, Side Tone SET, and Side Tone Level.

CW DELAY

This parameter sets the CW delay time. To program the delay time, double click the left mouse button on this column, then enter the desired delay time from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new delay time. The available values are “30mSec” to “3000mSec,” (10 mSec multiples) and “FULL.” To enter the “FULL” option, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter “0” from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new delay time.

CW QSK

This parameter sets the delay time between the instant when the telegraph key is closed (key down) and the moment the actual carrier envelope is transmitted. The available values are “10mSec” to “30mSec” (5 mSec multiples).

SIDE TONE SET

This parameter defines whether the CW side tone level is linked to the front panel’s VOL knob (“LINK”), or not linked (“FIX”).

SIDE TONE LEVEL

This parameter sets the CW side-tone (monitor) level. To program the CW side-tone level, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter desired side-tone volume level from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the CW side tone level. When the “SIDE TONE SET” parameter is set to “FIX,” the available selections are “0” to “100.” When the “SIDE TONE SET” parameter is set to “LINK,” the available selections are “-100” to “100.”

COMMON MENU

"A1A (CW) FUNCTION" PARAMETERS

CE77 PC Programming Software

HARDWARE PARAMETERS

Put a check mark into the check box to enable adjustment of its parameter from the transceiver’s set (“menu”) mode. The available parameters are: 1.6 - 4 MHz RF Power, 4 - 30 MHz RF Power, Dimmer Level-1, and Dimmer Level-2.

1.6 - 4 MHz RF POWER

This parameter programs the TX output power on the 1.6 - 4 MHz band for each power setting level. To program the TX output power, double click the left mouse button on this column; enter desired TX output power from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new TX output power. The available values are “10 (W)” to “125 (W)” for “High” power setting on the 1.6 - 4 MHz band, and “10 (W)” to “125 (W)” for “High” power setting on the 4 - 30 MHz band, “Medium” power setting, and “Low” power setting.

4 - 30 MHz RF POWER

This parameter programs the TX output power on the 4 - 30 MHz band for each power setting level. To program the TX output power, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter desired TX output power from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the new TX output power. The vailable values are “10 (W)” to “100 (W).”

DIMMER LEVEL - 1

This parameter programs the Display Back-light Level and Back-light Options when “DIM” is not selected. The available Back-light Levels are “1” to “10,” and “OFF.” The available Back-light Options are “ON” (always on) and “Key On 10S” (Back-light on for ten seconds after any key stroke).

DIMMER LEVEL - 2

This parameter programs the Display Back-light Level and Back-light Options when “DIM” is selected. The available Back-light Levels are “1” to “10,” and “OFF.” The available Back-light Options are “ON” (always on) and “Key On 10S” (Back-light on for ten seconds after any key stroke).

"HARDWARE" PARAMETERS

CE77 PC Programming Software

KEY FUNCTION PARAMETERS

This parameter sets the configurations for the keypad and button functions of the radio. Put a check mark into the check box to enable adjustment of its parameter from the transceiver’s set (“menu”) mode. The available parameters are: P1 SET, P2 SET, P3 SET, P4 SET, and PU/D SET.

P1 SET - P4 SET

This parameter programs the Programmable Function Button feature. The available selections are: 1CH, 2CH, 3CH, 4CH, 1 MHz UP, 1 MHz Down, CLAR (+), CLAR (-), DW, ENCRYPTION, LOCK, PRI, SCAN, SPK OFF, RF PWR SEL, VOX, ALE, CALL, MONI, RCV MSG, SELCALL,TELCALL, AUX TOGGLE, AUX PRS TO H, AUX PRS TO L, and N/A.

PU/D SET

This parameter programs the Programmable Function Button feature which is located between the CH and VOL knobs. The available selections are:

2182-ALARM: Pressing the left button acti-

vates the alarm generator. Pressing the right button places the radio in the “Emergency Channel” mode. Press both buttons to transmit the alarm tone.

UP-DWN: Press the buttons to select the

frequency control method among the “VFO mode,” “ITU mode,” and “Memory mode.”

"KEY FUNCTION" PARAMETERS

Selection Key Function

1CH Recalls the Dealer pre-programmed channel “1” directly while operating in the Memory Channel mode. 2CH Recalls the Dealer pre-programmed channel “2” directly while operating in the Memory Channel mode. 3CH Recalls the Dealer pre-programmed channel “3” directly while operating in the Memory Channel mode. 4CH Recalls the Dealer pre-programmed channel “4” directly while operating in the Memory Channel mode. 1 MHz UP Tunes the VFO frequency upward in 1 MHz steps while operating in the VFO mode. 1 MHz Down Tunes the VFO frequency downward in 1 MHz steps while operating in the VFO mode. CLAR (+) Tunes the receiver frequency upward without changing the transmit frequency (Clarifier function). CLAR (–) Tunes the receiver frequency downward without changing the transmit frequency (Clarifier function). DW Activates the Dual Watch feature. ENCRYPTION Toggles the Encryption feature “on” and “off.” LOCK Toggles the Key Lockout feature “on” and “off.” PRI Activates the Priority Scan. SCAN Activates Scanning. SPK OFF Toggles the internal speaker (or external speaker, if used) “on” and “off.” RF PWR SEL Selects the transmit power output level (“Low,” “Medium,” and “High”). VOX Toggles the VOX feature “on” and “off.” ALE Toggles the ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) feature “on” and “off.” CALL Transmits a Selcall (or ALE) while operating in the Selcall (or ALE) mode. MONI Disables the noise squelch action (to hear background noise).

Press again this key to activate the noise squelch (quiet the noise).

RCV MSG Recalls the last-received Selcall or ALE Message. SELCALL Toggles the SELCALL feature “on” and “off.” TELCALL Transmits a Telcall while operating in the Selcall mode. AUX TOGGLE Toggles the optional accessory port “3” “on” and “off.” AUX PRS TO H Turns the optional accessory port “2” to “High.” AUX PRS TO L Turns the optional accessory port “1” to “Low.”

Accessory Port “3”

Accessory Port “2”

Accessory Port “1”

MAIN Unit

CE77 PC Programming Software

MARKETING PARAMETERS

This parameter indicates the Market Application Number and Serial Number of the radio. The available parameters are Market Applications and Serial Number.

MARKET APPLICATIONS

This parameter indicates the Alpha/numeric “Tag” (up to 16 digits) used for identifying the owner or application of the radio.

SERIAL NUMBER

This parameter presently is not supported. It will be used in the future.

"MARKETING" PARAMETERS

MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS

This parameter programs the miscellaneous configuration options of the radio. Put a check mark into the check box to enable adjustment of its parameter from the transceiver’s set (“menu”) mode. The available parameters are: Alarm AF SET, Alarm Vol SET, Beep Tone, Beep AF SET, Beep VOL, Dual Watch Mode, Lock Mode, Scan Resume, Standby Beep, VOX Gain, and VOX Delay.

ALARM AF SET

This parameter defines whether the Alarm tone level is linked to the front panel’s VOL knob (“LINK”) or not linked (“FIX”).

ALARM VOL SET

This parameter sets the Alarm level of the Emergency, Selcall, and ALE features. To program the Alarm level, double click the left mouse button on this column, enter the desired Alarm level from the keyboard, then press the [ENTER] key to accept the programmed alarm level. When the “ALARM AF SET” parameter is set to “FIX,” the available selections are “0” to “100.” When the “ALARM AF SET” parameter is set to “LINK,” the available selections are “-100” to “100.”

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