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TK-868G REALIGNMENT / Service Manual List Title Parts number Remarks Destination TX-RX unit PCB number TK-868G B51-8500-00 C,C3 J72-0678-02 TK-868G B51-8502-00 M,M3 J72-0678-02 TK-868HG B51-8541-00 SUPPLEMENT J72-0760-02 TK-868HG B51-8541-10 REVISED C,C3 J72-0760-12 TK-868G B51-8566-00 SUPPLEMENT J72-0760-22 This Service manual Frequency range...
TK-868G INSTALLATION / Modifying the Transceiver Ignition Sense Cable (KCT-18 : Option) Modify the transceiver as follows to turn the power or the The KCT-18 is an optional cable for enabling the ignition Horn Alert or Manual Relay function on and off with the igni- function.
TK-868G INSTALLATION / PA/HA Unit (KAP-1 : Option) Modifying the Transceiver Installing the KAP-1 in the Transceiver Horn alert The Horn Alert (max. 2A drive) and Public Address func- The signal from pin 4 of IC9 on the TX-RX unit turns Q5 tions are enabled by inserting the KAP-1 W1 (3P;...
TK-868G INSTALLATION / Public address The signal from pin 13 of IC9 on the TX-RX unit drives PA relay in the KAP-1 and switches the audio power amplifier output between the external PA system (through KCT-19) and internal and external speakers.
TK-868G INSTALLATION / Emergency Mode Transceiver Modification Procedure install the foot switch Install the foot switch through the KCT-19 and KCT-18. When the switch is treaded on, the radio enters the emer- gency mode. Change the power switch circuit TX-RX unit (B/2) : Control section $R705 : Attach (R92-1252-05, 0Ω)
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TK-868G INSTALLATION / Emergency Mode System Chart Press the Foot switch once Emergency mode Emergency channel LCD dots light TX 25 sec. ← → RX 5 sec. Dots Foot switch 1 push Emergency ACK code receive LCD dots light After 1 min.
TK-868G PARTS LIST / CAPACITORS CC 45 TH 1H 220 J • Capacitor value Color* CC45 010 = 1pF 0 = 22pF 100 = 10pF 1 = Type … ceramic, electrolytic, etc. 4 = Voltage rating Multiplier 101 = 100pF 2 = Shape …...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / New Parts. indicates safety critical components. L : Scandinavia K : USA P : Canada Parts without Parts No. are not supplied. Y : PX (Far East, Hawaii) T : England E : Europe Les articles non mentionnes dans le Parts No. ne sont pas fournis.
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C92-0507-05 CHIP-TAN 4.7UF 6.3WV C148,149 CK73GB1H471K CHIP C 470PF CC73GCH1H101J CHIP C 100PF C150 CK73FF1C105Z CHIP C 1.0UF...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C247 CK73GB1H102K CHIP C 1000PF C559 CK73GB1H102K CHIP C 1000PF C248 C92-0585-05 CHIP-TAN 4.7UF 16WV...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation J501 E08-0877-05 MODULAR JACK RK73GB1J104J CHIP R 100K 1/16W RK73GB1J220J CHIP R 1/16W F53-0108-05 FUSE...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation RK73GB1J271J CHIP R 1/16W R163 R92-0670-05 CHIP R 0 OHM RK73GB1J102J CHIP R 1.0K 1/16W...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R535 RK73GB1J332J CHIP R 3.3K 1/16W R602 RK73GB1J473J CHIP R 1/16W R536 RK73GB1J153J CHIP R...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / TX-RX UNIT (X57-5963-09) PLL/VCO (X58-4670-16) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation D527,528 DA204U DIODE 3SK240 D527,528 HSB123 DIODE DTC144EKA DIGITAL TRANSISTOR D529 MA742 DIODE...
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TK-868G PARTS LIST / PLL/VCO (X58-4670-16) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description Ref. No. Address Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R114 RK73GB1J470J CHIP R 1/16W R115 RK73GB1J103J CHIP R 1/16W R116 RK73GB1J392J CHIP R 3.9K 1/16W...
TK-868G PACKING / 31 Polystyrene foamed fixture (R) (H10-6619-12) 33 Protection bag (H25-0720-04) 8 Instruction manual (B62-1259-20) 30 Polystyrene foamed fixture (F) (H10-6618-12) 34 Item carton case (H52-1520-02) Parts with the exploded numbers larger than 700 are not supplied.
TK-868G ADJUSTMENT / Test Mode Test Mode Operating Features This transceiver has a test mode. To enter test mode, press [SCN] key and turn power on. Hold [SCN] key until test channel No. and test signalling No. appears on LCD.
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TK-868G ADJUSTMENT / Tuning Mode Display Function name FREQ_ _XX Frequency adj. HPOW_XXX H.POW_XXX H.P.OW_XXX H.P.O.W_XXX H.P.O.W._XXX H.P.O.W._.XXX RF high power Hi power (L) Hi power (L') Hi power (C) Hi power (H') Hi power (H) [D/A] [D/A] [D/A] [D/A]...
TK-868G ADJUSTMENT Test Equipment Required for Alignment Test Equipment Major Specifications 1. Standard Signal Generator Frequency Range 350 to 520MHz (SSG) Modulation Frequency modulation and external modulation Output –127dBm/0.1µV to greater than –7dBm/100mV 2. Power Meter Input Impedance 50Ω Operation Frequency...
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TK-868G & 1 : BLC 2 : PSB 3 : E 4 : PTT 5 : ME 6 : MIC 7 : HOOK 8 ; CM...
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TK-868G ADJUSTMENT Common Section Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ±0.1V 1. PLL lock 1) Set test mode TX-RX CV TC106 7.0V voltage CH : CH3 - Sig1 Power meter (A/2) F. conter 2) PTT : ON (Transmit) TC109 7.0V...
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TK-868G ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 3. Squelch 3 1) Set test mode Rear Front CH / Adjust to the • Wide Select “SQL3” in tuning mode. panel panel squelch threshold “S.QL3”...
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TK-868G ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 0.5W 3) “L.P.O.W” Power meter Rear Front CH / 5.0W PTT : ON panel panel Adjust [ *** ] 4) “L.P.O.W.” PTT : ON Adjust [ *** ] 5) “L.P.O.W._.”...
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TK-868G ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifications/Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment ± 2.4kHz~3.4kHz 8. MIC 1) Set test mode Power meter Rear Check seisitivity CH : CH1 - Sig1 Deviation panel check AG : 1kHz/5mV meter PTT : ON...
Chassis The tuning data (Deviation, Squelch, etc.) for the EEPROM, Use jig (Part No. : A10-4010-02) for repairing the TK-868G. is stored in memory. When parts are changed, readjust the The jig facilitates the voltage check when the voltage on the transceiver.
LEVEL DIAGRAM / Receiver Section / Center Frequency 49.95MHz 450kHz Audio Frequency SG input level for 12dB SINAD are obtained measured by connecting SG to each point via a 0.01µF capacitor. AF VTVM AF level obtained when the AF output level is adjusted for 0.45V/4Ω with the front panel AF VOL control.
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TK-868G DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3270-10) DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3270-10) Component side view Foil side view PLL/VCO (X58-4670-16) Component side view J72-0676-02 C115 C119 L109 CN101 L103 C104 L112 (ST) 6 C122 Q105 L106 Q106 R109 Q102 C125 R111 C127 R110 R108 R115...
TK-868G SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency Range ........ C6 : 350 to 390MHz Number of Channels ......Maximum 128 channels Number of Groups ......Maximum 128 channels Channel Spacing ......... Wide : 25kHz Narrow : 12.5kHz PLL Channel Stepping ......5, 6.25kHz Operating Voltage .......