Chapter 2 Theory Of Operation
2.1
Introduction
This chapter provides a basic theory of operation for the radio components.
2.2
Major Assemblies
• Main PCB – Contains the RF circuits which comprises receiver, transmitter, phase-locked loop
(PLL) frequency synthesizer, micro controller, power supply, audio and digital circuits
• Display and Keypad PCB (Limited and Full Keypad models only) – 8 characters (14 segments
star burst) and 10 icons with backlighting, liquid-crystal display (LCD)
• Volume Knob PCB (PMDN4129AR) – Rotary Volume Knob
2.2.1
Receiver
The radio's receiver is a double conversion super heterodyne with 1st IF of 45.1 MHz and 2nd IF of
455 kHz.
UHF1 receiver design covers the frequency range of 403 – 447 MHz.
UHF2 receiver design covers the frequency range of 435 – 480 MHz.
VHF receiver design covers the frequency range of 136 – 174 MHz.
RX from
Antenna Switch
Preselector
RF
Postselector
Filter
Amp
First LO
from Synthesizer
N/S_SW
Descriminator
Recovered Audio
RSSI
Figure 2-1. Receiver Block Diagram
Crystal
Filter
1st Mixer
Filter
Inj Filter
Ceramic
455C24
LPF
Quadrature
Detector
IF
Amp
Filter
455FW
455HW
IF
Amp
Crystal
44.645MHz