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Signal/One CX7
Notes
Revised
071218.
Check-out
and alignment form:
doc
pdf
Modifications:
Power supply IC update.
LM380 or LM384 audio output.
High SWR protection.
RIT mod.
LED counter update.
IEC AC power connector and
filter.
Line varistor protection; (3) V130LA10A.
Heat sink for power supply regulators.
QRP power control.
Automatic cooling fan.
Curtis keyer.
CW filter amplifiers.
31 MHz injection passband.
40 MHz passband.
IF gain adjustment; reduces AGC noise.
Sidetone level control minimum.
Spot level control minimum.
A-B spot level vs. A/T.O. spot level equalization.
PTO B shift on dual receive.
Counter input level modification to reduce frequency shift in dual
receive.
Mike preamp for Heil mikes.
Patch cable routing modification to reduce hum.
Carrier oscillator adjustment.
Front end AGC adjustment.
Separate +15 regulator for AGC; eliminates AGC noise.
S-meter linearity.
PA keying.
Semi-QSK, using VOX circuits.
Driver protection.
Standby switch.
PA filament switch.
Connectors on PTOs; simplifies servicing.
+5 volt supply from filament winding; especially for LED counters.
Front panel sidetone level.
Positive PTT and KEY lines; for compatibility with other station gear.
Repairs:
Transistor replacements.
Filter capacitor replacements.
W104 factory error.
Meter light.
Surgistor: see check-out form.
8072 test adapter for TV7-D.
PTO overhaul.
Driver overhaul.
Board removal.
Test jigs for testing boards out of radio.
Operation:
PA tuning; see check-out
form.
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