OPERATING AND

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR •••
COMMUNICATIONS
TRANSCEIVER
MODEL FPM-300 MK II

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"The Hallicrafter's Company warrants each new radio product manu-
factured by it to be free. from defective material and workmanship
and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part in ex-
change for any part of any unit of its manufacture which under nor-
mal installation, use and service discloses such defect, provided the
unit is delivered by the owner to our allthorized radio dealer, whole-
saler, from whom purchased, or, authorized service center, ill tact; for
examination, with all transportation charges prepaid within ninety
days from the cUJte of sale to original purchaser and provided that
such examination discloses in our judgment that it is thus defective.

This warranty does not extend to any of Ollr radio products which
have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring not
our own, improper installation, or to use in violation of instTllctions
furnished by us, nor extended to units which have been repaired or
altered olltside of ollr factory or authorized service center, nor to cases
where the serial number thereof has been removed, defaced or changed,
nor to accessories used therewith not of our own manufacture.

Any part of a unit approved for remedy or exchange hereunder will

be remedied or exchanged by the allthorized radio dealer or whole-
saler without charge to the owner.

This warranty is in lieu of all other u:arranties expressed or implied

and no representative or person is allfhorized to aSSl/me for liS allY
other liability in connection with the sale of our radio products:'
 OPERA TING AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER MODEL FPM-300 MK II

Manufactured By:
The Hallicrafters Co.
600 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows, lllinois 60008

Printed in U.S.A. 094-006622

274 Issue A
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page

I GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . 1
1-1 Introduction.............................................. 1
1-2 Television Interference (TVI) Suppression . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-3 Accessory Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 2

II SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

In INS T ALLA TION. . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . • . . . • . . . • . . • . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . 7

3-1 Unpacking............................................... 7
3-2 L o c a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3- 3 Antenna........................................,........ 7
3-4 Grounds................................................ 8
3- 5 Microphone.............................................. 8
.3-6 Keyer.................................................. 8
3-7 Head Phones. . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3-8 Relay.................................................. 8
3-9 Blower................................................. 8
3-10 Fuse • . . . . . . • . • . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-11 117V/234Vac Strapping Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . • • . . . . . 9
3-12 Base Station Installation . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . . . • • • • • . . . . • • . . 9
3-13 Mobile Installation . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-14 Mobile Noise Suppression . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . 10

IV OPERATING CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4-1 G e n e r a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4-2 Tuning Control. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . 11
4-3 REC. GAIN/PWR OFF Control. . . • . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 11
4-4 CAL. Control. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . 11
4-5 REC. AUDIO/PULL CAL Control . • . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4-6 MODE Control. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 12
4-7 FUNCTION Control. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4-8 MIC/ CW LEVEL Control. . . . . . • • . • . • . . • . • . . • . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . 12
4-9 BAND Selector. . • . . . . . • . . . . . • • . • . . . • . • . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . • . • . . 12
4-10 PRE-SELECTOR Control . . . . . • . . . . • . • • . • • . • . . • . . . • . . • • • . . . . . 12
4-11 P A TUNE Control. . . . . . . . • • . . . • . . . . . . • • . • . . . . . • • . . . • . . . . . . . 12
4-12 PA LOAD Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . • • • . . . • . • . . . • . . . . . . . . 12

V TUNING PROCEDURE. • • • . . . . • . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . 13
5-1 G e n e r a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5-2 Receiver Operation. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • • . . . 13
5- 3 Dial Calibration. . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . • 13
5-4 Basic Transmitter Tune-Up. . . . . . • . • . . . • . . . • . • • . • • . • . . . . . . • . . . 14
5- 5 CW Operation . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . • . . • • . • • • . . . . . . . . . . 15
5-6 Push-To-Talk SSB Operation. . . • . . • . • . . . . . . • . • • • • . . . . . • . . . • . . . 15
5-7 Voice-Controlled SSB Operation. . . • • . . . • . • . . • . . . . . • • . . . • . . . . . . . 16

VI THEORY OF OPERATION. • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . . 17
6-1 General................................................ 17
6-2 Receiver Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 17
6-3 Transmitter Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . • . • • • . . . . . . . . 17
6-4 Metering................................................ 18
6-5 AALC System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . 18
6-6 VOX Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTD)
Section Title Page

VII SERVICE DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 26

7-1 Cover and Chassis Removal. . • • . • • . • • • • • . . •• . • •. • . • • • . . •. . • • . • 26
7 -2 Dial and Meter Lamp Replacement • • . • • . . . • . •. • • •. • . • • • • .• • . . . • . 26
7-3 Final Amplifier Tube Replacement. . . . . • • . . • . . . • •. . • • • • . •. . . . . . • 26
7-4 Driver Amplifier Tube Replacement • • . • • . . . • . • • . . . . • • • • • . •• • • . . . 26
7- 5 Troubleshooting....................... •• • • •• . . • • • . . • .. . . • . • 26
7-6 Service and Operating Questions.. • . • . • • . • • • . • • . . . . • • . . . ••. . • • • • 26

vm ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE . . • • . • • • . . . . • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • . . • . . • . • • . . 35
8-1 General................................................ 35
8-2 Equipment Required. . . . • • • • . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . • . . • . . . • . . . • . • . . 35
8-3 Meter Zero and Bias Adjustment. • • . . • . . • • . . • . . • • . • • . . . . . . • . . . • . 35
8-4 Carrier Balance Adjustment. • . • • .; • • . . . . . • • . • • . . • • • • . . • . • . . • . . • 37
8-5 Crystal Calibrator Adjustment. . • • ... • . . • • . . • • . . . • • • . . • . • • . . . . • • 37
8-6 Final Amplifier Neutralization. • . . . . . • . . . • . . • . • . . • . . • . . . • . . . . . . 37
8-7 VFO Calibration Alignment ..•...• J • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 37
8-8 VFO/Pre-Mixer Band Pass Transformer Alignment. • . . . . . • • • •. • . . . . . . 38
8-9 IF Amplifier Alignment. • . • . • • . • • • . • . • . • • • . • • . • . • • . • •. . • • • • • . 39
8-10 Alignment of Mixer, RF Amplifier and Driver Stages. • . . • . • • • . • • . . • . • . 39
8-11 BFO/Carrier Oscillator Alignment. . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . • . • . . •. . • . . • . . 40

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Title Page

1-1 Model FPM-300 MKll Transceiver • . • . • • . • • • • • . . • . . . • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • 1

3-1 Rear View of Model FPM-300 MKll Transceiver. . . . • • . • . • . . • • • • • • • • . • • • • 7
3-2 Microphone Wiring for Push-To-Talk and VOX Operation of Transmitter •••.•... 8
3-3 Base Station Installation with Linear Amplifier. • • • • • • . . . • • • • . • • • • • • • • • . . 10
4-1 Front Panel View of FPM-300 MKll Transceiver. • . • • . • • . . • . . • • • . • . • . • • . . 11
6-1 Block Diagram of Model FPM-300 MKll Transceiver. • • . . • • . • • • • • . • • • • . • . . 20
6-2 Schematic Diagram, Model FPM-300 MKn Transceiver. . . . • • • • • • • • • • . • • . • . 21
6- 3 Schematic Diagram, 9 MHz Transceive Function Module • . • • • . • • . • • • • • • . . • • 2'2
6-4 Schematic Diagram, Vro/Pre-Mixer / Audio Amplifier Module. . • • . . • • • . • • • • • • 23
6-5 Schematic Diagram, Pre-Selector / ALC Module. • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . . • 24
6-6 Schematic Diagram, 25 kHz Calibrator Module • • • • • • • . . • • • . • • • • • • • • . • • . . 25
7-1 Component Locations, Top View. • . • . . • • . • . • • . • • • . . • • . . • . • • • • • • • • • . • 27
7-2 Component Locations, Bottom View. • • • • • • . • • • . • . • . • . . • • • • . • • • • • • • • . . 28
7-3 Voltage Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7-4 Resistance Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7-5 Component Layout, 9 MHz Transceive Function Module. . • • • . • . . • • • • • • • • • • . 30
7-6 Component Layout, Power Supply Module. . • . . • • . • • • . • • • • • . . • • • • • . . . • . • 31
7-7 Component Layout, VFO/Pre-Mixer/ Audio Amplifier Module. • • • • • • • • . • . • • . • • 32
7-8 Component Layout, Pre-Selector/ALC Module. • • . . . • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • • . • • . • 33
7-9 Component Layout, 25 kHz Calibrator Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8-1 Alignment Adjustments . . . . . . . . . .; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . • . 36

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 SECTION I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-1. INTRODUCTION. Hallicrafters Model FPM- the transceiver. Amplified automatic level control
300 MK II (figure 1-1) is a precision-built, (AALC) monitors the final amplifier grid circuit
high performance transceiver of advanced design. to control signal frequency and intermediate fre-
Complete coverage is provided for single-side- quency amplifier stage gain accordingly. Trans-
band (SSB) and continuous wave (CW) operation mitter audio circuit levels are also controlled by
in the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter amateur audio limiter action ahead of the modulator stage
bands. The transceiver is a hybrid system to handle the wide range of signal levels received
utilizing the most desirable features of solid from the microphone.
state and tube circuitry in its design. The system
consists of two vacuum tubes, three integrated The FPM-300 Transceiver is a complete
circuits, 19 bi-polar transistors, 14 FET tran- desk-top or mobile amateur radio station, requir-
sistors, three bridge rectifiers, six zener ing only a 117V /234Vac or 12 Vdc power source,
reference diodes, and 19 general purpose diodes. antenna, and microphone or key to place it in
The single conversion heterodyning system em- operation.
ploys bi-lateral signal frequency and intermed-
iate frequency amplifier stages. other features of the FPM-300 include:
• Choice of voice operated transmission
A 25 kHz crystal controlled signal source (VOX) or push-to-talk (PTT) for SSB
provides an accurate frequency reference for operation, and semi-automatic break-
maintaining true dial calibration. in control for CW operation.
Clean single sideband transmission without ' • Accurately calibrated variable fre-
severe flat-topping of the final amplifier stage is quency oscillator (VFO) with good me-
assured by two separate control circuits within chanical and temperature stability.

156-018839

Figure 1-1. Model FPM-300 MK II Transceiver.

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 • Double reduction planetary drive tuning specifically selected to avoid undesired reso-
mechanism with wide spaced knob skirt nances and are arranged to prevent parasitic
calibration marks representing ap- oscillations.
proximately one kHz of incremental
tuning. There are, however, some types of TVI
that cannot be prevented within the transmitter
• Constant tuning rate on all bands. itself. This is particularly true in fringe reception
areas. In such cases, a good commercial low pass
• Six pole crystal lattice 9 MHz filter filter connected at the transceiver antenna con-
of 2.1 kHz Bandwidth for optimum se- nector is recommended. For a more complete
lectivity and single sideband response. discussion of measures that may be used to handle
special problems of this type, refer to the "Radio
• Product detector with crystal controlled Amateur's Handbook" published by the American
beat frequency oscillator (BFO) in- Radio Relay League.
jection for maximum stability.
1-3. ACCESSORY ITEMS. The following items
• Upper and lower sideband operation are available to complement the FPM-300 Trans-
on all bands, 80 through 10 meters. ceiver in various installations and operating
modes.
• Keyed side tone for monitoring CW
transmissions. MR-300 Mobile Mounting Kit
This kit of parts facilitates installation
• Built-in 25 kHz, crystal controlled of the FPM-300 Transceiver in mobile
calibrator for exact dial calibration.
applications. The kit consists of the DC
power cable required and a suitable
• "s" meter for receiver tuning and under-the-dash hanger with hardware.
plate current metering for transmitter
tuning and operating convenience. No Wing screws permit installation and
panel switching required. removal of the transceiver without re-
moving the hanger itself from the ve-
hicle.
• Accessory fan kit available for cooler,
more efficient operation.
HA-60 Blower Kit
• Self-contained power supplywithpower This unit is intended to provide addi-
cable connector strapping for 11 7V / tional cooling of the FPM-300. The rear
234 Vac or 12 Vdc operation. panel of the transceiver is pre-punched
for the blower housing and four mount-
1-2 •. TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (TVI) SUP- ing screws (see figure 3-1). Power for
the HA-60 is obtained from the
PRESSION. "BLOWER" receptacle on the rear
apron of the transceiver. The kit in-
The FPM-300 Transceiver has been designed cludes a quiet running fan, finger guard,
and constructed to suppress spurious radiation power cord with plug, and mounting
that may cause television interference. The TVI hardware. The use of the HA-60 is
problem was given full consideration in the design highly recommended for both base sta-
and layout of the chassis. Components have been tion and mobile installations.

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 SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Tube and Transistor Complement with Functions.

REF SYMBOL TYPE FUNCTION

Vl0l 12BY7A Transmitter Driver

Vl02 6KD6 Transmitter Power Amplifier
Ql0l 2N1522 DC/DC Converter
Ql02 2N1522 DC/DC Converter
Q201 40841 Transmitter IF Amplifier
Q202 40841 Receiver IF Amplifier
Q203 40841 Receiver IF Amplifier
Q204 SE4002 9 MHz AVC Amplifier
Q205 SE4002 AVC Amplifier
Q206 MPS6515 "S" Meter Amplifier
Q207 MPS6515 Transmitter IF Amplifier
Q208 MPS6523 Transmitter Audio Amplifier
Q209 MPS6515 Microphone Amplifier
Q210 2N5458 Microphone Pre-Amplifier
Q211 MPS404 Relay Control Amplifier
Q212 SE4002 1750 Hz Tone Oscillator
Z201 MC1496G Product Detector
Z202 LM370 Transmitter Audio Compression Amplifier and
VOX Relay Control
Q301 MPS6531 Relay Control Amplifier
Q401 40468A VFO
Q402 40468A VFO Buffer Amplifier
Q403 40468A Injection Frequency Amplifier
Q404 40468A Injection Frequency Amplifier
Q405 SE5025 Heterodyne Crystal Oscillator
Q406 40468A Buffer Amplifier
Q407 MPS6515 Receiver Audio Amplifier
Q408 A138 Receiver Audio Amplifier
Q409 MPS6516 Receiver Audio Amplifier
Q410 2N4077 Receiver Audio P .A.
Q411 2N4078 Receiver Audio P.A.
Q412 2N5458 Carrier Crystal Oscillator
Q413 2N5458 Carrier Crystal Oscillator

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 Table 1. Tube and Transistor Complement with Functions (Cont).
REF SYMBOL TYPE FUNCTION

Q501 40841 Receiver RF Amplifier

Q502 40841 Transmitter RF Amplifier
Q503 MPS6515 ALC Control Amplifier
Q504 SE4002 ALC Control Amplifier
Q701 2N5458 100 kHz Marker Crystal Oscillator
Z701 MFC6020 Frequency Divider

Table 2. General Specifications.

Tuning Ranges: Full frequency coverage of the amateur bands in eight ranges as follows:

Band (meters) Frequency (MHz)

80 3.45 to 4.05
40 6.95 to 7.55
20 13.95 to 14.55
15 20.95 to 21.55
10 27.95 to 28.55
10 28.45 to 29.05
10 28.95 to 29.55
10 29.45 to 30.05

Heterodyne Oscillator Crystals: Type CR-55A/U and *CR-72/U in HC-18/U Holder.

Tuning Range (MHz) Crystal Frequency (kHz)

3.45 to 4.05 None

6.95 to 7.55 21,500.000
13.95 to 14.55 28,500.000
20.95 to 21.55 35,500.000
27.95 to 28.55 *42,500.000 (crystal not supplied)
28.45 to 29.05 43,000.000
28.95 to 29.55 *43,500.000 (crystal not supplied)
29.45 to 30.05 *44,000.000 (crystal not supplied)

Types of emission: SSB - selectable USB/LSB with suppressed carrier.

CW - keyed audio tone

Frequency control: Self contained VFO. Tunes 4950 to 5550 kHz.

Transmission control: SSB operation:

PTT - manual (push- to- talk)
VOX - voice operated control
CW operation:
VOX - semi-automatic break-in
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 Table 2. General Specifications (Cont).

Dial calibration: 10 kHz increments, 600 kHz tuning range.

Calibration accuracy: Less than a 3 kHz error across the dial after indexing at high frequency end
of dial; band-to-band calibration error less than ±3 kHz.

Internal 25 kHz, crystal controlled calibrator.

Frequency stability: Less than 500 Hz drift in first hour, after 15 minute warm up;
less than 100 Hz per hour thereafter.

Tube complement: 2

Diodes: 25

Transistors: 19

FETs: 14

Integrated circuits: 3

Bridge rectifiers: 3

Mixer modules: 2

Connector data: MIC jack - standard 1/4-inch, three-conductor phone plug.

PHONES jack - standard 1/4-inch, two-conductor phone plug.

KEY jack - standard 1/4-inch, two-conductor phone plug.

ANTENNA connector - MIL type PL-259 with adapter UG-175/U for

RG-58A/U cable.

RELAY connector - standard RCA type phono connector.

BLOWER connector - Cinch Jones type P-302-CCT

POWER connector - Cinch Jones Type S-318-CCTL (l8-pin receptacle)

Fuse requirement: 117Vac operation - 4A, sa 3AG type

234Vac operation - 2A, SB 3AG type

13.4Vdc operation - 20A (Buss type NON or equal) fuse or fast action cir-
cuit breaker in positive lead.

Power source: 105-125Vac/210-250Vac 50/60 cycles.

Outlet capable of 300 watts with good regulation.

11.0 - 15.5 Vdc (13.4V nom.) Supply capable of 20A load with good
regulation.

Dimensions (HWD): 5-1/2 x 12-3/4 x 10-3/4 inches

Net weight: 25 pounds

Shipping weight: 27 pounds

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 Table 3. Transmitter Specifications.
Power input: SSB - 250 watts PEP

*CW - 180 watts maximum

Power output: SSB - 100 watts PEP minimum (slightly lower on the 15 and 10 meter bands).

Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal. Adjustable 40 to 70 ohms when essentially non-reactive.

Type of sideband Solid-state modulator with 9 MHz, 6-pole crystal filter

generation: (Nominal BW - 2.1 kHz)

Microphone input: High impedance. Input sensitivity 10 millivolts maximum for PEP output.

Audio response, overall: 500 to 2500 (6 dB)

Distortion products: Intermodulation - 26 dB below PEP

Unwanted sideband 50 dB (800 to 2200 Hz)

rejection:

Carrier suppression: 50 dB below PEP output.

Spurious emission: 50 dB minimum below PEP output (non-harmonic).

Harmonic suppression: 40 dB below PEP output.

CW side tone: 1750 Hz nominal.

*CW drive (MIC/CW LEVEL control) must be adjusted to not exceed a maximum plate current of 300
mA in order to obtain rated power shown and be consistent with reasonable P.A. tube life.

Table 4. Receiver Specifications.

Antenna input: 50 ohms nominal

Audio output impedance: 8 ohms

Sensitivity: 1 microvolt or less for 15 dB signal-to-noise ratio

Audio Output: One watt with less than 10% distortion (THD)

Single conversion system: 9 MHz intermediate frequency

Crystal lattice filter: Six-pole, symmetrical passband;

center frequency - 9000 kHz
BW - 2.1 kHz (3 dB) and 5 kHz (60 dB);

AVC figure of merit: 60 dB or more RF signal input change for less than 10 dB change in
audio output

Internal spurious: Typically less than 1 microvolt equivalent CW signal

IF rejection: 60 dB minimum

Image and spurious rejection: 50 dB minimum

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 SECTION III
INSTALLATION
3-1. UNPACKING. Carefully remove the equip- load is preferred for optimum results, a VSWR of
ment from the carton and packing material and 2:1 can be accommodated by the transmitter with
examine the unit for possible damage that may acceptable results. Many of the popular dipole or
have occurred in transit. If the equipment has beam antennas using 50-ohm transmission lines
been damaged, file a claim immediately with the give excellent results.
carrier, stating the extent of the damage. Care-
For more detailed information on the subj ect
fully check all shipping labels and tags for special
of antennas, refer to the "Radio Amateur's Hand-
instructions before removing or destroying them.
book" or the "ARRL Antenna Book", both published
by the American Radio Relay League.
3-2. LOCATION. The FPM-300 Transceiver may
be set up as a base station or mobile installation. IMPORTANT
In eit.l1er installation it is very important that the
transceiver be placed in an operating position that Some form of lightning protection that
provides unobstructed circulation of air through complies with the local code require-
the ventilation openings in the cabinet. Avoid ex- ments should be provided.
cessively warm locations such as dead air spaces
The antenna connection is located at the
in a bookcase or cabinet or near the hot air vents
rear of the transceiver, as shown in figu re 3-1.
of the home or automobile heating systems. The connector mates with MIL type PL-259
(49190) UHF series coaxi al connectors. Use 50-
3-3. ANTENNA. The FPM-300 Transceiver is ohm MIL type RG-58/ U coaxial cable or equiva-
designed to terminate in a 50-ohm unbalanced lent for the feed line to the station antenna system
transmission line. While a non-reactive 50-ohm or linear power amplifier.

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 Station antenna systems with terminating listening or more exacting communications work.
impedances other than 50 ohms will require an The PHONES jack (Jl0l) mates with a standard
impedance matching device capable of safely hand- 1/4-inch, two conductor phone plug. When the
ling 150 watts PEP RF power. headset is utilized the transceiver speaker is
disabled. An external station speaker having an
8-ohm voice coil impedance may be connected to
the PHONES jack if desired.

Never operate the FPM-300 Transceiver 3-8. RELAY. The relay connector (Jl06) pro-
as a transmitter without a matched an- vides for an optional single conductor relay con-
tenna or adequate dummy load termin- trolled circuit to chassis ground. The circuit is
ation. Illuminating lamps will not present grounded when the transceiver is in the trans-
a constant load impedance. Damage to the mit state and open when in the receive state.
power amplifier tube and matching net- This circuit may be used to control grid bias
work components is possible if the equip- on a linear power amplifier stage, for example,
ment is operated as an unloaded trans- to obtain cut-off bias during receive or standby
mitter. Do not operate the transmitter periods. The connector mates with the RCA type
into an antenna system having a high phono connectors.
VSWR on its transmission line.
3-9. BLOWER. The blower outlet supplies power
3-4. GROUNDS. In the interest of safety, it is for the optional HA-60 Blower Kit. The blower
strongly recommended that the FPM-300 be assembly is highly recommended for installa-
grounded to a cold water pipe or good electrical tions where abnormal ambient temperatures or
earth ground. station equipment that is left un- poor ventilating conditions are encountered.
bonded between units or between the equipment Power at 117Vac is supplied by the outlet con-
and ground may assume potential differences tinuously when operating from either 117V or
that could present a shock hazard. An external 234Vac source. Square wave power at 117Vac is
chassis ground terminal is provided on the supplied from this outlet during transmission
FPM-300 rear chassis apron for this purpose. periods only when operating the transceiver from
A ground lead of No. 16 wire or 1/8-inch tubu- a 13.4 Vdc source.
lar braid is recommended.

3-5. MICROPHONE. Any good quality, high im-

pedance crystal or dynamic type microphone may
be used. Best results will usually be achieved
with a communications type microphone designed
with a restricted voice frequency range. r-------,
~-----------+l~o
The MIC receptacle is located at the lower
left side of the cabinet near the front panel. The
microphone cable must be fitted with a standard
b
TIP RI NG
:
~SL~E;;;E;;VE~---4-~---....~~
I
I
1/4-inch, three conductor phone plug wired as
shown in figure 3-2. I I
STANDARD 3 CONDUCTOR II MI CROPHONE -- I
-'
1/4-INCH PHONE PLUG
The microphone circuit shown with the PTT ~--------
MICROPHONE WIRED FOR PTT OPERATION
switch may also be used with VOX control; how-
ever some microphones fitted with push-to-talk
switches also mute the microphone element until r---------,
the switch is pressed. Hence, VOX operation is I I
not possible unless the microphone switch is I I
I
altered accordingly. o O..c::;;--;::===::::;-I~II;-----:t---'(J
TIP RING SLEEVE
3-6. KEYER. The station keyer is connected to I ':" I
the transceiver at the KEY jack (Jl02) located
on the rear chassis apron. The key jack accepts
STANDARD 3 CONDUCTOR
1/4-INCH PHONE PLUG ~ICR£!,~~ _ _ _ _ J
a standard 1/4-inch, two conductor phone plug. MICROPHONE WIRED FOR VOX OPERATION
Wire the plug so that the key base connects to 156 -018880
the plug sleeve which is at ground potential.

3-7. HEAD PHONES. A communications type

headset of either high or low impedance may be Figure 3-2. Microphone Wiring for Push-to-
used with the transceiver to provide private Talk and VOX Transmitter Control.
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 Hallicrafters HA-60 Blower Kit is avail- The transceiver may be operated from
able as an accessory and plugs into the BLOWER 117V or 234V, 50-60 cycle ac mains or from a
socket. If a 117Vac cooling fan is substitut€d for 13.4Vdc battery source of power. Generally a
the HA-60 blower assembly, the fan mustbe rated base station installation implies operation from
for 117V, 50/60 cycles ac and operate at 30 watts ac mains so the ac line cord supplied with the
to be compatible with FPM-300 Transceiver. transceiver will be used. If a dc source is used
3-10. FUSE. Two fuse ratings are required to for power, use the dc power cable whichis avail-
properly protect the transceiver circuits. The able as an accessory item.
correct fuse is determined by the ac line volt- The FPM-300 Transceiver is shipped from
age used to power the transceiver. Use a 4 am- the factory strapped and fused for 117Vac oper-
pere "Slow-blow" 3AG size fuse for 117Vac ation. If the installation requires 234Vac opera-
sources or a 2 ampere "slow-blow" 3AG size tion make the modification described in para-
fuse for 234Vac sources. Fuse requirements graphs 3-10 and 3-11 before connecting power to
for 13.4Vdc operation are outlined in paragraph the transceiver.
3-13, Mobile Installation.
Connect the multi-pin plug of the line cord
3-11. 117V /234Vac STRAPPING OPTION. The to the power receptacle (J108) at the rear of
FPM-300 Transceiver is shipped from the factory the transceiver before connecting the line cord
wired and fused for 11 7Vac operation. If the trans- plug to the power source. (See figure 3-1.)
ceiver is to operate from a 234Vac source the Never insert or remove the multi-pin plug when
wire links on the underside of the power trans- the line cord is connected to the ac power source.
former must be alteretl as follows: With the antenna system and ground wire
connected to the transceiver, as outlined inpara-
graphs 3-3 and 3-4, the key or microphone con-
nected to their respective receptacles, and the
line cord connected to the source of power, the
The transceiver must not be connected station is ready for operation. The internal
to the power source while performing speaker may be used or headphones plugged into
the following steps. the PHONES jack for reception.
1. Turn the transceiver over on its back Figure 3-3 presents a typical base station
and release the two cabinet cover hasps. Use a cabling diagram, including linear power ampli-
1/4-inch socket type driver to remove the nine fier, for the FPM-300 Transceiver. The differ-
retaining screws holding the bottom cover to the ence between the power output capability of the
chassis assembly. Lift the cover free and set it FPM-300 and the drive level required by the
aside to expose the underside of the chassis. linear amplifier may dictate the use of some
2. Cut and remove the two wire links be- fixed amount of attenuation between the units,
tween terminals 1 to 2 and 3 to 4 on the power in the form of an RF power pad designed for 50-
transformer. See figures 6-2 and 7-2. ohm input and output terminations.
3-13. MOBILE INSTALLATION. The FPM-300
3. With a short length of No. 18 tinned Transceiver may be installed in vehicles having
copper wire, jumper the two center terminals a 12-volt dc power source capable of supplying
(2 to 3) on the transformer. Solder the connec- up to 20 amperes with good voltage regulation.
tions carefully to provide a good electrical con- To complete the mobile installation, a model MR-
nection. 300 Mobile Installation Kit, 20-ampere fuse block
with fuse, suitable battery connectors and mobile
4. Replace the bottom cover and retaining antenna system will be required. The FPM-300
hardware. Replace all hardware (nine screws) as Transceiver is wired for vehicles having the nega-
the shield grounds to the cover are important. tive side of the battery grounded to the frame.
Refasten the cover hasps before turning the trans-
ceiver right side up. The exact details of the installation will
vary with the make of vehicle. In general, the
NOTE follOwing recommendations will apply to all mobile
installations.
Change fuse rating as described in para- 1. Install the transceiver in a position
graph 3-10 to match the supply voltage that provides unobstructed circulation of cooling
used. air through the cabinet vents. Avoid conditions
.... where the car heater discharge could be fed
3-12. BASE STATIONINSTALLATION. The FPM- through the transceiver vents. For installations
300 Transceiver may be operated as a base lacking adequate ventilation, the HA-60 Blower
station with or without a linear power amplifier Kit is recommended to provide additional cooling
stage. capacity.
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 2. Install the antenna system in the man- CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS BURNS AND
ner recommended by the antenna manufacturer. EVEN EXPLOSION IF SHORT CIR-
The antenna coaxial connector mates with MIL CUITED.
type PL-259 (49190) UHF series cable connectors
and is located on the rear apron of the transceiver. Remove the fuse from the fuse block before
The use of a reliable 50-ohm VSWR bridge, connecting the dc power cable connector to the
connected in the transmission line at all times, FPM-300 Transceiver. Never insert or remove
is highly recommended to obtain optimum an- the multi-pin plug when the dc cable is energized
tenna efficiency and transmitter performance. by the battery.
Only after becoming familiar with the use
3. It is recommended that the length of and function of the controls, as outlined in
the primary leads (dc power cable supplied with Sections IV and V should an operational check
kit) to the transceiver be kept short to minimize be performed. It is recommended that the auto-
the voltage drop between the battery and the mobile engine be running while operating the
transceiver. Install a fuse block (not supplied) transceiver in the transmit mode to prevent
close to the positive battery terminal and con- drawing power from the battery. Short trans-
nect it in the p()sitive lead wire of the dc power mission periods during tune up and adjustment
cable. The wire color coding of the dc cable is are recommended to avoid undue interference
red or white for (+) positive battery terminal on the air.
and brown or black for (-) negative battery ter-
minal. The fuse block also provides a convenient NOTE
means of disconnecting the battery supply when
Before operating the FPM-300 Trans-
desired. Make all terminal connections secure mitter, make the final amplifier bias
to avoid contact heating and loss of voltage across adjustment for proper idle plate current
the terminal. A Buss type NON 20 ampere fuse
as outlined in paragraph 8-3.
with fuse block to match is recommended for
battery and equipment protection. DO NOT USE 3-14. MOBILE NOISE SUPPRESSION. Most cur-
FUSE TYPES WITH DELAYED BLOWING FEA- rent production automobiles have fairly well
TURES USED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION. designed ignition systems that are compatible
with their AM and FM radio receivers. A detailed
run down on the source and cure for ignition
noise is beyond the scope of this manual. Cur-
rent handbooks on the subj ect, such as "The
USE CARE WHEN MAKING CONNEC- Mobile Manual for Radio Amateurs", published
TIONS TO THE BATTERY IN THE VE- by the American Radio Relay League is recom-
HICLE. THE POWER IN A BATTERY mended.
PHONES ANTENNA
l,tlC

117/234 VAC
eO-tlo CYCLES

a LINEAR POWER
AMPLIFIER
VSWR
IN OUT BRIDGE
F P M - 300 NI<It TRANSCEIVER

o Do 0
RG-8/U

RG-SISA/U CABLE
I RY2
RYI,RY2 CO-AXIAL ANTENNA
RELAYS WITH 100 dB SIGNAL I
DC SUPPLY
REJECTION BETWEEN TX PORT FOR "ELAYS
AND RX PORT WITH RELAY I
COIL ENERG IZED. I I "YI
L_ j
HI-LO
POWER SWITCH

Figure 3-3. Base Station Installation with Linear Amplifier.

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 SECTION IV
OPERATING CONTROLS

4-1. GENERAL. All controls utilized during nor- B. Set the BAND selector at 14.0 and leave
mal operation of the FPM-300 MK II Transceiver the tuning knob set as before. The dial frequency
are located on the front panel (see figure 4-1). A now reads out as 14.150 MHz or 14,150 kHz,
brief description of each control follows . since the 0-500 kHz scale is now used on this
band. Basically, 14 MHz is obtained from the
4-2. TUNING Control. The tuning control knob BAND selector calibration and 150 kHz is ob-
is located just below the dial display. The control tained from the 0-500 kHz scale by addition.
drives the VFO capacitor, which is the frequency
determining element of the transceiver. The fre-
quency to which the transceiver is tuned is dis- 4-3. REC. GAIN/ PWR OFF Control. The REC.
played on the large dial in two scales calibrated GAIN/PWR OFF control is a combination RF
o to 500 kHz and 500 to 1000 kHz. The 0-50 kHz sensitivity control and power on-off switch. In
extensions of the dial scale permit readingbeyond the full counterclockwise position all power is
the 100 kHz end calibration marks of the dial by disconnected from the transceiver. Turning the
an additional 50 kHz. This may represent out of control clockwise activates the transceiver and
band calibration data on some bands or frequency increases the sensitivity of the receiver. The
overlap as in the case of the 10 meter band REC. GAIN control varies the RF gain of the
segment. The correct dial scale used to read receiver at the RF amplifier stage and 9 MHz
frequency is determined by the setting of the IF amplifier stage . Maximum receiver sensitivity
BAND selector knob which presents the first is obtained with the control turned fully clockwise.
digits of the operating frequency.
The following examples will aid in develop-
ing the readout technique: 4-4. CAL. Control. The CAL. control varies the
frequency of the VFO over a narrow range of fre-
A. Set the BAND selector at 3.5, and set quency. This adjustment permits the dial calibra-
the tuning knob so that the 500-1000 kHz scale tion to be set precisely on frequency. With the
indicates 650. The dial frequency then reads out aid of the 25 kHz calibrator, the dial calibration
as 3.650 MHz or 3650 kHz. can be zero'd in at any 25 kHz point on the dial.

156-018837

Figure 4-1. Front Panel View of FPM-300 MK II Transceiver.

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4-5. REC. AUDIO/PULL CAL Control. This sensitivity for SSB transmission and to control
combination volume control and switch serves CW carrier level for the tune and CW operation
two functions. The REC. AUDIO control adjusts modes.
the audio output level from the speaker or head-
phones. Clockwise rotation of the control in- 4-9. BAND Selector. The BAND selector is an
creases the audio output level. The switch por- eight-position rotary switch used to select the
tion of the control is activated by pulling the desired op er a ti n g frequency range. The panel
control knob away from the panel. The switch markings refer to the low frequency limit (in
turns on the 25 kHz calibrator unit. The resulting megahertz) of that band.
25 kHz marker signals appearing across the dial
may then be used to zero out dial calibration 4-10. PRE-SELECTOR Control. The PRE-
errors at these points on th,e dial with the CAL SELECTOR control drives a three-section var-
control adjustment. ' iable capacitor which tunes both receiver and
transmitter circuits to a frequency within a given
4-6. MODE Control. The MODE control is a four- band. In the receive mode, the receiver antenna
position switch used to select the mode of trans- stage and mixer stage are tuned to frequency;
mission or reception. The control is set to LSB while in the transmit mode, the control tunes
or USB for single side band operation, depending the mixer, RF amplifier and driver stages to
upon which side band is selected for voice com- frequency. The segmented dial scale provides
munication. The control is set to TUNE when for an initial setting when changing bands.
tuning the transmitter for CW or SSB operation, For general receiver tuning, the control
and to CW for code transmission. is adjusted for maximum receiver sensitivity;
however, for transceiver operation, the control
4-7. FUNCTION Control. The FUNCTION control is adjusted for maximum transmitter output
is a four-position switch used to select the trans- during transmitter tune-up and should always be
ceiver function desired. In the REC position the left at this setting for the receive mode.
receiver portion of the transceiver is placed in
operation. In the STBY position the heater of the 4-11. PA TUNE Control. The PA TUNE control
PA tube and driver tube are energized to place drives a variable capacitor that tunes the pi-net-
the transceiver in standby readiness for trans- work used to couple the PA stage to the antenna
mission as well as reception. PTT or VOX oper- load. The control is calibrated in band segments
ation are inhibited in this position to avoid un- to permit presetting the capacitor near resonance
intentional transmission. In the PTT position when changing bands.
push-to-talk SSB operation is permitted, and in
the VOX position voice control SSB is permitted 4-12. PA LOAD Control. The PA LOAD control
and if CW is selected on the MODE control, drives a variable capacitor that provides a small
automatic CW operation is permitted. load adjustment for the final amplifier stage. For
nominal 50-ohm antenna loads the control will
4-8. MIC/CW LEVEL Control. The MIC/CW set near mid-position. Turning the control coun-
LEVEL control adjusts the transmitter audio level terclockwise decreases the loading on the final
to the modulator stage to control microphone and clockwise increases the loading.

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 SECTION V
TUNING PROCEDURE
5-1. GENERAL. The operating procedure for C. Use of the PRE-SELECTOR control -
the FPM-300 Transceiver is not complicated; As the receiver is tuned across the band, an
however, normal care should be exercised when occasional readjustment of the PRE-SELECTOR
operating the equipment to realize the true control is necessary. Always adjust the control
performance designed into the equipment. Before for maximum "S" meter reading on signal or for
applying power to the equipment for the first maximum background noise without signals pre-
time, recheck the critical items of the installa- sent. When the PRE-SELECTOR control has been
tion. set during transmitter tune-up on the frequency,
the control must remain at that setting for the
• Is the station antenna system connected receiver mode. The exact setting is more critical
and compatible with the load impedance for transmitter operation than for reception.
requirements of the transceiver?
D. Use of the REC. GAIN control - Norm-
• Is the supply cable between the trans- ally, the REC. GAIN control is set fully clockwise
ceiver and the power source in place to obtain full Automatic Gain Control (AGe) action
and is the power transformer primary for uniform speaker output while tuning in stations
strapping correct for the AC supply of varying signal strengths across the band. While
voltage? If the installation is mobile, AGe is customarily employed for SSB reception,
are the primary power leads correctly AGe may also be used to advantage for CW code
connected to the DC power source?
reception. The control must be set at the fully
clockwise position to obtain normal "S" meter
NOTE
readings. The operator will notice, however, that
the "S" meter deflection falls off on signal as the
Before operating the transmitter portion REC. GAIN control is rotated counterclockwise
of the transceiver, the bias adjustment from its maximum setting. Manual control of the
control (Rl12) must be set for correct
receiver sensitivity, at times, is desirable, and
idle plate current. Refer to the basic the operator may set the REC. GAIN control as
transmitter tune-up procedure (para- required for these occasions.
graph 5- 4C).

5-3. DIAL CALIBRATION.

5-2. RECEIVER OPERATION. The transmitter
group of controls, not specifically mentioned
below, have no direct bearing on receiver opera- A. Preset the front panel controls as
tion and may be disregarded for receiver opera- follows:
tion.
REC.GAIN/PWR OFF •••••••. Fully clockwise
A. Preset the front panel controls as CAL ••••.•••.•••••.•• Center white mark
follows: REC.AUDIO/PULL CAL .••••• Set REC.AUDIO
fully counterclockwise, then
REC. GAIN/PWR OFF. . • • • • • • • • • PWR OFF pull knob out away from the
CAL. . • • . • • . • • • • • • . .. Center white mark front panel. Set REC.AUDIO
REC. AUDIO/PULL CAL .••• As required (knob control as required.
pushed in) MODE ••••••..•.•• USB or LSB as required
MODE •.•.•.•.•••• USB or LSB as desired FUNCTION ...••••.••.••.•••• Set at REC
FUNCTION •.•..•••••••••••• Set at REC. BAND ••. . . • . . . • • . • • . Set at desired band
PRE-SELECTOR •.. Set at band segment in use PRESELECTOR ••••••• Tune for maximum "S"
BAND. . • • . • • . • • • • • • . • Set at desired band meter deflection

B. Set the REC. GAIN/PWR OFF control B. To calibrate the dial for average accur-
fully clockwise. The dial and meter faces on the acy over the entire amateur band, set the dial
transceiver will be illuminated. The receiver to the highest 100-kHz point on the band (4000
should become operational immediately as all kHz on 80 meters, 7300 kHz on 40 meters,
circuits are transistorized in this mode of etc.). Set the MODE switch for the sideband
operation. used on the amateur band selected.
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 C. For better than average dial calibration access to the bias adjustment control located in
accuracy, set the dial at the 25-kHz point on the the final amplifier compartment.
dial nearest the desired frequency and leave the
MODE switch set for the sideband in use. 2. Use a 5-inch screwdriver or in-
sulated tool having a 1/8-inch wide blade and
D. Adjust the CAL control for zero beat. insert it through the perforated compartment
It may be necessary to advance the REC. AUDIO cover and engage the screwdriver slot of the
control setting to recover sufficient audio near bias adjustment control (R112).
zero beat. After calibrating the dial, switch the
calibrator off. (Push the REC. AUDIO knob in 3. With the MODE control at LSB
toward the panel.) '. or USB and the MIC/CW LEVEL control fully
counterclockwise press the microphone button
5-4. BASIC TRANSMITTER TUNE-UP. The and adjust the bias control for 40 milliamperes
FPM-300 Transceiver can be tuned-up on several (IDLE reference on the meter scale). Remove
frequency segments that are outside the amateur the adjustment tool and close and latch the
bands. Care must be exercised not to transmit cabinet cover.
on these frequencies. The receiver group of
controls, not specifically mentioned below, have D. Set the MODE control at TUNE and
no direct bearing on the transmitter tune-up check to see that the final amplifier P A TUNE
procedures and may be disregarded for trans- and P A LOAD controls are preset as outlined
mitter operation. . in paragraph 5-4A. Watching the meter, turn
the MIC/ CW LEVEL control clockwise slowly
A. Preset the FPM-300 front panel con- until the plate current rises to about 150 milli-
trols as ,follows: amperes. Adjust the P A TUNE control first,
tuning for plate current dip. Then adjust the
REC. GAIN/PWR OFF ••. Clockwise to actuate PRESELECTOR control for maximum plate cur-
switch rent. Keep the plate current at approximately
MODE •.•••••••••. LSB or USB as required 150 milliamperes by readjusting the MIC/ CW
FUNCTION •••••.••••• STBY (tube heaters LEVEL control when necessary. If the MIC/CW
now energized) LEVEL control is advanced too far the PRESEL-
MIC/CW LEVEL ••••• Fully counterclockwise ECTOR control adjustment will be broad and not
BAND ••••••. . • • • • • . . Set at desired band well defined. The driver and final amplifier
PRESELECTOR •••• Set at band segmentinuse stages are now resonant, but the final amplifier
P A TUNE • • • • • • • • . Set at band segment in use stage requires a loading check and possible
P A LOAD • • . . . . . . • • • . • . • . . • • • • Set at 5 adjustment.
Tuning Control • • • • . . • • . • . Set to frequency
E. PRESET LOADING. When operating the
transceiver into a 50-ohm antenna load having a
I WARNING I reasonable VSWR (less than 2 to 1) the PA LOAD
control may be pre-set as follows with excellent
When the top cover of the transceiver results.
is raised, high voltage is present at the
power connector and at the tube socket
for the power amplifier tube. 1. On the 40, 20 and 15 meter bands,
pre-set the control at 5.
B. If the tranceiver's FUNCTION control
has just been set at STBY, allow a few minutes
for the driver and final stage tubes to reach 2. On the 80 and 10 meter bands which
operating temperature before proceeding with cover a relatively large frequency range as' a
the transmitter tune-up. percentage of the operating frequency, start with
the P A LOAD control set at 5 when operating at
C. Set the FUNCTION control to PTT and the mid-band frequency, and move the PA LOAD
press the push-to-talk switch on the microphone. control setting toward 1 as the frequency of
The idle plate current of the final amplifier stage operation moves toward the low frequency end of
should indicate on the meter at the reference the band. Conversely, move the P A LOAD con-
line marked IDLE PLATE MA. If the meter trol setting toward 10 as the operating frequency
indicates considerably above or below the 40 is shifted toward the high frequency end of the
milliampere mark, release the microphone button band. After any P A LOAD control setting change,
and set the idle plate current as follows: the P A TUNE control must be adjusted for the
dip in plate current with the MODE control at
1. Release the two cabinet cover hold TUNE and the MIC/ CW LEVEL control set for
down hasps and raise the hinged cover to gain a plate current of 150 to 200 milliamperes.
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 NOTE current dip to be sure the final is tuned to
resonance. Make this adjustment a habit; tubes
During the next step of the transmitter last longer, and a cleaner output signal is obtained.
tuning procedure, the final amplifier tube C. With the key open the receiver con-
operates at its highest plate dissipation tinues to operate until the key is again closed.
The plate dissipation at this time is Open the key and observe the delay before the
higher than for continuous operation on receiver is again active. This delay time may
either SSB or CW at full power output. be set as desired with the yellow DELAY· control
For this reason, it is recommended (R263) located on the plug-in 9 MHz Function
that full carrier power be applied only
Module inside the cabinet (figure 8-1). The
for the length of time needed to evaluate delay period increases as the DELAY control is
the loading adjustment. DO NOT APPL Y
turned CCW.
FULL POWER WHEN TUNING FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS AT A TIME. D. The FPM-300 Transceiver also pro-
vides a CW side tone signal through the speaker
F. LOADING ADJUSTMENT WITH VSWR or headphones, which is keyed along with the
BRIDGE. If the station is equipped with a VSWR transmitter, for monitoring purposes.
bridge a more precise method of loading the final
amplifier is possible. NOTE
1. Follow the tuning procedure in The side tone signal may be reduced in
paragraph 5-4D to obtain an average loading volume by substituting a higher value of
condition. resistance for R260 located on the 9
MHz Transceiver Function Module (see
2. Set the MODE control at CW and figure 7-5). The side tone signal maybe
the FUNCTION control at VOX. Set the VSWR disabled by cutting the S. T. jumper.
bridge for forward metering.
5-6. PUSH-TO-TALK SSB OPERATION.
3. Close the key circl,lit and adjust . A. Before closing the microphone's PTT
the MIC/CW LEVEL control for 250-300 milli- button make sure the following controls have been
amperes plate current. Vary the P A LOAD con- correctly set for SSB operation.
trol for the maximum forward VSWR bridge
meter reading. Retune the P A TUNE control MODE • • • • • • • Set at USB or LSB, as required
as the loading adjustment is changed to main- FUNCTION • • • • • • • • . • . • . . • •• Set at PTT
tain resonance. Open the key occasionally, BAND •.•.•••.••.•••• Set at desired band
Tuning Control ••••• Set to desired frequency
if the adjustment is not accomplished in approx-
PRESELECTOR •••. Adjusted per paragraph 5-4
imately 30 seconds, to avoid excessive heating
of the final amplifier tube. Opening the key P A TUNE .'. • • • • • • Adjusted per paragraph 5-4
circuit returns the transceiver to the receive P A LOAD • • • • • . • • Adjusted per paragraph 5-4
state. " MIC/ CW LEVEL • • Set fully counterclockwise
B. Assuming that the transmitter has been
5-5. CW OPERATION properly loaded and tuned to frequency as des-
cribed in the basic transmitter tune-up procedure,
A. Before keying the transceiver, make press the microphone push-to-talk switch. The
sure the follOwing controls have been correctly
set for CW operation: plate current meter indicates idle plate current
at this time. Speak into the microphone at a
MODE • • • • • • • • • • . • . . • • . • • •• Set at CW normal voice level and advance the MIC/ CW
FUNCTION • • . • . • • • • . • • • . . .• Set at VOX LEVEL control until the plate current meter on the
BAND • . • . • • • • • • . . • • • Set at desired band transceiver panel begins to kick up to about 100 to
Tuning Control •••.• Set to desired frequency 150 milliamperes on voice peaks. This is the
PRESELECTOR .•• Adjusted per paragraph 5-4 correct working level. The microphone gain
P A TUNE •••..•• Adjusted per paragraph 5-4 control setting is less critical because of the
P A LOAD ..••••• Adjusted per paragraph 5-4 compression action of the speech compressor and
MIC/CW LEVEL •• Set fully counterclockwise the AALC circuitry; however, the actual con-
trol setting still depends upon the type of micro-
B. Assuming that the transmitter has been phone, the operator's voice characteristics and
properly loaded and tuned to frequency, as de- operating habits~ Sufficient microphone gain is
scribed in the basic transmitter tune-up pro- built into the FPM-300 Transceiver to handle the
cedure, close the key. The plate current meter usual range of levels associated with communi-
should indicate at the IDLE mark. Advance the cation type microphones. Do not attempt to judge
MIC/CW LEVEL control until the plate current PEP input by observation of plate current as
reaches 300 milliamperes maximum. Make one meter damping allows current peaks of only
final adjustment of the P A TUNE control for plate 100 to 150 milliamperes to indicate on the meter
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when running full input power. Higher readings ceive mode to the transmit mode when the relay
would simply indicate increased distortion, not closes. Use just enough VOX gain to accomplish
useful power output. the desired results. Advancing the control too
far makes the system unstable and oversensitive
C. Release the microphone switch button. to speaker feedback, and too little sensitivity
The transceiver returns to the receive function. creates a relatively high signal level at the an-
The meter on the transceiver now monitors the tenna relay contacts when Switching to the trans-
strength of the incoming signals in the usual mit mode.
"S" units of measurement; S-9 represents approx-
imately a 50-microvolt signal. To obtain a E. Adjust the yellow DELAY control for
calibrated "S" meter reading the REC. GAIN the desired drop-out delay. The delay period
control must be set fully clockwise. increases as the DELAY control is turned coun-
terclockwise. The delay period should be long
5-7. VOICE CONTROLLED SSB OPERATION. enough to prevent changeover between words,
The operating procedure outlined for basic trans- but not long enough to miss the other operator's
mitter tune-up (paragraph 5-4) and push-to-taUt quick reply.
sideband (paragraph 5-6) also apply for voice
controlled, single-sideband operation. The fol- F. Set the REC. AUDIO control for the
lowing adjustments, therefore, are intended to desired listening level· and advance the red
apply only to the adjustment of the VOX control ANTI- TRIP control counterclockwise until the
system. received signals do not actuate the control
relay. Excessive anti-trip gain or a major
A. To avoid unintentional transmission increase in the established listening level may
while adjusting the VOX system controls, set lock out the voice control system.
the MIC/cw LEVEL control fully counterclock-
wise. G. With the VOX controls adjusted, either
method of control may be selected by setting
B. To gain access to the VOX controls, the FUNCTION control at PTT for manual control
loosen the two cabinet cover hasps and raise or at VOX for voice control. To place the trans-
the cabinet cover. The controls are located on mitter in operation, speak into the microphone
the vertically mounted PC board. and set the MIC/cw LEVEL control while ob-
serving the plate current meter (paragraph 5-6B).
C. Set the FUNCTION control at VOX and
the MODE control at either USB or LSB as H. Lower the cabinet cover and relock
required. Preset the red anti-TRIP control the hold-down hasps.
(R243) fully clockwise (figure 8-1).
NOTE
D. The VOX sensitivity control has been
factory set for approximately 5 millivolts micro- Some microphones, equipped for push-
phone input to trip the control relay. If adjustment to-talk control, have shorting contacts
is required set the green VOX SENS control in the switch to disable the microphone
fully counterclockwise and while talking into the element when the pushbutton is released.
microphone, turn the control clockwise until VOX operation is not feasible unless
the control relay closes on the first syllable of this circuitry is disconnected within
speech. The transceiver switches from the re- the microphone. (Ref. Paragraph 3- 5)

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 SECTION VI
THEORY OF OPERATION
6-1. GENERAL. The FPM-300 Transceiver con- The product detector (Z201) receives its
sists of a single conversion receiver and trans- demodulating injection signal X4 from the two
mitter in the signal path of the system. To achieve carrier frequency crystal oscillators (Q412 and
true, on frequency transceiver operation, the VFO, Q413). The two crystal oscillator frequencies,
heterodyne crystal oscillator, and carrier fre- 8998.7 kHz and 9001.5 kHz, are also the crystal
quency oscillator all contribute to the transmit lattice filter (FL201) response frequencies 25 dB
and receive functions. Sideband selectivity for down the skirts of the filter. The correct frequency
both transmit and receive is controlled by a six for USB or LSB reception is shown in the hetero-
_ pole crystal lattice filter operating at 9 MHz. dyne system chart in figure 6-1.
Bilateral circuitry in the RF amplifier stage and
Automatic gain control of the receiver is
IF amplifier stage permits equal performance
accomplished by generating a DC control voltage
with fewer components and consequently a smaller
from the IF amplifier signal and applying it as
size package is made available. The heterodyning
a control bias to the receiver RF amplifier stage
frequency signal is generated by the VFO directly (Q501) and the two IF amplifier stages (Q202
on the 80 meter band andindirectlybypre-mixing
and Q203). To generate the DC control voltage,
with the heterodyne crystal oscillator for the re- the IF signal (f2) is amplified by the AVC ampli-
maining bands. Refer to figure 6-1 for the block fier (Q204), detected by the diode detector (D202)
diagram of the system and figures 6-2 through
and again amplified at DC in the AVC amplifier
6-6 for schematic diagrams.
(Q205).
The detected signal amplitude is controlled
6-2. RECEIVER SECTION. The signal (f1) atthe by the REC. AUDIO control (R101) and amplified
antenna connector is fed to the receiver RF
to speaker level by pre-amplifier devices Q407,
amplifier stage (Q501) through the antenna relay
Q408 and Q409 and power amplifier devices
(K102) located in the transmitter final amplifier Q410 and Q41l. The speaker impedance is 8-ohms.
section. The signal is amplified and fed to the The headphone output is taken directly from the
Signal frequency mixer (U501) where the signal
speaker output, the speaker load being removed
is heterodyned to the IF amplifier frequency
by a switch in the HEADPHONE jack when the
(f2). On 80 meters the IF frequency (f2) is equal
headset plug is inserted.
to the sum of the signal frequency (fl) and the
VFO, or injection frequency (f3). On all other 6-3. TRANSMITTER SECTION. The audio fre-
bands, the IF frequency (f2) is the difference quency signal (f4) generated by the microphone
between the injection frequency (f3) and the is amplified by a two stage audio amplifier
signal frequency (fl). Since the VFO and the (Q210 and Q209) and fed to an audio compression
injection frequency (f3) vary with the signal amplifier (Z202). The threshold level of the
frequency (f1), the resulting IF frequency is a compressor is controlled by the white COM-
9 MHz fixed frequency at 8998.7 or 9001.5 PRESSION LEVEL ADJ (R245) which controls
kHz depending upon the sideband in use. The the gain of audio amplifier Q208. The processed
RF amplifier and mixer tuned circuits are transmitter audio (f4) is then fed to a ring
selected by the BAND selector (S501 and S502) modulator (D204, D205, D206 and D207) which
and tuned by the PRESELECTOR tuning control modulates the selected USB or LSB carrier
(C501A and C501B). oscillator signal (X4) generated by one of the
crystal oscillators (Q412 or Q413). The resulting
double-sideband suppressed carrier Signal (f2)
The IF signal (f2) generated by the mixer
near 9 MHz is amplified by the first 9 MHz
(U501) is amplified by the receiver IF amplifier transmitter IF amplifier (Q207).
(Q202) and fed to the crystal lattice filter (FL201).
The receiver IF amplifier (Q202) shares the The unwanted sideband of the double-side-
same tuned circuits (L201 and L202) and filter band signal is attenuated by more than 50 dB
(FL201) as the transmitter IF amplifier (Q201) as the signal passes through the crystal lattice
on a bilateral basis. The IF signal (f2) having filter (FL201); therefore, a single-sideband sup-
passed through the crystal lattice filter, is pressed carrier Signal results. The signal is
further amplified by a second receiver IF ampli- blocked for the transmit function at both the
fier stage (Q203) and then fed to an integrated receiver IF amplifier stages (Q202 and Q203)
circuit product detector (Z201) where it is with bias voltage switching, and the signal pro-
demodulated to audio frequencies (f5). ceeds to the signal frequency mixer U501.
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 At the signal frequency mixer (U50I) the by diodes D503 and D504 in the ALC detector
signal (f2) is heterodyned with the injection to become a varying DC bias voltage. The bias
frequency (f3) to produce the final transmitter voltage drives the ALC control transistor Q503
output signal frequency (fI). The output signal which varies the gain of the transmitter ampli-
frequency (fI) is amplified by the transmitter fier (Q502) and 9 MHz transmitter IF amplifier
amplifier (Q502), driver (VIOl) and final F.A. stage (Q20I) to reduce the stage gain as the ALC
stage (VI02) to obtain the desired power level. bias voltage decreases. The AGC action on the
RF and IF amplifier stages makes the transition
from the desired drive level to the overdrive
The output signal is fed through the Pi level less critical, which results in a more stable
network in the final amplifier stage to trans- and powerful signal.
form the tube impedance to the antenna trans-
mission line impedance (50 ohms nominal), and
also provide the required harmonic suppression. 6-6. vox CONTROL. The FPM-300 Transceiver
From the Pi network· the signal passes through features automatic control of the receive-trans-
the antenna relay (KI02) to the transmitter mit changeover function for either SSB phone or
ANTENNA output connector. CW code operation. For either mode of operation,
the automatic control is utilized when the
FUNCTION control is set at VOX. When operating
6-4. METERING. The transceiver circuits are SSB, the changeover from receive to transmit
metered by one multipurpose meter in the FPM- occurs with the first syllable spoken into the
300 Transceiver. The meter (MIOI) serves as. microphone. The audio signal (f4) is amplified
an "S" meter while the transceiver is in the by the first and second microphone amplifier
receive mode and as a plate current meter for stages (Q2IO and Q209) and the integrated circuit
the final amplifier tube when in the transmit Z202. The amplified audio signal (f4), with the
mode. sensitivity adjusted by the green VOX SENS
control (R265), is converted to a negative going
DC control voltage within the integrated circuit
In the receive mode the meter· is energized which is amplified by the relay control amplifiers
by the "S" meter amplifier (Q206) through diode (Q211 and Q30I) to actuate control relay KIOI
D211. The "S" meter amplifier samples the and antenna relay KI02. Closing these relays
AVC voltage supplied by the AVC amplifier puts the transmitter on the air.
(Q205). The black "S" METER ADJ control
(R228) sets the meter zero when the receiver
is not receiving signals. The delay resistors R262 and R263 (DELAY
control) and the storage capacitor C248 determine
the dropout time or delay available to keep the
transmitter active between the spoken words by
In the transmit mode, the meter reads sustaining the negative DC control voltage supplied
the final amplifier cathode current by read- to the base of the relay amplifier transistor (Q211).
ing the voltage across the meter shunt resistors
(R113 and R114) in the final amplifier cathode The sound from the speaker that reaches
through the meter calibration resistor R115. the microphone during reception would normally
trigger the VOX relay. To avoid this condition,
a sample of the receiver audio (f5) is taken from
6-5. AALC SYSTEM. The amplified automatic the receiver audio P .A. output and rectified by
level control (AALC) circuits are utilized only diodes D209 and D2IO to produce a positive going
in . the transmit mode. To properly employ the DC anti-trip voltage. This potential, when ad-
peak capability of the linear power amplifier, justed for correct amplitude by the red ANTI-
the stage must operate up to and slightly into TRIP control (R243), cancels the negative going
the control grid current region and yet not DC control voltage generated by the VOX ampli-
overdrive into unwanted distortion known as fier stages. As a result, the relays do not close
"flat-topping" • when the microphone picks up sound from the
speaker. When the operator adds his voice to
the system, the negative DC control voltage
AALC action goes into effect when trans-
developed by the VOX amplifier stages increases
mitting single-sideband signals at peak levels and exceeds the established anti-trip potential,
where the control grid current begins to flow
and the relays close as desired.
in the final tube (VI02).The grid current pulses
generate a small signal voltage across the re-
sistance in RI23 and BIAS ADJ control (R112). When operating with keyed CW, the change-
The signal voltage is amplified to usable levels over from the receive to the transmit mode of
by the SSB ALC amplifier (Q504) and rectified operation starts with the closing of the key.
18
 The CW output of the transmitter is a keyed activates the VOX circuitry, as for SSB operation,
1750 Hz tone generated by the tone oscillator to close the control relays.
(Q212). The audio tone (X6) is fed to the integrated
circuit (Z202) in the same manner as the micro-
phone output for SSB operation to produce the The VOX delay circuits, for CW operation,
CW carrier signal. The audio tone (X6) is also hold the transceiver in the transmit mode between
fed to the receiver audio amplifier stages which . short breaks during CW keyings, but release the
are turned back on in transmit in the CW mode control relay for receiver operation at the end
to supply the sidetone signal to the speaker or of transmission. The delay period for the CW
headset for monitoring purposes. The sidetone control is adjusted, in the same manner as for
signal fed to the integrated circuit (Z202) also SSB, by the yellow DELAY control (R263).

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 HETERODYNE SYSTEM SYMBOLS SIGNAL PATH LEGEND

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MICROFARADS.
ALL INDUCTANCE VALUES ARE IN 0 1~5"00211ID
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Figure 6-3. Schematic Diagram, 9 MHz Transceive Function Module.

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I!) NOTES;
"1 I. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
RESISTORS ARE IN OHMS, tlO%,1/4 WATT,K=IOOO.

is: CAPACITORS ARE IN MICROFARADS.

2. BAND SWITCH SECTIONS ARE SHOWN IN THE 80 METER BAND POSITION.
0 3. *'
Pl.UG~IN CRYSTALS FOR 10 METER BAND SEGMENTS I\VAILABLE

~
aUT NOT SUPPL1ED.
4. * * TRANSISTORS Q410 AN0Q411 ARE A MATCHED PAIR.
(MATCHED PAIR CARRY TYPE NO. 2N4079).

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I. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
RESISTORS ARE IN OHMS,tIC",". 1/4W,I(~ 1000, M- MEGOHM.
CAPACITORS ARE IN MICRO FARADS.
2. BAND SWITCH SECTleNS 5501, 5502, AND 5503
ARE SHOWN IN THE aD METER BAND POSITION.
3. PHANlOM COMPONENTS (DOTTED LINES)
ARE CHASSIS MOUNTED.
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REC. AUDIO CONTROL
NOTE:
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL RESISTORS ARE IN OHMS,I/4 WATT, K=IOOO, M=MEGOHM
ALL CAPACITORS ARE IN MICROFARADS. 155-0021128

Figure 6-6. Schematic Diagram, 25 kHz Calibrator Module.

25
 SECTION VII
SERVICE DATA
7-1. COVER AND CHASSIS REMOVAL. ever, it is entirely possible that a more obscure
malfunction may arise. In this event, only thor-
A. Cabinet Cover Removal. Release the oughly trained technical personnel should attempt
two cabinet cover hold down hasps. Unsolder to service equipment of this complexity.
the speaker leads, and remove the two hinge
screws and spacers to release the cabinet cover. A recommended aid to troubleshooting the
When replacing the cover, use the longer spacer FPM-300 Transceiver is a general-coverage re-
with the right hand hinge screw. Resolder the ceiver which can be us.ed to provide a quick check
yellow-green speaker wire to the ungrounded on the various oscillator circuits within the trans-
terminal. ceiver. A lead connected to the antenna of this re-
ceiver, when placed in the proximity of the oscil-
B. Bottom eover RemOVal. Turn the trans- lator circuit to be checked, determines the
ceiver bottom side up and release the two cover presence or absence of a signal from the stage
hold down hasps. Remove nine sheet metal screws in question.
retaining the bottom cover and lift cover clear.
Note when replacing the bottom cover, use all If a malfunction occurs when operating on
mounting hardware as some screws serve as one particular band and/or mode of operation,
electrical grounds and are part of the RF shield- the unit should be checked on all other bands and
ing required for stable operation of the equipment. in all other modes of operation to isolate the dif-
ficulty. A careful study of the block diagram (fig-
C. Chassis Removal. Remove top and ure 6-1) will give a quick clue as to which stages
bottom covers as outlined in paragraphs A and B. should be checked. The voltage and resistance
charts (figures 7-3 and 7-4), schematic diagrams
7-2. DIAL AND METER LAMP REPLACEMENT. (figures 6-2 through 6-6) and component layout
The two lamps can be reached for replacement (figures 7-1, 7-2, 7-5 through 7-10) will also
by releaSing the cabinet hold down hasps and aid in isolating and correcting a malfunction.
lifting the hinged cabinet cover. Replace dial
and meter lamps with type 47 brown bead lamps
only (150 milliampere 6.3V lamp). 7-6. SERVICE AND OPERATING QUESTIONS.
For further information regarding operation or
servicing of the FPM-300 Transceiver, contact
7 -3. FINAL AMPLIFIER TUBE REPLACE-
MENT. Access to the final amplifier tube is the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
obtained by removing the cabinet cover as des- The Hallicrafters Co. maintains an extensive
system of Authorized Service Centers where any
cribed in paragraph 7-1A and the final amplifier
required service is performed promptly and ef-
compartment cover, held in place with six screws. ficiently at no charge, if this equipment is de-
The tube may be removed after removing the
plate clip and moving the parasitic suppressor livered to the service center within 90 days from
to one side. date of purchase by the original buyer and the de-
fect falls within the terms of the warranty. It is
necessary to present the bill of sale in order to
7-4. DRIVER AMPLIFIER TUBE REPLACE- establish warranty status. After the expiration of
MENT. Access to the drive stage tube is obtained the warranty, repairs are made for a nominal
by removing the cabinet bottom as described
in paragraph 7-1B. The tube shield contains a charge. For the location of the one nearest you,
consult your dealer or your local telephone
heat conducting wrapper which must be sand-
directory.
wiched in between the tube and shield to properly
cool the tube. Make no service shipments to the factory
unless instructed to do so by letter, as The Halli-
7-5. TROUBLESHOOTING. When designing this
transceiver, full consideration was given to keep crafters Co. will not accept responsibility for
unauthorized Shipments.
maintenance problems at an absolute minimum;
therefore, maintenance and repair problems are
generally confined to the checking and replace- The Hallicrafters Co. reserves the privi-
ment of tubes and semiconductor devices which lege of making revisions in current production
are defective. Malfunctions of this nature are for of eqUipment, and assumes no obligation to in-
the most part easily isolated and corrected. How- corporate such revisions in earlier models.
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CI21

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CI29
VI02
SI03
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CI26

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S503
C401
C502

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Q410

G5018
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156- 0188558

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27
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156-0188408

Figure 7-2. Component Locations, Bottom View.

28
 VIOl VI02
12BY7A SKDS
DRIVER STAGE PA STAGE
NC
S.3 VAC(S.7 VDC)

OV
-125V/-50 TO 75V *
260Vl230Vl 220V
300V/285V
-125V/-50 -125/-50 TO 75V

OV 260V/200V OV OV

OV OV NC

OV/O.2V 6.3VAC(6.7 VDC

OV OV AC (13.4 VDC)

NOTES:
1- SUPPLY VOLTAGE -120V OR 240V AC., 13.4 VDC.
2- MEASUREMENT TAKEN FROM SOCKET PIN TO CHASSIS.
3- VOLTAGES ARE POSITIVE DC UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
4- VOLTAGES TAKEN WITH ELECTRONIC TYPE VOLTMETER. ALL READINGS
EXCEPT GRID VOLTAGES MAY BE OBTAINED WITH 20,000 OHM/VOLTMETER.
5 - NC = NO CONNECTION (CAUTION - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE APPEARS ON SOME UNUSED PINS.)
6- UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE FIRST VOLTAGE LISTED IS FOR RECEIVE
CONDITION AND THE SECOND VOLTAGE IS FOR TRANSMIT (NO SIGNAL)
7- DATA SHOWN FOR FOLLOWING CONTROL SETTINGS:
MODE - - USB OR LSB
FUNCTION- PTT
*MODE ---TUNE
MIC/CW LEVEL-FULL CCW 151-01,.?4

Figure 7-3. Voltage Chart.

VIOl VI02
12BY7A 6KD6
DRIVER STAGE P. A. STAGE
NC
2.5
15k
15k/ il70k
o 18k
37k 37k

o 22k 0 0

15k/lI 70k
o 0 NC

5.0 2.5
130k
(METER SHUNT)

o 3.0

NOTES:
1- RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS MADE WITH POWER CORD DISCONNECTED.
2- ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE MADE FROM T~BE SOCKET. PIN TO CHASSIS.
READI NGS LESS THAN ONE OHM ARE SHOWN AS ZERO. k = 1000
=
3- NC NO CONNECTION.
4- UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED RESISTANCE VALUES ARE SHOWN FOR THE
FOLLOWING CONTROL SETTINGS.
MODE USB OR LSB.
FUNCTION - PTT
* MODE TUNE 15,_OUI873

Figure 7-4. Resistance Chart.

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33
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156-018718

Figure 7-9. Component Layout, 25 kHz Calibrator Module.

34
 SECTION VIII
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
8-1. GENERAL. The FPM-300 Transceiver has • RF Signal Generator; Hewlett-Packard
been carefully aligned and tested at the factory Model 606A, or equivalent, having up
and with normal usage, should not require other to 1 volt output at an impedance of 50
than the usual attention given to electronic equip- to 70 ohms and a frequency coverage
ment. Service or replacement of a major com- to 30 MHz.
ponent or circuit may require subsequent realign-
ment, but under no circumstances should realign- • A Vacuum Tube Voltmeter (VTVM);
ment be attempted unless the malfunction has Hewlett-Packard Model 410B, or equiv-
been analyzed and definitely determined as mis- alent, having an RF probe good to 40
alignment. Service work should be performed MHz.
by persons experienced in this work, using the
proper test equipment. • A dummy load; 50 ohms non-reactive;
rated at 250 watts average power. Bird
wattmeter or equivalent.

• AF Signal Generator; Hewlett-Packard

Model 200 AB, or equivalent.
Never operate the FPM-300 Transceiver
as a transmitter without a matched • AF Voltmeter; Ballantine Model 300,
antenna or adequate dummy load ter- or equivalent, capable of measuring
mination. Illuminating lamps will not 1- to 10-millivolt levels.
present a constant load impedance. The
power amplifier tube and Pi network • A general coverage receiver covering
components can be damaged if the equip- the frequency range from 3 to 30 MHz
ment is operated as a transmitter un- with a 100 kHz calibrator.
loaded.
8-3. METER ZERO AND BIAS ADJUSTMENT.

I WARNING I The final amplifier bias must be checked and,

if necessary, set before any extensive checks are
made on the transmitter portion of the FPM-300
Transceiver. Correctly setting the bias ensures
THE VOLTAGES USED IN THE FPM- normal plate dissipation for the final amplifier
300 TRANSCEIVER ARE LETHAL. A- and driver tubes. Adjust the BIAS ADJ control
VOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO (R112) located on the chassis deck inside the
mGH VOLTAGE cmCUITSWHENMAK- power amplifier compartment as follows:
ING CmCUIT ADJUSTMENTS OR VOLT-
AGE CHECKS. SERIOUS RADIO FRE- A. Preset the following controls as in-
QUENCY BURNS WILL RESULT IF THE dicated:
PLATE OR ANTENNA OUTPUT ENDS
OF THE FINAL AMPLIFIER Pi NET- MODE ••.•••••..•••.•.•••. USB or LSB
WORK ARE CONTACTED WHILE FUNCTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • PTT
TRANSMITTING. MIC/CW LEVEL •••••• Fully counterclockwise

B. Rotate the REC. GAIN control beyond

NOTE the power switch action point and allow the trans-
ceiver tubes sufficient time to reach operating
Do not make any adjustments unless the temperature.
operation of the transceiver is fully
understood and adequate test equipment C. Disconnect the antenna to obtain zero
is available. Refer to figure 8-1 for the signal input and check meter zero setting. If
location of all alignment adjustments. the pointer does not rest at the zero index mark,
release the cabinet cover hasps, raise the cabinet
8-2. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. The following cover and adjust the black S METER ADJ control
equipment is required for the proper alignment (R228) located on the plug-in board for zero
of the FPM-300 Transceiver. meter readings. Reconnect the antenna.
35
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C239 L20 1 L202
T20 1 L203

R253 R245
(B L ACK ) ( BL UE ) (WH ilE)
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'1-\-0) l2 CI) 'i5') (fO) ItAoo\ VFO INJECT ION-GREEN LEAD
fa '-'" rf. ~r.f 0 ') 9 MH z INP UT - CO- AXIAL CAB LE
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156 - 01884 2

Figure 8- 1. Alignment Adjustments.

36
 D. Close the microphonepush-to-talkbut- B. Tune in WWV on the general coverage
ton. The idle plate current of the final amplifier receiver with the receiver operating in the AM
stage should cause the meter pointer to index mode.
with the IDLE mark on the meter scale, if the
bias voltage is correct. C. Pull the REC. AUDIO knob out away
from the transceiver panel to turn on the cali-
If the plate current indicates above brator.
or below the reference line, raise the cabinet
cover and set the BIAS ADJ control (Rl12) D. Proper coupling to the crystal cali-
(Screw driver adjustment) so that the pointer brator produces a usable beat note between the
lines up with the reference mark. (40 milli- 25 kHz marker (frequency divider output of
amperes). calibrator) frequency harmonics and the signal
from station WWV. Carefully adjust the cali-
NOTE brator trimmer (C701) until the 25 kHz cali-
brator harmonic is at zero beat with station
The bias adjustment may be made wi thout WWV. This adjustment should be made only
removing the perforated shield cover during periods when station WWV's signal is
over the final compartment. Use an not modulated to avoid confusing beats with the
alignment screw driver or narrow blade modulation frequencies.
(l/8-inch) screwdriver having a 5-inch
long shank. Select a shield cover per- 8-6. FINAL AMPLIFIER NEUTRALIZATION.
foration directly over the adjustment
control slot and insert the screwdriver A. Neutralization Check - Run the neutral-
blade in the control adjustment slot. ization check with the transceiver chassis bottom
cover and final amplifier compartment cover in
8-4. CARRIER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT. The place (all hardware in place) and terminated
transceiver should be allowed to reach operating with a dummy load (or antennahavingalow VSWR).
temperature before making the carrier balance Tune up the transceiver in the CW mode {refer
adjustment. Raise the cabinet cover (Release to paragraph 5-5} at 3900 kHz and 21,250 kHz
two cabinet hasps) to gain access to the carrier for the check.
balance adjustments R253 (Blue) and C239.
Adjust the MIC/CW LEVEL control
A. Tune-up the transceiver for SSB opera- for approximately 50 VRMS RF output with key
tion using an antenna load or dummy load for down. Carefully tune the PA TUNE control
the transmitter. through resonance and observe the plate current
B. Set the MIC/CW LEVEL control fully dip and RF output voltage maximum. If both
counterclockwise to remove all audio from the occur at the same setting or with an error of
modulator stage. With the MODE control set less than 5 VRMS out of 50V reference level,
for either USB or LSB and the FUNCTION control the amplifier stage is neutralized.
set for PTT, close the microphone push-to-talk B. Neutralizing Procedure - If the neu-
switch and adjust the carrier balance controls tralization check outlined above indicates a need
(Capacitor C239 and potentiometer R253) for for adjustment, r;lise the cabinet cover to gain
minimum resiaual transmitter carrier output. access to the neutralizing capacitor (C1l5) ad-
A sensitive oscilloscope or VTVM RF probe justment located between the PA TUNE and PA
connected across the 50-ohm antenna output of LOAD capacitor shafts at the final amplifier
the transceiver or a general coverage receiver compartment. Proceed as outlined for the neu-
(equipped with "s" meter) may be used to moni- tralization check and adjust the neutralizing
tor the carrier level for the adjustment. To capacitor (in 1/4-turn steps) until the plate
obtain the optimum balance, adjust the balance current dip and the RFO maximum coincide at
controls for minimum carrier level while switch- the two test frequencies. The cabinet cover
ing the MODE control between USB and LSB to does not have to be in place for the check,
obtain a good null for both sidebands. however the final compartment cover must be
8-5. CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT. in place to provide the RF shielding required.
The crystal oscillator trimmer (C701) is used
to warp the 100 kHz crystal exactly to frequency 8-7. VFO CALIBRATION ALIGNMENT.
with the WWV signal as a reference. (See figure
3-l). A. Mechanical Index ,. Check the dial
reference for maximum VFO capacitor setting
A. Set the FUNCTION control to REC., by carefully turning the dial beyond the 550
disconnect the antenna from the transceiver or 1050 kHz calibration point to the dial index
and interconnect the transceiver antenna output reference mark. At this setting the VFO capaci-
with the antenna terminal of a general coverage tor plates should mesh at maximum capacity
receiver. exactly. If they do not, loosen the dial hub set
37
 screws (2 each) and index the dial with the acceptable limits. If the error is in excess of
reference mark at the maximum capacity setting. 3000 Hz at any of the mid-dial pOints, with the
Reset the two set screws. end limits at zero error, the VFO capacitor
C401 should be "knifed". This operation should
B. VFO Calibration (Trimmer adjustment not be attempted by other than qualified person..
only) - A trimmer capacity correction is indi- nel thoroughly familiar with the technique.
cated if the dial calibration check across the dial,
at the 100 kHz check points consistently falls
to one side of the pointer and cannotbe corrected 8-8. VFO/PRE-MIXER BAND PASS TRANS-
by the CAL control. Recalibrate the VFO as FORMER ALIGNMENT. This operation consists
follows: of adjusting transformers T401, T402, T403,
and T404.
1. Preset the following controls as indi-
cated:
A. Check the injection level at the signal
. BAND selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 mixer (U501) with an oscilloscope probe or
REC. GAIN •••••..••••• Maximum clockwise VTVM probe connected to a pin connector of the
REC. AUDIO •.•• As required (Pull control knob green injection lead interconnecting the VFO/
out away frompanel.) Premixer board and the Preselector board. Con-
MODE selector . • • • • • • ~ • . • • . • • • • At USB nect probe ground to near by switch index
FUNCTION control. . • • • • • • • • • . • • . • • REC bracket. The injection levels on 80 meters, 40
PRESELECTOR. • • • • • • • Center 80M segment meters, and 20 meters run approximately 1
CAL ••••••••• Center white mark in panel slot volt (peak-to-peak) on an oscilloscope or 0.35
VRMS on a VTVM. On 10 and 15 meters, the
2. Set the dial at exactly 3500 kHz injection runs approximately 0~6V to 1.0V (peak-
(VFO = 5500 kHz). Carefully adjust trimmer to-peak) or 0.2V to 0.35 VRMS. If these in-
C402 for exactly zero beat. jection levels are obtained and the level remains
essentially constant across the tuning range of
3. Check the calibration across the the VFO, no adjustment should be required.
dial at the 100 kHz check points. If the error is
less than approximately 3000 Hz, the calibration
is within acceptable limits. If the error increases B. If adjustment is required, check the
and exceeds 3000 Hz at the high frequency end of 80 meter band injection (1 V POOp or 0.35 VRMS)
the dial (VFO = 5000 kHz) the VFO will require to determine that the VFO injection is normal
a coil adjustment in addition to the trimmer before attempting to adjust a band which has a
adjustment. pre-mixed injection signal.
C. VFO Calibration (Trimmer and coil
adjustment) .. If the dial error progressively
increases in the same direction with the high C. Preset the tuning dial at approximately
frequency end of the dial running out more than mid-band and adjust transformer T401 on the 40
2000 Hz, both coil L401 and trimmer C402 re- meter band, T402 on the 20 meter band, T403
quire adjustment. Recalibrate the VFO as follows: on the 15 meter band and T404 on the 10 meter
band (10 meter band alignment will require all
1. Set the transceiver controls as in crystal segments to properly adjust T404). Ad..
step 1, paragraph 8.. 7, S. just both cores in each transformer for maxi..
mum injection level to the signal mixer U501
2. Set the tuning dial for exactly 4000 (green lead pin connector). Do not run either
kHz (VFO = 5000 kHz) and adjust coil L401 for of the cores between the windings. Correctly
zero beat. adjusted, the cores will be located below the
bottom winding and above the top winding in
3. Set tuning dial for exactly 3500 each transformer. For the 10 meter band ad..
kHz (VFO = 5500 kHz) and adjust trimmer justment, switch the BAND selector back and
C402 for zero beat. forth from segment to segment and adjust the
cores on T404 to maintain as near constant
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until both inj ection as possible as well as attempting to
the 3500 and 4000 kHz settings are exactly obtain the maximum level available. This trans-
on frequency. former will be the most difficult to master of
the four band pass transformers. If a single
5. Check the calibration across the segment of the ten meter band is used alone,
dial at the 100 kHz points. If the frequency error the transformer may be peaked for that seg-
is less than 3000 Hz, the calibration is within ment.
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8-9. IF AMPLIFIER ALIGNMENT. This opera- 8-10. ALIGNMENT OF MIXER,RF AMPLIFIER
tion consists of adjusting coils L201, L202, AND DRIVER STAGES. The final amplifier bias
L203 and transformer T201 on the 9 MHz Trans- adjustment must be properly set per paragraph
ceive Function (plug-in) module. 8-3 before extensive operation of the transmitter
is attempted. It is assumed that the signal gen-
A. Disconnect coaxial cable at the Pre- erating stages of the FPM-300 Transceiver are
selector module and connect the signal genera- functioning properly. Use the internally generated
tor output to the cable ends. Connect a 8-ohm signal of the transceiver to align the mixer,
audio output load to the PHONES jack. (Insert- amplifier and driver stages of the transceiver
ing phone plug will automatically disable speak- as follows: (bottom chassis cover and final ampli-
er.) fier compartment cover in place)

B. Set FUNCTION selector at REC, REC. A. Connect a 50-ohm dummy load and
GAIN and REC. AUDIO maximum clockwise, VTVM or oscilloscope to the ANTENNA connector
and MODE selector at either USB or LSB. (J105). Set the FUNCTION selector at PTT,MIC/
CW LEVEL full ccw (minimum output). Center
C. Set up signal generator without modu- the P A LOAD control at 5 for the follOwing adjust-
lation at 9 MHz and adjust its frequency for ments. (Check pointer index at maximum pre-
maximum recovered audio output using a signal selector capacitor setting before proceeding with
level that produces 0.5 watt audio output. If alignment.)
approximately 1 to 2 microvolts are required
to obtain 0.5 watt of audio no adjustment should B. Set the BAND SELECTOR at 3.5, the
be required. If adjustment is required, adjust tuning dial at 3500, and index the PRESELECTOR
the cores of coils L201, L202 and L203 for at the tight hand edge of the 80 (meter) segment.
maximum output. Disconnect signal generator Preset the PA TUNE control in the 80 segment.
and reconnect coaxial cable to Preselector pin
connectors. (Shield connection to ground pin,
center conductor connector to insulated pin.) C. Set the MODE selector at TUNE. Ad-
vance the MIC/CW LEVEL control and adjust
D. Connect a 50-ohm dummy load and the PA TUNE control for maximum output. Main-
VTVM or oscilloscope to the ANTENNA connector tain an output signal level of apprOximately
(Jl05). Connect the AF signal generator to the 50 VRMS as the alignment progresses. Adjust
microphone input and monitor the input voltage cores of coils L501, L505 and L509 for maximum
with the Ballantine voltmeter. Set the AF signal output. The 80-meter coils are common to the
generator to 1000 Hz and adjust the level to remaining bands circuitry, therefore, they must
10 millivolts at the MIC connector. be in alignment before the higher frequency bands
can be aligned.
E. Tune-up the transceiver (USB or LSB
D. Set the BAND selector at 7.0 and PA
mode) into the dummy load (3800 kHz is recom-
TUNE control at the 40 (meter) segment. Repeat
mended) and adjust the MIC/CW LEVEL for 50
the PA tuning and drive level procedure and ad-
VRMS RF output at the antenna load. Adjust core just the cores of coils L502, L506 and L510
of transformer T201 for maximum RF output.
for maximum output.
Set MIC/CW LEVEL full counterclockwise and
check suppressed carrier level. Adjust carrier
E. Set the BAND selector at 21.0, and the
balance controls C239 and R253 (if required) per PA TUNE and PRESELECTOR controls at the
paragraph 8-4. 15 (meter) segments. Repeat the PA tuning and
drive level procedure and adjust the core of coil
F. Advance the MIC/CW LEVEL control L511, and the bottom cores of coils L503 and
and set up the 50 VRMS RF output level. Vary L507 for maximum output. Note that the core
the AF signal generator output from zero to the of L511 is located at the bottom side of the
level at which the RF transmitter output levels coil when properly adjusted. (Core tunes two
off (maintain 50 VRMS maximum output with bifilar wound coils.) A small core adjustment
MIC/CW LEVEL) indicating audio limiting action. tool capable of adjusting through the center of
Adjust the COMPRESSION LEVEL control (R245) the top cores of coils L503 and L507 will be
so that limiting of the transmitter output occurs required to make their adjustment.
at an AF signal generator level of 10 milli-
volts. With the MIC/CW LEVEL control full F. Set the BAND selector at 14.0 and
clockwise, full transmitter output should occur the PA TUNE and PRESELECTOR controls
at a 1000 Hz microphone input level of 10 milli- at the 20 (meter) segments. Repeat the PA
volts or less, thus permitting full transmitter tuning and drive level procedure and in addition
power output before audio limiting occurs. adjust the PRESELECTOR control for maximum
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output before adjusting the top side cores of A. Set the core of transformer T405 be-
coils L503 and L507 for maximum output. Do not fore setting the oscillators to exact frequency.
change the adjustment of driver coil L511, as it Connect the oscilloscope probe or VTVM probe to
is to be adjusted only on the 15 meter band. the junction of resistors R278 and R279 on the
9 MHz Transceive Function plug-in module. Set
the FUNCTION selector at REC and check the
G. Repeat steps E and F until no further injection voltage for the LSB and USB settings
increase in output level can be obtained by core of the MODE control. If the injection voltages
adjustment. are approximately 1.0 V peak-to-peak (0.35
VRMS) and the crystal oscillators start without
hesitation in either side band pOSition, no ad-
justment should be necessary. If adjustment is
required, adjust the core of transformer T405
The top core settings for coils L503 clockwise from the maximum injection voltage
and L507 in the 20 meter band should obtained (low inductance side of resonance) to
not run too far into the coil windings. the specified injection level.
If the cores are set too deep into the
coil, the 15 meter inductance will be B. The BFO/carrier frequencies have
abnormally affected. If this happens, been accurately set at the factory to match the
reset the top side cores well out of characteristics of the 9MHz crystal lattice filter
the coils and repeat the procedure from and normally do not require adjustment. To
step Eon. adjust the frequency of the BFO/carrier cry-
stal OSCillators, operate the transceiver in the
VOX/USB mode and apply a 10mV, 1000 Hz
H. Set the BAND selector at 28.5 and the tone from an audio frequency signal generator.
PA TUNE and PRESELECTOR controls at the Adjust the MIC/CW level control to produce
10 (meter) segments. Repeat the PA tuning and approximately 1/2 of full power output (50 VRMS
drive level procedure and adjust the cores of @ 50 ohms). Adjust the audio frequency tone in-
coils L504, L508 and L512 for maximum output. put to 500 Hz and adjust C446 until power is
reduced by 3dB (1/4 full power). Set the trans-
8-11. BFO/CARRIER OSCILLATOR ALIGN- ceiver to LSB mode and again adjustpower to 1/2
MENT. This operation consists of adjusting the full power with 1000 Hz tone input. Adjust the
core of carrier oscillator transformer T405 and audio frequency tone to 500 Hz and adjust C443
setting crystal warping trimmers C443 and C446 until the power is reduced by 3dB. This com-
to place the oscillators exactly on frequency. pletes the adjustment of the carrier oscillators.

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 SERVICE REPAm PARTS LIST

*All Resistors are FIXED, COMPOSITION; 10%, 1/4 W

unless otherwise stated.

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 REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

CHASSIS COMPONENTS
*Resistors
R101/S105 Variable. 50 K Ohm, (REC. Audio) w /PULL CAL 025-002964
Switch
R102/S104 Variable, 500 K, Ohm (REC. GAIN) w /PWR-OFF 025-002962
Switch
R103 1. 8 K Ohm 451-152182
R104 Variable, 5 K Ohm (MIC/CW LEVEL) 025-002963
R105 18 K Ohm, 5% 451-151183
R106 10 K Ohm 451-152103
R107 33 K Ohm, 5%, 1/2 W 451-251333
R108 270 K Ohm, 5% 451-151274
R109 6.8 K Ohm, 1 W 451-352682
R110 47 K Ohm, 1 W 451-352473
R111 22 K Ohm, 1/2 W 451-252223
R112 Variable, 10 K Ohm (BIAS ADJUST) 025-002863
R113, 114 10 Ohm, 5%, 1 W 451-351100
Rl15 2.2 K Ohm, 5% 451-151222
R116 1 K Ohm, 1 W 451-352102
R117 6.8 K Ohm, 2 W 451-652682
R118 51 K Ohm, 5%. 1/2 W 451-251513
R119 A/B, Wire-wound, tapped 50 Ohms, 1 Ohm 024-001808
120 A/B
R121 Wire-wound, 250 Ohm, 5 W 445-012251
R122 Wire-Wound, 2. 8 Ohm, 5%, 25 W 024-001801
R123 27 K Ohm 451-152273
Capacitors
C101, 108,120, O. 01}IF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-017
134
C102, 133 O.OOlpF, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-001671
C103 0.1 pF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-020
C104 Variable, 3 - 11. 5 pF (CAL.) 048-000714

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REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

C106 1000 p.F, -10% +100%, 20 V Electrolytic 045-001631

C107 3000 p.F, -10% +150%, 25 V Electrolytic 045-001617

C109 0.002 p.F, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-000395

CllO, 112, O. 01 p.F, 20%, 500 V Ceramic 047-000354

114, 117,
119, 123
C1ll 0.005 p.F, 20%, 500 V,Ceramic 047-000442
C1l3 330 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110331-334
C1l5 Variable, 0.8 - 13 pF, 2500 V 044-000520
(PA NEUTRALIZER)
C1l6, 118 0.02 p.F, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-000471
C121 0.001 p.F, 20%, 3 KV, Ceramic 047-000397
C122 0.01 p.F, 20%, 1000 V, Ceramic ·047-001608
C124 Variable, 18.7 - 312 pF (PA TUNE) 048-000715
C125 330 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310331-333
C126 220 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310221-333
C127 Variable (PA LOAD) 048-000713
C128 47 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310470-331
C129 180 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310181-333
C130 100 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310101-331
C131 0.01 p.F, GMV, 1400 V, Ceramic 047-000752
C132 80 /LF, -10% +50%, 350 V, Electrolytic 045-001615

Coils and Transformers

L101 Reactor, Filter, 100 mH 056-000956
L102, 104 Choke, RF, 82)LH 053-000667
L103 Choke, RF, 155)1H 053-000426
L105 Coil, RF 050-004381
L106 Coil, RF, 7. 6 J.1I:I 050-004372
L107 Choke, RF, 1 mH, 10% 053-000598

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 REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

TlOl Transformer, Power 050-004286

Tl02 Transformer, Driver 050-004287

Electron Tubes
VIOl Type l2BY7A 090-001192
Vl02 Type 6KD6 090-001741

Semiconductors
Ql01, 102 Transistor, Type 2N1522 019-004757
D101 Diode, Type lN270 019-005141
D102 Diode, Type lN4001 019-003420

Switches
S101 Rotary (MODE) 060-003226
S102 Rotary (FUNCTION) 060-003224
S103 Wafer, BAND SW 062-000356
SlO4 (Refer to RI02)
S105 (Refer to RI0l)

Connectors
JI0l Jack, Telephone, Type 11J-I021 (PHONES) 036-000390
JI02 Jack, Phone, 2-Conductor, Type 11J-I024 (KEY) 036-000392
J103 Jack, Phone, Type N112B (MIC) 036-000480
JI04 Connector (For 9 MHz Function module) 010-004496
J105 Connector, Antenna 010-002663
JI06 Jack, Phono (RELAY) 036-000041
J107 Socket, electrical (BLOWER) 010-004211
J108 Connector, Plug, 18 pin 036-000372
P101, P103 Connector, Female, 18 pin w/shell and cable 010-003000
clamp
AC Power cord E/W PI02 (less P101) 087-010009
AC Power cord assembly (complete) 087-011133

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REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

Miscellaneous
K101 Relay, Control 021-000667
K102 Relay, Anumna 021-001406
F101 Fuse, Slo-Blo, 4A, 125 V 039-000448
M101 Meter 082-000893
DS101, 102 Lamp, Incandescent 039-000004
LS101 Speaker 085-000323
Z101 Suppressor, Parasitic 050-004373

PRINTED CmCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY, 9 MHz

FUNCTION MODULE
*Resistors
R201, 208, 100 Ohm 451-152101
212,215,
224, 229,
232, 238,
251, 257,
267, 277
R202, 226 470K Ohm 451-152474
R203, 204 100 K Ohm 451-152104
R205, 207, 47 K Ohm 451-152473
210, 234,
236, 240,
260
R206, 211, 150 Ohm 451-152151
279
R209, 216, 2.7 KOhm 451-152272
217
R213 820 Ohm 451-152821
R214, 266 1.2 K Ohm 451-152122
R218 27 K Ohm, 5% 451-151273

R219, 220, 1KOhm 451-152102

221, 242,
247, 270,
274

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 REFERENCE PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION HALLICRAFTERS
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

R222, 239, 10 K Ohm 451-152103

256
R223 680 K Ohm, 5% 451-151684
R225 4.7 K Ohm 451-152472
R227, 268 68 K Ohm 451-152683
R228 Variable, 500 K Ohm (8 METER) 025-002968-012
R230, 241 5.6 K Ohm 451-152562
R231 3.9 KOhm 451-152392
R233, 261, 1. 5 K Ohm 451-152152
262, 264,
269
R235 8.2 K Ohm 451-152822
R237 12 K Ohm 451-152123
R243 Variable, 1 K Ohm (ANTI-TRIP) 025-002968-204
R244, 246, 3.3 KOhm 451-152332
255, 275
R245 Variable, 1 K Ohm (COMP LEVEL) 025-002968-904
R248, 249, 22 K Ohm 451-152223
250, 271
R252, 254, 220 Ohm 451-152221
278
R253 Variable, 250 Ohm (MOD BAL) 025-002968-602
R258, 259 470 Ohm 451-152471
R263 Variable, 25 K Ohm (DELAY) 025-002968-408
R265 Variable, 5 K Ohm (VOX 8EN8) 025-002968-506
R272, 273 15 K Ohm 451-152153
R276 6.8 KOhm 451-152682
R280 180 Ohm 451-152181
Capacitors
C201 150 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110151-334
C202 1800 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-310182-334

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REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

C203, 204, 0.05}IF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-019

206, 209,
212, 215,
219, 243,
244, 247
C205, 207 27 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110270-333
C208 1. 0 }IF, 20%, 35 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-022
C210 180 pF, 2%, 100 V, Mica 506-910181-314
C211 820 pF, 2%, 100 V, Mica 506-110821-314
C213, 254, O.OOl}IF, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-001671
261
C214, 229 100 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110101-334
C216, 238 47 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110470-333
C217, 240 240 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110241-334
C218, 241 400 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110401-334
C220 22 pF, 5%, 100 V, Mica 506-910220-211
C221, 222, O.l}IF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-008
224
C223 0.005 }IF, -20%+80%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-001381
C225, 227, O.OOl}lF, GMV, 500 V, Ceramic 047-002795
263
C226, 230, 0.01 }IF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-017
237, 259
C228, 249, 0.05 pF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-007
260
C231, 233, 4.7 }IF, 20%, 10 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-074
234, 250,
257
C232 0.1 }IF, 20%, 35 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-016
C235, 245, 0.22 }IF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-009
246
C236 0.02 }IF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-018
C239 5 - 60 pF, Trimmer (Carrier Bal.) 044-001153
C242 33 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110330-333

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 REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

C248, 256, 47 pF, 20%, 20 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-053

258, 264
C251, 252, 3900 pF, 2%, 300 V, Mica 506-310392-324
253
C262 0.47 }IF, 20%, 35 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-020
Coils, Transformers and Filters
L201, 202, 203 Coil, 1FT, 9 MHz 050-004359
L204 Choke, RF, 56 p.H, 10% 050-002311
L206 Choke, RF, 100 pH, 10% 053-000644
L207 Choke, RF, 2.7 pH 053-000670
T201 Coil, 1FT, 9 MHz 050-004358
FL201 Filter, 9 MHz 049-000320
Semiconductors
Q201, 202, 203 Transistor, type 40841 019-004796
Q204,205,212 Transistor, type SE-4002 019-005156
Q206, 207,209 Transistor, type MPS-6515 019-005028
Q208 Transistor, type MPS-6523 019-004762
Q210 Transistor, type 2N5458 019-004782
Q211 Transistor, type MPS-404 019-004787-001
D201, 208 Diode, type IN758A 019-002901
D202, 203, Diode, type 1N270 019-005141
209, 210
D204, 205, Diode, type 1N295 019-001980
206, 207
D211 Diode, type IN456 019-002964
Z201 Integrated Circuit, type MC1496G 058-001026
Z202 Integrated Circuit, type LM370 058-001027
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, POWER SUPPLY
FILTER
*Resistors
R301 220 K Ohm, 2W 451-652224
R302, 303 1. 2 K Ohm, 2W 451-652122

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REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

R304 15 K Ohm, Wire-wound, 5%, 7 W 024-001812

Ra05 1.5 K Ohm 451-152152
Ra06 2.2 K Ohm 451-452222

Capacitors
C301, 302 O.Ol}1F, 10%, 1600 V, Ceramic 047-002502
C303 80pF, -10%+50%, 450 V, Electrolytic 045-001532
C304 50-50 )IF, -10%+50%, 350 V, Electrolytic 045-001534
C305, 306 40 pF, -10%+100%, 150 V, Electrolytic 045-001616

Semiconductors
D301 Rectifier 019-004754-004
D302 Rectifier 619-004'754-003
D303 Rectifier 019-004754-001
D304 Diode, Type 1N4005 019-004055
Q301 Transistor, Type MP8-6531 019-004756

PRINTED CmCUIT BOARD, VFO/PREMIXER

*Resistors
R401, 404, 33 K Ohm 451-152333
431, 432
R402 22 K Ohm 451-152223
R403 68 Ohm 451-152680
R405 220 Ohm 451-152221
R406, 435 1KOhm 451-152102

R407 3.9 K Ohm 451-152392

R408, 417, 47 Ohm 451-152470
438
R409 thru 390 Ohm 451-152391
415
R416, 426 68 K Ohm 451-152683
R418 270 Ohm 451-152271

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 REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

R419, 424, 100 K Ohm 451-152104

445, 448
R420, 422, 100 Ohm 451-152101
429, 440,
450
R421 120 Ohm 451-152l21
R423 10 K Ohm 451-152103
R425 82 Ohm 451-152820
R427 12 K Ohm 451-152l23
R428, 453 4.7 K Ohm 451-152472
R430 820 Ohm 451-152821
R433, 449 56KOhm 451-152563
R434 22 Ohm 451-152220
R436 8.2 K Ohm 451-152822
R437, 446, 2.2 K Ohm 451-152222
447
R439 Thermistor, 33 Ohm, Type B832001 p/3 024-001813
R441, 442 Wire-wound, 0.47 Ohm, 5%, 1/2 W 453-011000-047
R443 , 451 470 Ohm 451-152471
R452 150 Ohm 451-152151

Capacitors
C401 Variable, 7-82 pF (TUNE) 048-000720
C402 Variable, 2-10 pF (VFO Trim) 044-000664
C403 115 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-121150-334
C404 68 pF, 5%, 100 V, N470, Ceramic 047-002647-001
C405, 410, 150 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110151-334
448
C406, 407 390 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110391-334
C408, 409, O. 001,uF, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-001671
421, 434

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REFERENCE HALLICRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

C411, 414, O. 01 pF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-017

418, 420,
422, 429,
431, 436. 437
C412 24 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110240-331
C413 1000 pF, 2%, 100 V, Mica 506-110102-314
C415 22 pF, 2%. 500 V, Mica 506-110220-331
C416 27 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110270-333
C417, 419 100 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110101-334
C423, 426 4.7 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 500 V, Mica 506-140470-731
C424, 427 18 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 500 V, Mica 506-110180-731
C425, 428 56 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110560-333
C430, 432 0.1pF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-008

C433, 440 47 }IF, 20%, 20 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-053

C435 10 }IF, 20%, 6 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-091
C438 100 }IF, -10%+ 100%, 6 V, Electrolytic 045-001634
C439 470 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica . 506-110471-334
C441 300}IF, -100/0+100%, 10 V. Electrolytic 045-001635
C442, 447.450 15 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 500 V, Mica 506-910150-731
C443, 446 AdjustaJ:>le. 2-18 pF 044-000654
C444, 445 O. 05 }IF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-007
C449 O. 05 }IF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-019

Coils and Transformers

IA01 Coil, VFO 050-004378
IA02, 411 Choke, RF, 100pH, 10% 053-000644
IA03 Choke, RF, 56,uH, 10% 050-002311
IA04, 409 Choke, RF, 6.8pH 050-001245

IA05, 413 Choke, RF, 0.33pH 050-002459

IA06 Choke, RF, 1.0pH 053-000654

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 REFERENCE HALliCRAFTERS
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

L407 Choke, RF, 2. 2 ~H 053-000534

L408 Choke, RF O. 68 ~H 050-004464
L410 Choke, RF, 2. 7 ~H 053-000670
L412 Coil, RF, 30 ~H 050-004382
T401 Coil, RF, 40 Meter Bandpass 050-004374
T402 Coil, RF, 20 Meter Bandpass 050-004375
T403 Coil, RF, 15 Meter Bandpass 050-004376
T404 Coil, RF, 10 Meter Bandpass 050-004377
T405 Coil, 1FT, 9 MHz 050-004358
Semiconductors
Q401, 402, Transistor, Type 40468A ,. 019-004764
403, 404, 406
Q405 Transistor, Type SE5025 019-004119
Q407 Transistor, Type MPS 6515 019-005028
Q408 Transistor, Type A138 019-004763
Q409 Transistor, Type MPS6516 019-005007
Q410, 411 Transistor, Type 2N4079 Matched PR-2N4077/ 019-004760
2N4078
Q412, 413 Transistor, Type 2N5458 019-004782
D401 Diode, Type 1N4154 019-003713
D402 Diode, Type 1N5239B 019-004691
D403 Diode, Type 1N758A 019-002901
U401 Balanced Mixer Assembly, MX-1 150-018555-001
Switches
S401 Wafer, Band SW (Bandpass) 062-000358
S402, 403, Wafer, Band SW (Bandpass, USB/LSB ·062-000357
404 select, crystal select)
Crystals
CR401 Quartz, 21. 5 MHz 019-004746
CR402 Quartz, 28.5 MHz 019-004747
CR403 Quartz, 35.5 MHz 019-004748

CR404 Quartz, 42.5 MHz (28.0 band) 019-004750

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PART NAME AND D.ESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

CR405 Quartz, 43.0 MHz 019-004749

CR406 Quartz, 43.5 MHz (29.0 band) 019-004751
CR407 Quartz, 44.0 MHz (29.5 band) 019-004752
CR408 Quartz, 9001. 500 kHz 019-004709
CR409 Quartz, 8998.700 kHz 019-004710
PRINTED CmCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY,
PRESELECTOR ALC MODULE
* Resistors
R501 lK Ohm 451-152102
R502, 504, 6.8 K Ohm 451-152682
518
R503, 520, 4.7 K Ohm 451-152472
523
R505, 513, 100 Ohm 451-152101
515
R506 2.2 K Ohm 451-152222
R507, 510 47 K Ohm 451-152473

R508, 511 100 K Ohm 451-152104

R509 150 Ohm 451-152151
R512 470 K Ohm 451-152474
R514 1 Megohm 451-152105
R516 15 K Ohm 451-152153
R517 1.5 K Ohm 451-152152
R519 470 Ohm 451-152471
R521 2.2 Megohm 451-152225
R522 22 K Ohm 451-152223
Capacitors
C501 Variable (PRESELECTOR) 048-000712
C502 Variable (DRIVER) 048-000711
C503, 513 O.OlpF. 20%. 25 V. Ceramic 047-002794-017

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PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

C504, 515, 240 pF, 2%, 500 V, Mica 506-110241-334

516
C505, 511, 27 pF, 5%, 500 V, Mica 506-110270-233
524
C506. 508 0.05pF, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-019
509, 510,
512, 518
C507 2.2 p.F, 20%, 20 V., Electrolytic 045-001537-045
C514, 517 100 pF, 5%, 500 V, Mica 506-110101-234
C519, 522, 0.001}lF, 20%, 500 V, Ceramic 047-001671
523
C520 10 }IF, 20%, 6 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-091
C521 O. 1 p.F, 20%, 25 V, Ceramic 047-002794-020
C525 4.7 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 100 V, Mica 506-940470-711
C526 3.9 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 100 V, Mica 506-940390-711
C527 O.OOl}lF, GMV, 500 V, Ceramic 047-002795
C528 10 pF, :1:0.5 pF, 500 V, Mica 506-910100-731
Coils, RF
L501, 505 Coil, RF, 80M Ant. & Mixer 050-004368
L502, 506 Coil, RF, 40M Ant. & Mixer 050-004369
L503, 507 Coil, RF, 20M & 15M Ant. & Mixer 050-004370
L504, 508 Coil, RF, 10M Ant. & Mixer 050-004371
L509 Coil, RF, 80M Driver 050-004364
L510 Coil, RF, 40M Driver 050-004365
L511 Coil, RF, 20M & 15M Driver 050-004366
L512 Coil, RF, 10M Driver 050-004367

Semiconduetors
Q501, 502 Transistor, Type 40841 019-004796
Q503 Transistor, Type MPS6515 019-005028
Q504 Transistor, Type SE4002 019-005156
D501 Diode, Type lN747A 019-004765
D502 Diode, Type lN758A 019-002901

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PART NAM-E AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SYMBOL

D503 thru Diode, Type lN270 019-005141

507
U501 Balanced Mixer Assembly, MX-1 150-018555-001

Switches
S501, 502 Wafer, Band SW (Mixer, Antenna, Driver) 062-000357
503

25 kHz CALmRA TOR MODULE

*Resistors
R701 4.7 Megohm 451-152475
R702 3.3 K Ohm 451-152332
R703 4.7 K Ohm 451-152472
R704 330 Ohm 451-152331

Capacitors
C701 Trimmer, 5-60 pF 044-001153
C702 220 pF, 5%, 500 V, Mica 506-910221-234
C703 O. 1}IF, 20%, 12 V, Ceramic 047-002794-008
C704 0.47 pF, 20%, 35 V, Electrolytic 045-001537-020
C705 22 pF, :1:0. 5 pF, 100 V, Mica 506-910220-713

Semiconductors & Misc.

Q701 Transistor, Type 2N5458 019-004782
D70I Diode, Type lN758A 019-002901
Z701 Integrated Circuit, Type MFC6020 058-001035
CR70I Crystal, Quartz, 100 kHz, PE Type 2 019-004781

Miscellaneous Mechanical Parts

Fuse holder (for F101) 006-000837
Dial Window (for M101) 022-000783
Pilot light shield (for DSI02) 086-000037
Shaft, straight, non-metallic (for PA TUNE and 074-003372
. PA LOAD controls)
Tube shield (for I2BY7A) 069-000863

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PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL PART NUMBER

Heat transfer shield insert (for tube shield) 069-001020

Cover assembly case 150-019266-001
Front Panel Assembly 150-019258-001
Bottom assembly cover 150-019265-001
Accessory Item
Cable Assembly, Power, DC (p/O Mobile 087-011134
Mounting Kit MR-300)

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