INSTRUCTION MANUAL FT-250 SOMMERKAMP ELECTRONICS GMBH ecFT-200/250 $88 TRANSCEIVER ‘The 1200/250 Transeiver, for HF amateur banes. 80 through 10 meters is a precision bull high performance transceiver providing SSB (USB and LSB selectable, CW and AM modes of operation, with a sinl-tone power of J400W (approx, 300W speech peak input High stability is obtained by use of @ well designed heterodyne VEO, and the specially designed 9 MC crystal ter ensures good voice qu, His compact size, light weight, and attached carrying handle make it very suitable and ‘omenient for both home, parable, and mobile use Other features include VOX, 100 ke calibrator, #8 ke resveroffet (cain) tuning and easy connection for use of a Linesr Ample FP.200/280 matching AC power supply with built-in speaker is especially designed for ‘se with the Transceiver, A 12V DC supply; the DC-200//250 provides for mobile oF field se GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Modes SSB (USB-LSB), CW, AM Input power 240w Frequency 35-4; 7-75; M145; 21-21.5; 285-29, {crystals optionally avaiable for ranges 28-28.5; 2929.5 295-30 NO) Antenna impedance 50-100 ohms Frequency stability Aller warm-up, within 100 cpa every 30 minutes Carer suppression ~40 ab Sideband suppression 50 dB at 1000 eps ‘Thid onder intermodulation products 30.68 (PEP) AB. bandwidth 300-2700 ps Receiver sensitivity 105 uY input SIN 10.48 Selectivity 244 ke (6 dB), 4 ke (-60 dB) LE interference ratio 50 dh Tena ratio 0 uD ‘Audio output IW at 10% distortion ‘Audio output impedance 8 ohms Power supply AC or DC with separate power supplies Tubes & semiconductors 16 tubes, 15 does, 7 transistors Dimensions 1" wide, S14" high, 11" deep Weight 17 the (Ske)FP-200/250 SPECIFICATIONS Semiconductors 9 diodes Dimensions 8° wide, SIA" high, 11 deep Weight “Approx. 22 Ibs. (10k) Speaker (built) S7 x 3", 8 ohms Supply voltage oov/10v/117V/200V2z0v/234V 50-60 eps 0¢-200/ 250 SPECIFICATIONS Matching DC power supply Semiconductors 4 transistors, 9 diodes Dimensions SB wie, 20" high, 8/4 deep Weight Approx. 66 Ibs. Gis) Power source DC-I2V, 125A (receive), ISA ((rapsmit), 27A (transmit 100W peak) CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 1 can be scen from he block diagram that many sectors are common for both receiving and transmitting, For an easier understanding of the operation, the receiving and trans iting sections will be described separately. Signal from ANT terminal pases throgh antenna RXITX relay to ANT input tuned cizcult to grid 1 of RF amplifier tube V2, 6BZ6. Signal i amplified and through the next tuned circuit on the grid of receiver mixer tube VI, 6US, pentede section. Local oscillator signal is applied to cathode ofthis mixer and the LF, signal appears at mixer plate, The LF sina thon pases through the 9 MC crystal filter to the two stage amplifier V104, 6BA6, VI03, (6826 and thence 1o VIO2A, 12AXT power ged detector. This detector acts asa product etector, with BEO signal applied to its cathode, when receiving CW and SSB. V102B, '4I2AXT functions as an anode detection type amplifier of AGC. With no signal applied, plate curent is ze10 with pate voltae zero. When signals applied, plate current develops, resulting in a negative plate voltage which is applied tough diode D103 to AGC line Circuit provides suitable AGC characteristics of fast attck, slow decay for SSB and CW. Internal resistance of diode is low in forward direction and high in reverse disetion, AGC voltige & applied to RF and IF sages so that a wide ranze of signal Ives can be handled Detector ontpat it fed to slicon diodes DIO1, D102, ANL, then via AF gain contol, through 6BMS.AF output tube to speaker oF headphomss. “Transmiting Section Output of carer osillator V106, 12AUT is ijocted to fist grid of VI07, 7360 balanced modulator and aio signal from mic, Amp. to modulating grid of BM. Suppressed carterDSB is developed at plate of BM. This signal then passer throuch the crystal filter XFIO1, ‘hich eliminates one sideband, thus resulting in a SSB signa, 9 MC, For AM transmission (sideband with carer insertion) th BM becomes unbalanced because of switching circuitry, perm shifted by means of a vaicap diode circuit so that carrer passes freely through filter pass band. Amount of cartier insertion level is adjustable ly AM carrer contol VRS. For CW transmission, audio is disabled, and similarly as ‘or AM, the BM is unbalanced and carver frequency shifted to allow full carter to passthrough filter In the TUNE condition, a 1500 eps sitnal from the aus tone osilator TRSO3 is applied to the BM, This provides a convenient tuning signal nea iter center frequency. Level of signal is controlled by mic. gin contrat ‘The 9 MC signal after passing through the ier, is amplified by IF amplifier tube VI04, {6BA6, thence to grid of mixer tube V4, GENT, togethe: with local osciltor signal. The resultant difference between these two frequencies appeus at plate tuned circuit of mixer 1nd is the transmitting ham band output signal frequency. On 14 MC band, additive mixing feud, ‘his signal is amplified by VS, 12BY7 tuned driver and finally to power amplifier tubes VoIV7, 2x 6186A, and antenna. Power amplifier V[V7 operates in class AB2 for maximum power output The AC audio component of PA grid current, when overdiven by signal peaks, restiied by diodes D4/DS to provide an ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage fo the IF amp stage thus reducing its guin and maintaining low distortion ‘The PA Pi network plate circuit proves attenuation to the higher onder harmonics and enables easy, flexible adjustment of impedance matching to antenna feelin, (On phone, PTT and VOX contol is ailable. On VOX, asmple of sina from microphone {8 applied to arid of V8 and then to VOA, rectified by diede D2, SH-L, producing a postive bias on the gid of VOB rely tube, causing plate current to low and relay to actuate (On CW, “straight” or “breakin” keying methods are availabe. Breakin s produced by Keying sudio osestor tone applied to VOX amp. as well as transmitter bis line. The relay ‘switches bias on VIO, V4, VS, V6 and V7. ing carter to pass trough, and also carrier froquency is from epather while keying, thus providing sdetone monitoring. OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS Inthe FT-200/250 crystal oscillators are used for cartes generation andthe bandswitched heterodyne osilator, together with 2 salfeontrlled oxillator for VFO, which it at @ Frequency low enough to obtain goo stability. Other osslators included ae 100 ke erysta, calibrator and audio tone oscillator. An exteral VEO model FV-200 is avlable to provide ditional operational flexibility and split fequency operationCarrer crystal oseilator 'V106, 12AU7 double triode with crystals 8998.5 ke and 9OOL-S ke, one in each triode section. With sideband selector switch at NORMAL, cartier crystal 8998.5 is operative for T and 14 MC band and 9001.5 for 35, 24 and 28 NC, When the selector switch is in REVERSE position, then the cater erytaloscilltor sections are changed, Carer oscilator operates ike the BFO when in reesve mode, On AM & CW, crystal 9ODLS is used and its frequency is lowered 200 cps by diode site D104, 151007, bringing caer into fier pasband Bandswitehed heterodyne oscillator “This is crystal exillstor using sion type 29C372 trunsistor, and itis operative on bands 1, 21 and 28 MC. 10 M band crystal is included for 28.529 MC, and postions ate oailable for other three optional ranges for full coverage of 10 M. YEO seltoscilator ‘The VFO ie transstorized Colpts circuit with 2$C372 oscillator and 25C372 buffer. It as linear tuning over the range S~ 5.5 MC. A pussind filter czcult a output is tuned to pass the 5 — 5.5 MC range. Varicp diode D401, 15145 permits reeiver offset tuning con- rol #5 keon receiving. Crystal calibrator osslator ‘Transstor oscillator 2SC367 with 100 ke crystal, and diode type 151007 harmonic ‘enerator provides accurate check points every 100 ke on main dia AF osilator The phase shift type with 25C372 transistor, generating audio tone signal at 1500 eps, sup- plies transmitter tuneup signal and CW sidetone monitoring. This osilator also actuates VOX rely for semiautomatic breakin CW operation LOCAL OSCILLATOR MIXER CIRCUIT ‘VFO output is applied to grid 1 of V3, 6CB6 mixer and heterodyne osiiator output to cathode. Resultant beat ffequency is selected in plate tuned circu METER CIRCUIT Meter is 1 mA movement, and itis connected to 2] IF stge to read change in cathode voltage of V103, resulting from variations of AGC voltage, to indicate receiver "S™ units.Meter is automaticaly switched by lay RLIOL,on transmitting, to indicate relative power ‘output (PO) PA cathode current (IC) and ALC voltage. Meter scale is fully calibrated, and transmitter metering functions PO, 1C and ALGare selected by pane mounted sie switch, VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT ‘The voltage regulator circuit, mounted on a print board, provides 9 volts forall transistor oxilators. Two transistors are used, 28C372 and 28C367, together with two zener diodes, 1 and 18336, and voltage level canbe sot by adjustment of variable resistor VRSO1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS1. Phones 2 Mie 3. Function 4A. AF Gain, PulLANLOn 4, RF Gain 5. VFO 6 Gt 785 Baw 9. OperRecat 10, (Receiver offsetting) Headphone socket. Impedance 600 ohms. ‘When plug is inserted into socket, speaker 1s automatically isconnocted, Microphone socket. Stanand 1" 3 contact ERS. type. High Impedance. Tip relay cortrl, Ring microphone audi. Sleve round, Funetion switch OFF AC power removed from power supply. [SSB Selects SSB oferation. TUNE Places TX in tunep condition CW Solcts CW operation. AM Selects AM operation. Knob Level control CConteot knob and veri dive (One revoltion of knob covers approx. 15 ke. Upper windows ‘ive 0 ke points with 0-500 markings. The vernix scale is marked in I ke steps, 0-100, “This isa locking knob used to set da calibration in conjunction with the 100 ke calibrator. With tansoiver in receiving com dition, the verier dil & tured fo “O" and locked by 2 half tum of the CAL locking knob, 100 ke calibrator i switched ‘on with control No, 9. Then the VFO knob is rotated toa 100 ke point so that clibrater beat note is heard Its then adjusted for zero beat. Locking knob is then release Dandewitch, marked for bande in MC. Res color indicate that red sles to be used 03 VFO dial. The various 28 MC ranges fare selected by Knob No, 8 when No, 7 iat it full lock: ‘wise position, Lever switch, Selects functions of calibrator recibing and twansmitter operation. CCarifie adjustment, It provides+S ke variation of receiver tune Ing "off set-tuning"). When switched to OFF, the recsving and transmitting frequeneesate the sume,u. 2, a. 13. 4 Is, 16, Gna Mic, Gain Loading VFO Select PO-IC-ALC, Sideband Pr-vox Controls RF tuning of re and deive tuning of transmitter, Controls microphone amp. level. On TUNE it becomes @ tuning level contro. Knob, Adjusts PA plate caning Lever, Adjusts PA. plate loading. For switching from interna’ to extemal VFO. NOR is tanseive ‘on internal VFO, RX EXTis receive on external VPO, transmit om internal VEO. TX EXT s transmit on external VFO, recive (on internal VFO. Meter selector switch. Switches meter functions for trans ritternietering Sideband selector side svitch. In the NORMAL position, LSB is produced on 3.5ani 7 NC, and USB on 14,21 and 28 MC. In the REV position, USB is produced on 2.5 and 7 MC and LSB on 14,21 and 2814C, ch, Selets PIT a¢ VOX functions REAR PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONSRF. Out ant Power Supply Connector Speaker Socket Accessory Socket arth Terminal Key Socket VOX Gain Antti Deny Relay Sens aie Bias Meter Sens Meter Zero. Aw Step 1 of Operation FUNCTION, RE-AF-GAIN BAND CLARIFIER {ectter offset tuning) PLATE LOADING METER SWITCH OPER-REC SIDEBAND, MIC GAIN cat, VFO SELECT Provides low level RLF drive for VHF transerter, Antenna coax socket (joe P18 for detail 5 ohms (see P. 1S for dew) Adjusts VOX: sensi Adjusts VOX. antiteip level Adjusts “holdin” tine of VOX Adjusts operating leat of VOX relay [Adjusts vel of reimertd carrer for AM/CW operation. /Ajusts bias om PA tubes Sameter sensitivity contro Aasts Smeter zero setting External VEO socket. OPERATION POWER OFF [RP maximum clockwise AP about half on Sot to desied band orr Set to desi band Minimum loading Ic REC NORMAL, ore In eased postion NORSet control a8 shown below First check that all cable connections are comect and that antenna of correct fiequency and impedance within the ange of the Pinet (50 100 ohms) (coax output) i connected to the transceiver. AC power plug should not be comected until all preliminary checks are carried out. Aux plug provided should be inserted in auxilary VFO socket it external \VEO,FV-200 is not used. Turn power on with function switch to SSB position. Pant lan should light and Smeter needle will show a full sale reading Then slow return to" set warms up. Thiscan be acepted as an indication that the ets then ready for operation. Tune GRID for noise peak Adjust main tuning dal for signal Peak GRID for maximum Smeter reading. Careful tuning is necesary to obtain comect tone of SSB signal. IF the received signal is ‘on opposite sideband, then move REVNOR switch to REV. A beat note indicates that an AN sgl is being received. In ths event tra function switch {to AM. Adjust AP gun for comfortable lstening vohime. Sometimes slight reduction of IRF gain will obtain clearer reception ‘Transmitter tuning ‘Transmitter should be tuned into @ 50 chm dummy load, but it may be tuned on an antenna provided that the band is clear; and no interference will result to other stations Take cae to ensure that transmitter frequency is adusted within feequency limits of band in use. DO NOT OPERATE TRANSMITTER with no toad cennected otherwise PA tubes could be damaged, Disconnect microphone, meter switch to IC, MIC gain off, contol switch to PT function ‘SSB. Then when REC-OPER switch is moved to OPER, and using power supply of [6OOV HT, the meter will indicate the PA resting cuent This should be 60 MA; if not, then aust bi contol at rear [Now tum FUNCTION switch to TUNE, advance MIC gain to obtain small increase in reter reading, up to about 100 MA, and adjust GRID for maximum IC. Note that the setting forthe GRID control willbe virtually the same as was found for ressiving. Reduce MIC pun if 1C ries abnormally high Adiust PLATE for minimum dip ip 1C. Switch mote: to PO and aijvst PLATE and LOAD controls in tum for maximum RF power out IC should dip £0 about 70/80% of the offtune eutent for best loading condition, At maximum input the IC 4 about 350 MA, but refrain from using this high current for longer than a few seconds therefore ake all adjustments quickly. Dusig tune-p, switch REC-OPER swith off periodically to reduce the time transmitter ison with high IC, Wile tf permissible to tune transmittersusing meter cn P.O. position i is ecommenided that an external SWR metor be connected between antenna socket and feline, not only to check matching of trnscsiver to antenna fedline ad observation of transmiter RF ‘output, Dut so that transceiver meter can be left in IC position for constant monitoring fof PA current. Any abnomal sein IC can then be noted and quickly corrected.“Transmision ssp Insott microphone plug of PTT microphone. (If microphone does not have a FFT switch, then short out PTT terminals on pg and control transceiver with REC-OPER panel switch.) Tum REC-OPER switch to OPER White speaking, adjust MIC gain for correct IC meter “kik-up”. Switeh meter to ALC and check that needle does not rse above limit of green section of scale on speech peaks Indicated IC will be about half the tuning IC, ie, about 150 MA on peaks. Attempting to obtain more power by “forcing” or oveedriving the transmiter wil obtain only an insignificant increase in strength and wil result in a distorted signal with posible radiation of spurious emisions. Keep MIC gin down, speak fay close to microphone t reduoe ‘ackground noise pick up, and try to maintain an eve level of speech Do not have VOX gin control set too highs otherwise operation wil be unstable. 1 ant trp vontrot is advanced too far, then VOX will ose sensitivity. Setanttrip to @ position where itis just preventing speaker noise from “tgging™ the VOX. If VOX faits to function, check that microphone has sufficient seastivy and if OK then replace V9 and readjust relay sensivitty conto ow Remove microphone plug. For CW operation on 7 and 14 MC, place Sideband switch in REV postion otherwise drive will be low. The varicay diode is connected 0 only one carsice crystal (9001.5 ke) and this diode's operation suits casier within filter passband. Use clarifier contr sent to retum a diifting signal or adjusting pitch of received signal. Onoe main VFO Control has been set to ftequency of desired contact should not normally be altered; otherwise cach station will be retusing and moving through the band, For breakin operation set control switch to VOX aud adjust VOX delay, ete to suit requirements. Do not old key down fr lon periods ctherwse PA tubes canbe damage Use CW IE-at 250 MA, MIC gain will control sdetone level ‘only for changing or tuningin the received signal, e.g smal eadjst- AM Place function switch on AM, MIC gain to “O". Set AM carrer control at rer to give IC of 150 MA. Adjust MIC gain so that spocch deflects meter further 510 MA, AS for (OW set contol to REV for 7 and 14 MC bands, PIT ce VOX can be used inthe same way 4 for SSB operstionALIGNMENT ‘The FT-200//250 has bean comectly aligned at fstory and, under normal circumstances ‘alignment should not be necestry except after a long petod of we, The alignment of such modem, sophisticated equipment as this requires the correct test instruments ana should not be attempted unless one has had reasonable amount of expericnce in such alignment teehnigues, CAUTION ~ Before any work is attempted, member that high voltages are employed fin this equipment, so — TAKE CARE! 1. Equipment requted \VTVM with RF probe ARF standard signal generator AP signal generator Circuit tester Frequency meter Dummy fosd 50 ohms Suitable alignment tools ‘Voltage and resistance measurement Refer to tables on Page 17 Note that measurement figures obtained could vary slightly from those shown, pat Neuter ifa low resistance testing meter is used. Always tum off power, remove AC lus, an completely dschange all iter condensers befor taking measurements, 3. Voltage regulator The VR. is mounted on a printed circuit board and supplies regulated output of DV, adjustable by the preset type miniature pot VRSO1, If output cannot be brousht up to the 9V.Feve it may be duc to faut in components onthe printed circuit board, 8 transistors oF zener diode, or supply voltage below LIV. 4. VFO alignment On the red scale, “O™ —§ MC and "S00" = 5.5 MC. Switch off crystal heterodyne osilator by placing bandwitch on 3.5 oF 14 MC band. (Receiver offst tuning) OFF Use frequency meter for alignment, although this can be done, with care if beats ae heard every10 ke using the crystal calibrator Coarse alignment i by adjustment of trimmer TCAD. ‘The piston type trimmer TCHU2 is for adjustment of temper tamed clockwiss then compensation becomes arate, I'7C4U2 i adurtedthen 10401 ‘must be readjusted to maintain calibration, For precise adjustment of dial tinearity, careful adjustmeat (by bending) of end rotor lates of main tuning condensers necesary, ture compensstion. IfVFO injection to arid 1 of V3, 6CBG should be OSV oF more over full VFO range, measured with VIVM and RF probe, To obtain sane fequency of clarier at “O™ as at “OFF®, adjust VET, Heterodyne crystal osclator ‘Apply RF probe to Pin 2 of V3, and with bandswitch at 28.5, adjust L202 for maximum meter reading. 21 MC band adjust TC202. (On 7 MC band adjust TC201 If optional 10 meter range crystals are added se type HCISU crystals with wite leads soldered into marked postions on heterodyne oscilator print board [Adjust appropriate trimmer condensers for 10 meter crystals 6. Calibrator 100 ke [Adjust fequency with TC3O1 by checking against WY, with ad of septate receiver 7. remixer (VFO mixer) ‘This is V3, with output plate tuned cirult to sleet resultant beat of VFO and ‘eterodyne osilator (or VFO frequency in cate of 3.$ and 14 NC bands) “This alignment should be carefully done a8 other frequencies can appear at output \VPO, etc. This alignment is explained in transmitter alignment section, Refer to chart, below, fr correct output Fequencics. Band Mixed Frequency 38 5 — 55 MHe 10 16 — 165 Miz 140 5-55 Mile 2190 30 ~ 305 Miz 280 370 — 375 Miz 25 305 — 38 MMe 290 38 — 385 Mle 2s 38S — 39 MHe RECEIVER ALIGNMENT 1, Audio output stage Connect audio generator with 1000 eps output of 0.1 level to moving arm terminal fof AF gain control, and with control at maximem volume, an output of 1 watt should be obtained from the 6BMS, VIO1 2 age Funetion switch to AM, RF gain maximum, then Smeter should read “O” with antenna socket shorted Set VR1O2 (AGC adjust) s that it is ata point just before S rmeter needle commences t0 rie above “O", Now adjust meter sensitivity control so that, with $.G, $0 signa to antenna socket meter will red $9. Open circuit outputof SG, wil be 100 eX dropping to 50 wV when S.G is connected to antenna socket, because of loading effect of receiver, Now se function switch to SSB, short out antenna socket, and meter should read “O; but if not then aljst the compensation capa: tance (C165) between pn? and pin 8 of V102 to make neter ead minimum deflection. 3. LE amplitior Connect signal generator at 9,000 ke and adjust tuning for maximum S-meter reading a conte of filter passband by observing meter at se time as tuning S.G. frequency Now adjust L101, L102, L103, L10$ for maximum meter reading, 4. Receiver mixer ‘This is VI 6US (altemative types 6EAS, 6GIIS). Connsct RF probe to pin 8, cathode of triode section, and adjust grid tuning. Oscillator injection should read greater than (OSV on every band, Adjust trap coil L22 for minimum best at 21.3 MC. Ths dust ment should occur within one turn of the core slug. L1 ie trap coil for 35 ind 14 MC bunds and shouldbe adjusted so that no oscillation occu in these bands. Use a piste alignment tool so that no damage will result fo the intemal hexagon type slugs. 5. RF ampliter Connect $.G. fo antenna, On 3.5 MC band set VFO 10°"O" on black scale and GRID. tosecond point up from its counterclockwise positon. Apply 3500 ke signal and adjust Land L12 for maximum S-moter reading. Use plastic alignment tool. 7 MC band, VFO to "0" on sed scale, GRID at same point a for 15 MC, S.G. at 7000 ke, Adjust ‘TC1 and TC2 for maxims 4 MC band, VPO to 250, GRID at center positon, S.G. at 14250 ke. Adjust L10 snd L15 for maximum, 21 MC band, VFO (o 280, GRID at center, 5.6. at 21280 ke, Adjust L9 and L14 for maximum, 28.5 MC band, VFO to 500, GRID at center, SG. 229,000 ke, Adjust U3, LS and L13 for maximum, (On7 MC band, VFO to 500, apply 9 MC signal of sufficient level to give an Santer seadings then adjust 12 for minimum dip in S-mster reading TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT ‘The transmitter uses many common receiver circuits therefore i is necessary t0 fist correctly alin the receiver section, 0-75 ohm dummy lod mst be sed onthe trans ceiver during transmitter alignment. Take care to avoid tosching HY. points! Balanced modulator Punetion switch to TUNE, meter to P.O. tune transmitter for maximum reading. (Keep IC down by use of MIC ax).[Now funetion to SSB, MIC gain to 2er0, and adjust VR106 for minimum reading. For most sensitive indication, connect RF probe to dummy load, or use another receiver and obser is Sameter reading Then switch to opposite sideband position, and realjust VRIO6. Repeat several mes fog best result, I thete isa marked difference between the two postions, then adust- iment of cari oxilstor or exystal iter may be required Cyst er “The fier is aligned once in receiver alignment, bct further alignment in this section (eansittng is necesary [At the TUNE position adjust L103, L104 and L108 for maximum output. Keep drive reduced (0 fairly low lve for the most accurate determination of the maximum peak, In onder fo examine filter characteristics, sot function to SSB and connect an IAP, generator to MIC jack, then take a cure of the AF. response (infec, te ter passband), by plating between 300-2500 cps. If output level changes no more ¢han 3 dB,then it is OK, Repeat on reverse sideband. If te two curves do not match then 3 slight adjustment of each surticr crystal frequency is necessary to bring the two curves together un their frequeney limits. If carrie is too close to 9000 ke filter center frequency, then high audio frequencies willbe attenuated, If cri i too far removed, then low frequencies will be atenuated, Care frequency adjustment is by C101 ana TCL, Driver stage Set up transmitter on TUNE, but Keep level dow to safe tmit by adjustment of MIC tn contcok; then adjust driver coils and trimmer condensers for peak in output, asin seceiver section alignment FINAL AMPLIFIPR NEUTRALIZATION When teplacng the final amplifier tubes, it may be necessary to reset the Bias 10 sive correct idle current and check neutralization. Using the procedure outlined below will guarantee maximum output and long tube lie cAUTION HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT ON UNDERSIDE OF CHASSIS AND INSIDE OF FINAL COMPARTMENT, USE GREAT CARE WHILE MAKING ADJUST: MENTS WITH WIRING EXPOSED. 1) Connect a dummy load to antenna, and set meter to IC: (2) Locate TC3 the neutralization variable earacitor shaft in the final amplii= 13). Check final amplifier ile current in USB o¢ LSB position and adjust as described before (4). Tune up the transceiver at 21.5 MHz, with MODE switch at AM position, land advance CARRIER potentiometer @ or the rear panel until meter IC reads 150 MA.(5). Rotate PLATE tuning control and observe dip as indicated on the meter. I the dip is not prominent, reduce loading contol slighily for beter indication [As the PLATE control is routed the meter should rise equally and smoothly on cither side of maximum dip indication (6) Dewermine which side of the dip rises abruptly. Set PLATE control slightly to this side of dip keeping the meter reading below 150 MA, (7) Using no metallic tuning wand, rotate neutralization capacitor shaft very slightly in the diestion whieh reduces the curren shown on the meter. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the meter indicates a smooth and equal vse on either side ‘of the maximum dip point The final compariment cover must be in plase t0 supply the RF shielding requic red during the neutralization procedure IMPORTANT Heater voltage to final tubes 6IS6A is supplied throw a jumper wie between pin 1 and 2 of accesory plug, so the accessory plug must be place in the accesony socket to rovide this heater voltage. Auxiliary VEO plug provided must be placed in the auxiliary VFO socket when external VFO, FV.200 is not used en 8FP-200//250 POWER SUPPLY WITH SPEAKER. The FP-200/250 power supply is designed especially for the FT-200 /250 Transceiver ‘A-dynamie speaker is included within the power supply cabinet. Refer to cieuit diagram below for details. Note that the major HT winding i tepped 240,460 and 600, providing DC output of 300V, 600V oF HOOY to the final tubes. However, for the FT-200 7250, {600V DC is sufficient for rated ousput IF SO0V is used then the input will be excessive ‘use only on 600 DC maximom, ioe section has only half wave rectifier as curent din is very small Heater winding, 2 63V, 6A Is connected in series 1 provide 12.6V at 6A. POWER SUPPLYRECEIVE 7MHtz SSB. NORNAL c i Pete pepe tee pepe Ee etetetetet st mT rte 858 Nona 3 RESIST “S-CABRCTOR FE ra Nene ER are sry — Sak | a a 7 n> 8 [es tog a Grtitsieainsoe | YO Foy ser esct Sts ist cena Es a OU a ac +2aatta Sata on 97 ——— a 2 Se sow oot oe aKa [Box 7 SS ese [25s— trot ose Abo 1a8 —————]Pec CEE) ee [eB cree are | ae ee | — — Tor et or — ay Tae POWER SURELY in [rrastar Sp ss eoisersio3 +} Key eats ef ef a