NDB

TM 11-5825-271-34
TECHNICAL MANUAL
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TRANSMITTER, RADIO T-1428/FRN

(NSN 5895-01-099-3576)
TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY
TN-588/F RN
(NSN 5895-01-107-2124)
SWITCHING UNIT, POWER
TRANSFER SA-2318/FRN
(NSN 6110-01-099-3573)
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

20 SEPTEMBER 1983
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. DEATH ON CONTACT may
result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Learn the areas containing high
voltage in each piece of equipment. Be careful not to contact high voltage connections
when installing or operating this equipment.
DONT TAKE CHANCES!
WARNING
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering
first aid and resuscitation, is present.
WARNING
A periodic review of safety precautions in TB 385-4, Safety Precautions for Maintenance
of Electrical/Electronic Equipment, is recommended. When the equipment is operated
with covers removed, DO NOT TOUCH exposed connections or components. MAKE
CERTAIN you are not grounded when making connections or adjusting components
inside the equipment.
WARNING
Adequate ventilation should be provided while using TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE.
Prolonged breathing of vapor should be avoided. The solvent should not be used near
heat or open flame; the products of decomposition are toxic and irritating. Since
TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE dissolves natural oils, prolonged contact with skin
should be avoided. When necessary, use gloves which the solvent cannot penetrate. If
the
solvent
is
taken
internally,
consult
a
physician
immediately.
TM 11-5825-271-34
TECHNICAL MANUAL
HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON, DC, 20 September 1983
No 11-5825-271-34
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TRANSMITTER, RADIO T-1428/FRN
(NSN 5895-01-099-3576)
TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY TN-588/FRN
(NSN 5895-01-107-2124)
SWITCHING UNIT, POWER TRANSFER SA-2318/FRN
(NSN 6110-01-099-3573)
REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS
You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to
improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), or DA Form 2028-2 located
in the back of this manual direct to: Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics
Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: DR-SEL-ME-MP, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey
07703.
In either case, a reply will be furnished direct to you.
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CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2.
SECTION I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT
General ..............................................................................................................
Functional Description .......................................................................................
Detailed Functional Description, NDB Transmitter ............................................
Detailed Functional Description, ATU................................................................
Detailed Functional Description, Change-over Unit...........................................
CHAPTER 3.
SECTION I.
II.
III.
IV.
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DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

General ..............................................................................................................
Direct Support Maintenance of NDB Transmitter ..............................................
Direct Support Maintenance of ATU..................................................................
Direct Support Testing Procedures
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CHAPTER 4.
SECTION I.
II.
III.
IV.
GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

General ..............................................................................................................
General Support Maintenance of NDB Transmitter...........................................
General Support Maintenance of ATU ..............................................................
General Support Testing Procedures
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APPENDIX A.
INDEX
REFERENCES
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FO-5 (1)
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Title
Single NDB Transmitter System .....................................................................................
Dual NDB Transmitter System........................................................................................
RF Filter Strapping..........................................................................................................
Removal and Replacement of Control Panel Assembly .................................................
Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket and Relay Bracket Assemblies ...........
Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket Potentiometers....................................
Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket Components ...........................................
Removal and Replacement of Core Assembly and Motor Tuning Assembly (Sheet 1 of 2)
Removal and Replacement of Core Assembly and Motor Tuning Assembly (Sheet 2 of 2)
Removal and Replacement of Board Chassis Assembly (Sheet 1 of 5) ........................
Removal and Replacement of Electronic Assembly and Control Panel .........................
Single Transmitter Installation, Interconnection Diagram ...............................................
NDB Transmitter, Interconnection Diagram....................................................................
Transformer Chassis Assembly, Schematic Diagram ....................................................
Power Supply A1A1, Schematic Diagram.......................................................................
Exciter Assembly A1A2, Schematic Diagram (Sheet 1 of 2) ..........................................
Exciter Assembly A1A2, Schematic Diagram (Sheet 2 of 2) ..........................................
Switched Regulator Driver AiA3, Schematic Diagram ....................................................
PA Module A1A4, Schematic Diagram ...........................................................................
RF Filter AlA5, Schematic Diagram ................................................................................
Power Probe A1A6, Schematic Diagram........................................................................
Monitor Assembly A1A7, Schematic Diagram ................................................................
ATU, Schematic Diagram ...............................................................................................
Change-over Unit, Schematic Diagram ..........................................................................
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
c. Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF

361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in Shipment
Report (DISREP) (SF 361) as prescribed in AR 5538/NAVSUPINST
4610.33C/AFR
75-18/MCO
P4610.19D/DLAR 4500 15.
1-1. Scope
a. This technical manual contains functional theory
and direct and general support maintenance procedures
for:
(1) Transmitter, Radio T-1428/FRN (NDB
transmitter).
(2) Tuner, Radio Frequency TN-588/FRN
(ATU).
(3) Switching Unit, Power Transfer SA-2318/
FRN (change-over unit).
b. In a dual transmitter configuration there is a
Switching Unit, Power Transfer SA-2318/FRN (changeover unit). There are no direct or general support
maintenance procedures for the change-over unit; the
information on this unit IS provided for reference only.
c. Topics covered by this technical manual include
functioning, troubleshooting, removing and replacing,
assembling and disassembling, adjusting, and testing of
the equipment
d. The other technical manual necessary for
maintenance of the equipment is TM 11-5825-271-12.
1-4. Administrative Storage

Administrative storage of the equipment is from 1 to 45
days and may be accomplished as follows:
a. Storage Site. The equipment should be stored in
an area specifically marked Administrative Storage The
area should be covered and protected from the elements
b. Maintenance Services. Before storage, perform
the next scheduled major preventive maintenance
service (monthly).
c. Inspection. Inspect the equipment for proper
operation before storage. Do not store inoperable
equipment
d. Protection. Protect the equipment by storing it in
the boxes and packaging material in which it was
shipped. Be sure to put a fresh desiccant bag in each
package (NSN 6850-00-264-6572).
1-2. Consolidated Index of Army Publications and

Blank Forms
Refer to the latest issue of DA Pam 310-1 to determine
whether there are new editions, changes or additional
publications pertaining to the equipment.
1-5. Destruction of Army Electronics Materiel

Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent
enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2
1-6. Reporting
Equipment
Improvement
Recommendations (EIR)
If your NDB transmitter, ATU, or change-over unit needs
improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR You, the
user, are the only one who can tell us what you dont like
about your equipment Let us know why you dont like the
design. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report).
Mail It to Commander, US Army CommunicationsElectronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN:
DRSEL-ME-MP, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 07703. A
reply will be furnished direct to you
1-3. Maintenance Forms, Records and Reports

a. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory
Department of the Army forms and
Equipment.
procedures used for equipment maintenance will be
those prescribed by TM 38-750, The Army Maintenance
Management System (TAMMS).
b. Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies.
Fill out and forward SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy
(ROD)) as prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR
4140.55/NAVMATINST 4355.73A/AFR 400-54/ MCO
4430 3F.
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CHAPTER 2
FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT
Section I. GENERAL
installation (figs. 2-1 and 2-2). When configured as a
single transmitter installation, the system consists of an
NDB transmitter and an ATU which connects to an
antenna.
When configured as a dual transmitter
installation (with main and standby NDB transmitters),
the change-over unit is used to connect the two NDB
transmitters to the ATU and to provide switching m the
event of a malfunction in the main NDB transmitter
2-1. Introduction
The NDB transmitter is a 50-watt transmitter which, when
used in conjunction with an ATU and a suitable antenna,
serves as a nondirectional radio aid operating in the 190
kHz to 535 kHz frequency band. The system is designed
for continuous operation.
2-2. System Description
a. The system can be configured as a single
transmitter installation or as a dual transmitter
Figure 2-1. Single NDB Transmitter System

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Figure 2-2. Dual NDB Transmitter System

b. The NDB transmitter is a crystal-controlled,
fixed-tuned unit which operates within the frequency
range of 190 kHz to 535 kHz, and provides a 50-watt
(maximum) output. When in the beacon mode, the
carrier frequency is amplitude modulated by an internally
generated 1020 Hz or 400 Hz tone which is keyed on
and off by a preprogrammed two or three
letter station identification code. The unit can also be

operated with continuous tone or without a tone for
maintenance. An external voice input can be used with
any three of the aforementioned modes.
c. If an abnormal operating condition results in loss
of keying or causes the carrier and/or modulation level to
fall below preset threshold levels, automatic shutdown of
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the NDB transmitter occurs and an alarm is generated.
A visual alarm is provided on the control panel of the
NDB transmitter and there are provisions to route the
alarm condition to a remote site. In dual transmitter
configuration, a shutdown of the main NDB transmitter
causes the standby NDB transmitter to be switched on.
Shutdown occurs 20 to 35 seconds after the abnormal
operation condition is detected.
d. The ATU matches the antenna impedance to the
50-ohm output impedance of the NDB transmitter While
the system is operating, the ATU automatically
compensates for the variations in antenna reactance
caused by environmental changes. The power radiated
from the antenna is dependent upon the relative values
of the antenna loss resistance, the ATU coil loss

resistance, and the antenna radiation resistance.
e. The change-over unit is used only in dual
transmitter systems. In the event of a shutdown of the
main NDB transmitter, the change-over unit automatically switches on the standby NDB transmitter. The
rf outputs of the two NDB transmitters are connected to
the change-over unit and the switched rf output from the
change-over unit is fed to the ATU.
f. The NDB transmitter operates from a 115/230
Vac, 60/50 Hz primary power source. Provisions are
included for connecting a 48V backup battery supply, If
required. Power for the ATU and the change-over unit is
provided by the NDB transmitter.
Section II. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

150 milliseconds, normally set at 125 milliseconds.
b. The carrier frequency produced by exciter assembly A1A2 is derived from a crystal-controlled
oscillator operating at 10 times the operating carrier
frequency. The carrier can be produced without tone or
voice modulation, with continuous tone modulation, or
modulated with the keyed beacon signal. The external
audio modulation input (TB2-5/6, fig. FO-1), if used, is
unswitched and can be operated with or without the
keyed beacon code.
2-3. General
This section provides a functional description of the NDB
transmitter and ATU. The description is supported by a
block schematic diagram (fig. FO-1) which identifies all
major assemblies within each unit and their
interconnections. The overall functional description of
the various assemblies is provided in the following
paragraphs For detailed functional description, refer to
section III.
NOTE
Refer to figures FO-1 and FO-2 for the
description that follows.
2-6. Switched Regulator Driver A1A3

Switched regulator driver A1A3 is turned on and off by
the input from exciter assembly A1A2. This arrangement
prevents over-dissipation in the pa module A1A4, should
a fault condition cause the mark/space signal
(identification code) to assume a steady mark condition.
If this occurs, the rf output remains off until the NDB
transmitter is reset by switching the POWER switch S1
to OFF, then back to ON again.
2-4. Power Supply A1A1 and Transformer Chassis

Assembly
Although physically located on the transformer chassis
assembly, the power transformer T1 and choke L1 are
functionally an integral part of the power supply A1A1.
Together, they provide the regulated and nonregulated
dc voltages (+24 Vdc and +50 Vdc) for operation of all
circuitry within the NDB transmitter, and the ATU. Power
supply A1A1 contains the power switching arrangement
and adjustment controls for the output voltage levels. An
adjustable trickle charging circuit for an external 48V
battery is also contained in the power supply A1A1.
2-7. Pa Module A1A4

The output transistors in the pa module A1A4 are hardswitched on/off by the rf drive signal from exciter
assembly A1A2. The dc supply level for the pa module
A1A4 is varied sinusoidally by the modulation signal and
regulated by the negative feedback to the modulator.
2-5. Exciter Assembly A1A2

a. A keyer code matrix in the exciter assembly
A1A2 contains solder-in type links to provide selection of
any two or three letter sequence for the appropriate call
sign (station identification code). The code length is 48
bits (dot lengths) for two letter codes or 64 bits for three
letter codes. The dot length is adjustable from 100 to
2-8. Rf Filter A1A5

The rf output from the pa module A1A4 is fed to a tuned
filter which removes harmonics resulting from the hardswitching action of pa module A1A4 The harmonic
attenuation, relative to carrier level, is 60 dB. Five differ2-3
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ent filter configurations, set up by installing appropriate
links on terminal blocks on the rf filter A1A5, cover the
complete operating frequency range of the NDB
transmitter.
below the threshold level set by R2. Shutdown does not

take place if the carrier level falls below the threshold
setting of R3, however, the NORM light DS1 is turned
off, the ALARM light DS2 is turned on, and the
transmitter status monitoring contacts (K1 contacts 2-5)
become open-circuit When the special shutdown circuit
is used, the special link must be in, and the normal link
must be out
d. The modulation detector monitors the rf level
and provides the modulation reading for the metering
circuit With the modulation removed, the zero set control
R1 is adjusted td provide a meter reading of 0%. The
tone level detector monitors the output of the one
oscillator located m the exciter assembly A1A2. The
output from the tone level detector is also fed to the
metering circuit.
2-9. Power Probe A1A6

The power probe AlA6 detects the level of rf output and
performs the following functions.
(1) Supplies a current limit signal to the monitor
assembly A1A2 which keeps the rf current within safe
limits in the event of a malfunction (e g, partial or
complete short circuit) at the output of the NDB
transmitter
(2) Supplies the rf level signal to the monitor
assembly A1A7 for modulation and carrier detection
circuitry
(3) Provides forward and reflected power
signals for use by the metering circuits.
(4) Provides final output from the NDB
transmitter (50 watts maximum) The output from the
power probe AlA6 is fed to the ATU through TB1-2/3 and
J3 using a 50 ohm coaxial cable.
2-11. Metering
The TEST switch S2 and TE ST meter M1 are used to
monitor all pertinent parameters of the NDB transmitter
Calibration controls R5 and R6 are provided to calibrate
the meter for forward/reflected power and dc current
respectively. The TEST switch S2 also permits checking
of the modulation % (percentage), unregulated and
regulated voltages, tone level, dc current and the rf drive
level
2-10. Monitor Assembly A1A7

a. The monitor assembly AlA7 contains the
normal/special shutdown control circuits. The rf level
from the power probe A1A6 is routed to the monitor
assembly A1A7 through R2 and R3, which set the
threshold levels for the modulation and carrier respectively When the NDB transmitter is operating
properly, shutdown relay K1 is energized, normal light
DS1 is on, alarm light DS2 is off, and the transmitter
status monitoring contacts are closed (K1 contacts 2-5)
The shutdown circuits have a time delay which causes
shutdown to occur 20 to 35 seconds after the out-oftolerance condition is detected.
b. The normal shutdown control circuit deenergizes
relay K1 if keying is lost, modulation falls below the
threshold level set by R2, or if the carrier falls below the
threshold level set by R3. When the normal shutdown
circuit deenergizes K1, the rf oscillator in the exciter
assembly A1A2 is turned off, the NORM light DS1 is
turned off, the ALARM light DS2 is turned on, and the
transmitter status monitoring contacts (K1 contacts 2-5)
become open circuit. When NORM/BYP switch S1 is in
the NORM position, the BPY light DS3 is normally off.
When switch S1 is set to the BPY position, the normal
shutdown circuit keeps the shutdown relay K1 in an
energized state and prevents a shutdown, the BYP light
DS3 comes on and the NORM light DS1 flashes at the
keying rate.
c. The special shutdown circuit is similar to the
normal shutdown circuit except that it causes shutdown
only if keying is lost or if modulation falls
2-12. ATU
a. The ATU matches the antenna impedance to the
50-ohm impedance of the NDB transmitter, automatically
compensating for variations in the antenna reactance
caused by environmental changes The power radiated
by the antenna is dependent upon the relative values of
the antenna loss resistance, the antenna radiation
resistance, and the ATU coil loss resistance.
b. The rf output (50 watts carrier maximum) from
the NDB transmitter is connected to the ATU through a
50-ohm coaxial cable Power for the ATU (+24 Vdc) is
obtained from the NDB transmitter. The ATU has a
POWER ON/OFF switch S1 and a POWER light DS1
c. The ATU power probe Al operates TEST meter
M1 to provide a reading for the forward power, reflected
power, and rf current. The TEST meter has a meter
calibration control RI and an on/off switch S3. The on/off
switch S3, located on the side of the ATU cabinet, is
used to switch the meter off when not required, without
opening the cabinet.
d. The servo probe A2 monitors the phase
relationship between the current and voltage of the rf
output. When an off-tune condition exists (voltage and
current out of phase), the servo probe A2 actuates the
tuning motor to raise or lower tuning slugs in the loading
coils This maintains a tuned condition to compensate for
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mental changes The increase/decrease switch S4 is
connected to the servo probe A2 and permits manual
slewing of the tuning drive. When switch S4 is operated,
the automatic tuning function is bypassed.
e. The matching transformer matches the antenna
impedance to the ATU. The loading coils tune the

reactive component of the antenna impedance for the
frequency in use, while the servo probe A2 and tuning
motor provide the automatic fine tuning. The rf output
from the loading coils is applied to the antenna.
Section III. DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

NDB TRANSMITTER
output and nominal ac line voltage.
b. 24V Regulator. The unregulated +50V from
current shunt R12/R13/R25 is applied, through fuses F2
and F3, to two series regulators comprising Q3, Q4, Q5
and associated components.
Zener diode CR8
establishes a 24.7V reference at the collector of Q3. The
resulting +24V at the emitter of Q4 is applied directly to
power light DS1 and to P1-21 as the transmitter dc
supply. Zener diode CR9 is normally reverse-biased and
serves as a safety device to prevent the emitter voltage
of Q4 from rising above + 28V in the event Q3 or CR8
become open circuits. Series regulator Q5 provides a
regulated dc voltage slightly less than + 24V This 24V
output is used as the ATU supply and for remote status
dc monitoring. Fuses F2 and F3 provide protection for
the regulated 24V outputs.
c. Battery Charger.
The input to the battery
charger circuit is the unregulated dc output from fullwave rectifier CR1/CR2, applied through the transient
suppressor network R5/RV1. The voltage at the base of
Q2 is set by R7, Q1 and CR3. The current through Q2 is
restricted by the voltage drop across R11. When the
voltage drop across R11 exceeds 0.7V, diodes CR4 and
CR5 are forward biased and, form a current bypass for
the Q2 base supply. Initially, with the POWER ON/OFF
switch S1 closed, he charge is at a constant current. As
the battery voltage rises, the charging current decreases,
tapering off to zero when the battery becomes fully
charged.
d. Battery Switch. The battery switch consists of
Q6, Q7, and Q8 and associated components. Under
normal conditions (ac present), the battery switch
isolates the batterys positive terminal at P1-4 from the
unregulated dc input at P1-23. The ac supply P1-13 is
rectified by CR7/C1 and applied to the base of Q6
through voltage divider network R21/R22. This causes
Q6 to conduct, and Q7/Q8 to cut off. In the event of ac
failure, Q6 switches off because ac voltage at P1-13 is
no longer present, and Q8 is turned on by the battery
voltage through R23. As a result, Q7 conducts and con-
2-13. Transformer Chassis Assembly (fig. FO-3)

a. All external connections to the NDB transmitter,
except the rf output, are made through TB1 and TB2.
The power supply AlA1 Is connected to XA1, and TB3
provides connections to the wiring harness within the
NDB transmitter.
b. Choke L1 provides smoothing of the unregulated
50 Vdc supply from the power supply A1A1 through XA1,
pins 23 and 14. Transformer T1 can be wired for 115
Vac or 220 Vac primary power and supplies the following
voltages to XA1:
(1) 20 Vac between XAl-1 and XA1-2
(2) 108-120 Vac between XA1-16 and XA1-13.
c. Secondary taps 7, 8, and 9 and 11, 12, and 13 of
T1 are selected according to the nominal ac input line
voltage as follows
Nominal Line Voltage T1 Taps
107 Vac (214 Vac)
7 and 13
118 Vac (236 Vac)
8 and 12
131 Vac (262 Vac)
9 and 11
2-14. Power Supply A1A1 (fig. FO-4)
a. Power On/Off. The 115 or 230 volt ac input is
applied to transformer T1 on the transformer chassis
assembly (fig. FO-3) through the POWER ON/OFF
switch S1 and POWER fuse F1. The output from the
center-tapped secondary winding of T1 is applied to fullwave rectifier CR1/CR2 The voltage across TP1 and
TP2 is 114 Vac nominal, and the voltage from TP1 or
TP2 to ground is approximately 57 Vac. The dc from the
cathodes of CR1/CR2 is smoothed by L1 on the
transformer chassis (fig. FO-3), and then routed through
the current shunt (R12/R13/R25) to P1-11 The
unregulated dc, approximately +50 vdc, from the current
shunt is also fed to the 24V regulator The outputs at P16 and P1-7 are used for metering and indicate the
current load on the power supply The unregulated +50
Vdc at P1-11 is applied to the pa module Al A4; this
voltage varies with ac line variations and output power
setting, but should be approximately +50V at full power
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nects the external battery to the unregulated supply line
through isolation diode CR10.
e. AC Remote Monitor. A secondary winding of T1l
on the transformer chassis provides 20 Vac across P1-1
and P1-2 (fig. FO-3). The output between P1-1 and P13 can be used for monitoring at a remote site. This
output can be adjusted by R4 from 0.5 to 5.0 Vac, when
terminated by a 600 ohm load.
is reduced to zero when the TONE switch S3 is switched

off. When the voltage at the cathodes of CR28 is zero
(S3 off), the oscillator ceases to produce an output
Transistor Q9 Is an emitter follower, providing a low
impedance tone output to the keyer gate Q10
f. Keyer Gate. Field-effect transistor Q10 provides
transient-free gating of the 1020 Hz tone signal from Q9
When the keyer control signal at the gate of Q10 is high,
Q10 is off and the tone is not fed to Q11. When the
keyer control signal is low, Q10 is switched on and the
tone signal is connected to amplifier Q11. The keyed
tone signal from Q11, routed through R67 and C30, is
used as the modulation signal for the mark/space
modulator
g. Voice Compressor. The external voice input at
P1-17 is applied to the base of Q22 through R72 and
C35 Field-effect transistor Q20 acts as a variable
resistor, controlled by the feedback from Q37 of the low
pass filter. If the signal at output of the low pass filter,
exceeds the dc bias at the base of Q21 (set by
COMPRESSION LEVEL potentiometer R13), Q23
conducts and reduces the bias at the gate of Q20 This
reduces the drain-source resistance of Q20 and
therefore the signal level applied to Q22 At the same
time, Q23 switches on Q19 which lights the
COMPRESSION LIMIT lamp connected to P1-16 Diode
CR34 and resistor R77 provide a fast attack/slow decay
characteristic to the compressor circuit
h. Voice Amplifier. Transistor Q22 provides high
gain amplification of the voice signal The output from
Q22 is buffered by emitter follower Q24 and applied to
the high pass filter circuit
i. Voice Filter. The voice filter consists of a high
pass filter formed by Q25 through Q30 and a low pass
filter comprising Q31 through Q37 Together they form a
six-pole, Chebyshev filter which is flat to within 3 dB from
300 to 3000 Hz, falling off sharply below and above these
frequencies. The output from the voice filter is buffered
by Q37 and fed to the mark/space modulator through
R113 and C52.
j. Sawtooth Oscillator. Transistors Q12, Q13, and
Q14 form a sawtooth oscillator operating at a frequency
of approximately 65 kHz The output at the emitter of Q14
is a linear ramp, rising from 3 4V to 10 4V.
k. Mark/Space Modulator. Transistors Q15 and
Q16 form an emitter-coupled slicer circuit The sawtooth
signal from Q14 is applied, through L4, to the base of
Q15. The potential at the base of Q16 is proportional to
the instantaneous audio level and the preset carrier level.
When the base of Q16 is at a constant potential, a 1 4V
square wave signal with a constant pulse width is
developed at the collector of Q15 However, if the
potential at the base of Q16 rises, the conduction period
2-15. Exciter Assembly A1A2

(fig FO-5 (1))
a. 12Vregulator. The +24 Vdc at P1-14 is scaled
down to +12V by R13/R14. Transistor Q1 is a voltage
follower, providing a low Impedance + 12V supply for
circuitry within the exciter assembly A1A2.
b. RF Oscillator. The switched 24 Vdc for the rf
oscillator is received at P1-5 from contacts 4-7 of
shutdown relay K1 (fig. FO-1). When 24 Vdc supply at
P1-5 is present (normal operation), the rf oscillator circuit
operates at 10 times the carrier frequency. Crystal Y1,
operated at series resonance, introduces positive
feedback from the collector of Q3 to the base of Q2.
The signal level at the emitter of Q3, approximately 12V
p-p, is applied to the frequency divider U9 Note that in
the event of a malfunction, shutdown relay K1
deenergizes, and the 24 Vdc at P1-5 is switched off.
Thus, the rf oscillator ceases to operate and the NDB
transmitter is effectively turned off.
c. Frequency Divider. Integrated circuit U9 divides
the rf output from the oscillator circuit by 10 to produce
the transmitter carrier frequency. The output at U9-12,
12V p-p, is buffered by Q4. Transistors Q5 and Q6 form
a complementary output stage which produces a square
wave output at the carrier frequency.
d. RF Filter and Detector The square wave carrier
signal from Q5/Q6 is passed through a low-pass filter to
remove unwanted harmonics. The filter covers the
frequency band of 320 to 535 kHz when links 3 and 4 are
removed, or a frequency band of 190 to 320 kHz when
links 3 and 4 are in place. Transformer T1 converts the
output impedance of the filter to 50 ohms for proper
matching with the pa module A1A4. Diode CR24 and
capacitor C14 form a peak detector and its output at P17 is routed to TEST switch S2 and TEST meter M1 (fig.
FO-2) to provide an indication of the drive level.
e. Tone Oscillator. Transistors Q7, Q8; and Q9
and associated components form a phase-shift oscillator
operating at 1020 Hz The symmetrical clipping of the
feedback signal by CR27 and CR28, and the variable dc
bias at the cathode of CR28, allows adjustment of the
output level (tone modulation depth) from the tone
oscillator.
The dc bias at the cathode of CR28,
developed by R115 and ONE LEVEL potentiometer R12,
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b. Transistor Q3 and the associated components

from a safety cut-off circuit which prevents overdissipation in the pa module A1A4, should a malfunction
cause the mark/space signal to assume a steady mark
(high) condition. The input at TB 1-1 is filtered by Rl/C2
to produce a dc voltage cross C2 proportional to the
mark/space ratio. If this ratio exceeds 70% for a number
of audio cycles at the lowest operating modulation
frequency, the voltage across C2 becomes sufficient to
turn on Q3. As a result, Q2 switches off and drive to the
pa module A1A4 is cut off
of Q16 and, therefore the pulse width, also increase

(mark-space ration increases).
Conversely, if the
potential at the base of Q16 decreases, the conduction
period of Q16 decreases, resulting in a corresponding
reduction of the mark/space ratio.
(1) The 65 kHz feedback signal from the pa
module A1A4is received at P1-8 This signal is smoothed
by R68 and C29, and compared with the dc reference at
the cathode of zener diode CR33 When the feedback
signal increases, the potential at the base of Q16 is
lowered through Q18 and the mark/space ratio is
decreased correspondently
(2) The tone modulation signal (received
through C30) and/or the voice modulation signal
(received through C52) vary the potential at the base of
Q18 (through Q16), with the result that the output at the
collector of Q15 is modulated by the tone and/or voice
signal. Transistor Q17, which is fed from the rf current
detector in the power probe A1A6 at P1-9, is normally
off. In the event of a short circuit at the transmitter
output, Q17 switches on and lowers the base potential of
Q16 to ensure that the rf current is kept within safe limits.
l. Keyer. Refer to figure FO-5 (2). Integrated
circuit U1 is an oscillator/divider which divides the basic
oscillator frequency (established by R1, R2, R3, and C1)
by 1024. The output at pin 8 of U1 is a 10.24 Hz to 6.83
Hz signal, corresponding to a repetition rate of 100 mSec
to 150 mSec. This signal is used as the clock signal for
decade counter U2 which provides a four-count to the
code selection matrix terminals B-G through the diode
array CR1-CR10. The +4 output at U2-10 is the clock
input for decade counters U3/U4. The Q outputs from
U3/U4 provide a 12 count to the coding nand gates
U6/U7/U8. The second input to each nand gate is
received from the code matrix, terminals 1 through 12.
On the diode matrix, terminals B to G can be linked to
terminals 1 to 12 to provide the coding required. Unused
terminals between 1 to 12 are linked to terminal A
(ground). For a 2-letter code, the reset line is taken from
U4-10 (link 2 installed, 48 bit operation). For a 3-letter
code, the reset line is taken from U4-9 (link 1 installed,
64 bit operation) Note that keyer circuitry is enabled only
when P1-1 is grounded by setting the TONE switch S3
(fig. FO-1) to key position.
2-17. PA Module A1A4

(fig FO-7)
a. The pa module A1A4 provides the full-power,
switched waveform at the carrier frequency, amplitude
modulated by the output of the switched regulator driver
A1A3.
b. The unregulated dc supply at P1-1 is applied,
through F1 and filter L5/C7, to the collector of Q4. The
65 kHz drive signal at P1-3, received from switched
regulator driver A1A3, turns Q5 on and off which causes
Q4 to switch on and off. The amplitude of the 65 kHz
square wave at the emitter of Q4 is equal to the
unregulated dc supply at its collector. Diode CR5
provides dc restoration by referencing the negative
excursion of the signal to ground. Network L3, C5, C6,
L4 and C4 filters out the 65 kHz switching frequency and
produces the dc voltage used by Q2 and Q3 The
amplitude of this dc voltage varies sinusoidally with the
audio modulation
c. The signal at the emitter of Q4 is routed through
CR7 and used as the feedback signal for the mark/space
modulator in the exciter assembly A1A2. This feedback
signal adjusts the mark/space ratio to compensate for
variations in the unregulated dc supply The CARR
LEVEL control RI0 (fig. FO-1) sets the feedback level
and, therefore, the carrier level. To summarize, the
voltage at the center tap of T2, determined by CARR
LEVEL control RO10, is compensated for changes in the
unregulated dc supply at P1-1, and varies in accordance
with the filtered modulation signal. Indicator DS1 comes
on when the unregulated dc supply and the switched
regulator drive inputs are both present.
d. The dc bias supply for the driver Q1 is stabilized
by CR1 and CR2. Transformer T1 provides a drive for
the push-pull output stage Q2/Q3 Diodes CR3 and CR4
prevent reverse-current flow through the collector-base
junctions of Q2 and Q3. The rf output from Q2/Q3 is
taken from the secondary of T2 and applied to the rf filter
A1A5 through P1-6.
2-16. Switched Regulator Driver A1A3

(fig. FO-6)
a. The 65 kHz input signal at TB1-1 is the output
from the mark/space modulator circuit in the exciter
assembly A1A2. This input causes Q1 and Q2 to switch
on and off at the mark/space rate. The resulting current
drawn from the pa module A1A4, through TB1-3, causes
the switched regulator circuit in the pa module A1A4 to
also switch on and off at the mark/space rate.
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525 kHz in five strapping configurations, see figure 2-3.
The network formed by R1, R2 and C1 provides damping
for transients generated in the pa module A1A4.
Transformer T1 provides impedance matching between
the rf filter AlA5 and the pa module A1A4. Network
comprising R3/R4, L9/L10 and C6/ C7 provides a
terminating impedance for the out-of-band frequencies.
This is necessary because the antenna system presents
a very high impedance to frequencies outside the
operating band.
2-18. RF Filter A1A5

(fig. FO-8)
a. The purpose of the rf filter AlA5 is to attenuate
the harmonic components in the input at J1 from the pa
module AlA4. The rf filter AIA5 consists of two 1/4wavelength sections which are cascaded to produce a
five-pole, 1/2-wavelength filter.
b. The rf filter AlA5 contains 10 programming
straps which permit selection of appropriate component
values to cover the operating range of 190 to
Figure 2-3. RF Filter Strapping.

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(e.g, voice modulation), does not produce the dc voltage.
Therefore, synchronous detector Q4/Q5 prevents the
external voice input from interfering with the modulation
monitoring circuits.
(2) Comparator U1-A compares the dc voltage
from synchronous detector Q4/Q5 with a reference
voltage established by the ratio of R11 and R12. When
the input at pin 5 of U1-A is more positive than the
reference voltage at pin 4 of U1-A, the output from U1-A
at pin 2 is high. Conversely, when pin 5 of U1-A is less
positive than the voltage at pin 4 of U1-A, the output from
U1-A (pin 2) Is low. The reference voltage at pin 4 of
U1-A is chosen such that during keying the output from
U1-A makes a low-to-high transition each time keying is
gated on. The output from the modulation detector and
threshold comparator circuit is applied to the normal and
special shutdown circuits.
b. Carrier Threshold Comparator. The signal from
the wiper of the CARR THRESHOLD potentiometer R3
is filtered by R39 and C13 to remove the audio
component. The resulting dc level, proportional to the
carrier level, is compared with a reference voltage
determined by the ratio of R36 and R37. During normal
operation, the dc voltage at pin 9 of U1-C is more
positive than the reference voltage at pin 8 of U1-C
Therefore, the output from U1-C (pin 14) remains high as
long as the carrier level is greater than the threshold
setting of R3. If a malfunction or some abnormal
operating condition causes the carrier level to drop by 3
dB or more, the output from comparator U1-C changes
state, i e, pin 14 of U1-C goes low from its normally high
state. The output from U1-C (pin 14) is fed to the normal
shutdown circuit
c. Normal Shutdown Control.
The normal
shutdown control circuit is controlled by both the carrier
and modulation threshold comparators. Associated with
the circuit are a NORM/BYP (operate/test) switch S1 and
a NORM (within limits) indicator DS1.
(1) When the modulation is within limits and
keying is present, the output from U1-A is high during
keying (mark) and low during a space. Provided the
output from U1-C is high (carrier level within limits), the
positive-going transitions from U1-A cause Q6 to
momentarily switch on. If a keying failure occurs, or if
the modulation level falls below the preset level, the
transitions at the base of Q6 are no longer present,
causing it to remain switched off. Similarly, if the carrier
level falls below the present threshold, the output from
U1-C goes low and Q6 remains switched off,
disregarding the positive-going transitions from U1-A.
(2) Whenever Q6 is switched on, capacitor C9
is discharged. When Q6 is off, C9 is constantly charged
through R17. The voltage across C9 is compared with
2-19. Power Probe A1A6

(fig. FO-9)
a. Transformer T1 (winding B) and T2 form the
voltage and current arms of a forward/reflected power
bridge from which dc voltages are obtained. The
voltages (proportional to forward power, reflected power,
rf voltage, and rf current) are used for metering,
shutdown control and current limiting A dc voltage
developed at the collector of Q1 is used to compensate
for the pedestal of the detector diodes (CR1 through
CR4) and improves the measurement accuracy at lowpower levels.
b. Diode CR1 detects the rf carrier level. Filter
L1/C2 transforms the detected signal to an audio signal
superimposed upon a dc voltage proportional to the rf
carrier level The voltage at P1-12 is used by the monitor
assembly A1A7 to control the shutdown function
c. Secondary winding A of transformer T1 subtracts
the voltage components from the signals at the junction
of R3 and CR4 to produce, at the cathode of CR2, a dc
voltage proportional to the rf current The current limit
signal, at P1-2, is applied to the mark/space modulator in
the exciter assembly A1A2 The dc outputs at P1-6 and
P1-4, derived through CR4 and CR3, are indicative of the
forward and reflected power respectively
2-20. Monitor Assembly A1A7
(fig. FO-10)
a. Modulation Detector and Threshold Comparator.
The input signal from the power probe A1A6 is received
at P1-12 through potentiometer R2 The input signal is a
dc voltage proportional to the carrier level and contains
an ac component indicative of the modulation level. The
signal from the wiper of R2 is buffered by emitter-follower
Q1 and applied to two transistors, Q2 and Q3 Transistor
Q3 and capacitor C4 couple the ac component (audio) to
the AUDIO MON jack J2 on the control panel through
P1-15, while transistor Q2 couples it to a synchronous
detector formed by Q4 and Q5 When the modulation
threshold level is correctly set at - 3 dB by R2 and the
modulation depth is at its normal level, the amplitude of
the signal at the collector of Q2 is approximately 2V p-p.
(1) The 1020 Hz tone input at P1-9 causes Q5
to switch on and off at a 1020 Hz rage Transistor Q4,
which also switches on and off at 1020 Hz, acts as a
gated dc restorer to the signal from C3. When the
detected modulation signal is at the same frequency and
in phase with the 1020 Hz tone input, a positive dc
voltage is obtained at the junction of C3/R9. Any
component of the modulation signal that is not the same
frequency, or out of phase with the 1020 Hz,
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the reference voltage at the junction of R18 and R19 by
comparator U1-D. The time constant of C9/R17 is such
that during normal operation the voltage at pin 11 of U1D never exceeds the reference voltage at pin 10 of U1-D
(Q6 discharges C9 on each positive transition for U1-A,
thus preventing C9 from being charged continuously),
and the output from comparator U1-D (pin 13) is low.
Transistors Q7 and Q8 are therefore switched on and
provide indication of normal operation as follows
(a) Shutdown relay K1 is energized by Q7 and
the +24V from power supply AlA1 is applied, through
contacts 4-7 of K1 of the rf oscillator in the exciter
assembly A1A2 (fig. FO-1).
(b) ALARM indicator DS2 is turned off.
(c) NORM indicator DS1 is turned on by Q8.
(3) If the output from U1-C is low (carrier too
low) or the output from U1-1 does not change state (loss
of keying), Q6 assumes a steady off state. Thus, C9 is
charged continuously through R17 and, after a delay of
20-35 seconds, pm 11 of U1-D becomes more positive
than the reference voltage at pin 10 of U1-D. Under this
condition, the output of U1-D changes state from low to
high, and transistors Q7/Q8 are both switched off,
resulting in the following alarm condition.
(a) Shutdown relay K1 is deenergized and the
+24V for the rf oscillator in the exciter assembly A1A2 is
disconnected (fig.
FO-1); the NDB transmitter is
effectively switched off (no rf output).
(b) ALARM indicator DS2 is turned on.
(c) NORM indicator DS1 is turned off.
(4) NORM/BYP switch S1 applies a ground
(low) to either P1-2 or P1-3.
During testing or
troubleshooting, S1 is set to BYP position. Thus, Q7 is
held conducting regardless of the output level of U1-D,
ensuring that the system cannot shutdown. Transistor
Q8, however, is still controlled by the output of U1-D. At
the same time, the BYP setting of S1 removes the
ground from P1-3, effectively removing C9 from the
collector of Q6 and eliminating the time delay formed by
R17/C9. Instantaneous indication of the transmitter
status is, therefore, provided at P1-5, as Q8/DS1 are
switched on and off at the keying rate.
d. Special Shutdown Circuit. This circuit is formed
by U2-C, Q9 through Q11 and associated components
The operation of the special shutdown circuit is similar to
the normal shutdown control circuit described in c above,
except that comparator U2-C responds only to the output

from modulation detector and threshold comparator.
During normal operation Q11 is saturated, and +24V is
available through P1-1, for the rf oscillator in the exciter
assembly A1A2.
NOTE
The +24V for the rf oscillator in the exciter
assembly A1A2 is routed through the normal
link or special link (fig. FO-1) as determined
at the time of installation. When normal link
is installed (special link removed), the + 24V
output from the special shutdown circuit (P11, fig FO-10) is not used. When special link
is installed (normal link removed), the output
from the normal shutdown control circuit still
controls the shutdown relay K1, but the +24V
for the rf oscillator in the exciter assembly
A1A2 is taken from P1-1 (fig FO-10).
e. Modulation Detector. This circuit is used to
provide a reading of the modulation depth on the control
panel TEST meter. The input at P1-13, obtained from
the power probe A1A6, is applied to comparator U2-A
which operates as a minimum voltage detector, i.e., the
output of U2-A assumes a steady potential equal to the
minimum positive excursion of the input signal. The time
constant of U2-A is chosen so that voltage at pin 2 of U2A follows the keying signal. When the NDB transmitter is
operating without modulation, the output from U2-A is a
voltage proportional to the carrier level.
When
modulation is keyed on, the level falls abruptly, reaching
zero for 100% modulation Comparator U2-B is used as a
voltage-follower, providing a high input impedance and a
low output impedance The output from U2-B is
connected to the voltage divider formed by set zero
potentiometer R1.
The wiper of ZERO SET
potentiometer R1 is connected, through the TEST meter
M1 and MOD % CAL potentiometer R4, to a fixed dc
potential. The circuit forms a bridge, balanced by
potentiometers R4 and R1. When modulation is off,
potentiometer R1 is adjusted for zero reading on the
TEST meter M1. When 100% modulation is present or
is simulated by removing the rf input at P1-13,
potentiometer R4 is adjusted to read full scale deflection
of TEST meter M1
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Section IV. DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION, ATU
or CR13, switches on Q5 or Q4. This causes motor B1
to turn in the correct direction to eliminate the phase
difference between the voltage and current waveforms.
For example, when a positive voltage is applied to the
base of Q2, Q2 conducts and motor current flows from
B+ to Q5, then through the tuning motor M1 to S5 and
S6, and finally through CR12/Q2 to ground. When Q3 is
switched on by a positive voltage, the current flows in the
opposite direction from B+ through Q4, S5, S6, B1,
CR13 and Q3 to ground Components R1, R6 and CR9
bias the input to the rf switches to increase system
sensitivity
c. Manual override switch S4 applies ground
potential directly to the cathode of either CR12 or CR13,
thus switching the motor on to slew the tuning drive
manually. Transistor Q1 is biased on by the override
switch S4 to inhibit the servo action while manual tuning
is performed.
2-21. Power
(fig. FO-11)
The 24 Vdc input at J2-A and J2-B (operating power for
the ATU) is received from the NDB transmitter in single
installations or from the change-over unit in the case of
dual installations. Switch S1 is the POWER ON/OFF
switch and DS1 is the POWER ON indicator. Switch S3
controls the on/off operation of the TEST switch S2,
which selects forward power, reflected power, or the
current reading on TEST meter M1. Switch S3 is located
on the side of the ATU cabinet, allowing meter Ml to be
turned on and off without opening the ATU front cover.
2-22. Power Probe AlA1
(fig. FO-11)
The power probe AIA1 provides forward power, reflected
power and rf current signals to the TEST meter M1, and
permits the operator to monitor the performance of the
NDB transmitter The power probe AlA1 used in the ATU
is identical to the power probe employed in the NDB
transmitter; refer to paragraph 2-19 for detailed
functional description. Note, however, that m the case of
power probe A1A1 in the ATU, the current limit output at
P1-2 and the rf level output at P1-12 are not used
2-24. Matching Transformer A1A3

(fig. FO-11)
The matching transformer A1A3 has seven taps to
match the net series-resonated antenna resistance to the
50 ohm NDB transmitter output. The appropriate tap is
selected on TB 1.
2-23. Servo Probe A1A2

(fig FO-11)
a. The servo probe A1A2 continuously monitors the
phase relationship between the current voltage of the rf
output and, in the event of a phase difference, operates
motor B1 which fine tunes the loading coils L1/L2 to null
the phase error. This process eliminates the effect of
antenna reactance changes on the VSWR
b. The servo probe AlA2 consists of current
transformer T1 with secondary windings across which
identical voltages are obtained from the induced current.
Two diode bridges, CR1 to CR4 and CR5 to CR8, act as
rf switches which, since they are connected m opposite
phases, are alternately switched on by the positive and
negative half-cycles of the current waveform. The rf
signal voltage is fed to both of these rf switches, shifted
90 degrees by C1 and R1. If the antenna voltage and
current are in phase, the net dc potential at the output of
both switches is zero. If a phase difference between the
antenna voltage and current exists, the output voltage at
one switch is positive, and output from the other switch is
negative. This causes a positive voltage to appear at the
base of either Q2 or Q3. Thus, Q2 or Q3 switches on
and, by providing ground at the cathode of either CR12
2-25. Loading Coils

(fig. FO-11)
a. The ATU contains two loading coils, L1 and L2.
In addition to the upper and lower terminals, each coil
has an intermediate tap, permitting selection of a partial
value of the coil inductance. Coils L1 and L2 can be
connected in series or in parallel between the matching
transformer and the antenna terminal. Therefore, a
number of alternate connections are possible to tune the
reactive component of the antenna impedance for the
frequency in use.
b. Each loading coil (L1 and L2) has a ferrite tuning
slug, driven by motor B1, and controlled by the servo
probe A1A2 to provide fine tuning of the antenna. The
upper and lower limit switches S5/S6 open when the
tuning slugs reach the appropriate travel limit. Diodes
CR1 and CR2 provide a current path to allow retuning of
tuning slugs in a direction away from the actuated limit
switch (S5 or S6).
c. In all, there are three pairs of loading coil
assemblies available, each designed to cover a specified
portion of the operating frequency. The loading coil
assemblies are supplied with each ATU to suit the
operating frequency.
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Section V. DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION,
CHANGE-OVER UNIT
transmitter. This removes the ac line and battery supply
from the standby NDB transmitter, connects the battery
supply to the main NDB transmitter, and connects the
main NDB transmitter rf output to the ATU.
c. In the event of a failure of the main NDB
transmitter, the 48V supply at TB2-1 is not present and
relays K1/K2 are deenergized. This connects the ac line
and battery supply to the standby NDB transmitter and
connects the standby NDB transmitter rf output to the
ATU. Diodes CR3 and CR4 provide isolation between
the + 24 Vdc supplies from the two NDB transmitters The
ATU supply is always taken from the NDB transmitter
that is on.
2-26. Change-Over Unit

(fig. FO-12)
a. The change-over unit is used only in dual
transmitter systems. In the case of a shutdown of the
main NDB transmitter, the change-over unit
automatically switches on the standby NDB transmitter.
The rf outputs of the two NDB transmitters (main and
standby) are applied to the change-over unit and the
switched rf output of the change-over unit is applied to
the ATU.
b. Relay K1 switches the NDB transmitter outputs
to the ATU, and K2 provides control function switching.
During normal operation, both K1 and K2 are energized
by the
48V
supply from
the
main
NDB
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CHAPTER 3
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. GENERAL
troubleshooting/maintenance instructions in TM 11-5825271-12.
b. Appropriate waveforms are shown on the
schematic diagrams, figures FO-2 to FO-12. These
waveforms are provided as a reference and are not
required for direct support maintenance tasks.
3-1. Introduction
a. This chapter contains the direct support
maintenance instructions for the NDB transmitter and the
ATU There is no direct support maintenance for the
change-over unit.
b. Direct support maintenance for the NDB
transmitter and ATU comprises removal and
replacement of authorized assemblies, subassemblies
and certain chassis-mounted components. Procedures
are included in this chapter to make sure that repair has
been successfully accomplished.
3-3. Tools and Test Equipment

Tools and test equipment required for direct support
maintenance tasks are listed in TM 11-5825-271-12
3-4. Troubleshooting
Maintenance procedures, including troubleshooting
instructions, for direct support maintenance are identical
to those authorized at the organizational maintenance
level; refer to TM 11-5825-271-12.
3-2. Voltage,
Resistance
and
Waveform
Measurements
a. Overall voltage or resistance checks are not
applicable to the maintenance of the NDB transmitter
and ATU.
Pertinent resistance and voltage
measurements
are
given
in
the
Section II. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE OF NDB TRANSMITTER

(2) Carefully remove two nuts (14), lockwashers
(15), and flat washers (16) securing two solder lugs (17)
to back of TEST meter M1 (11). Tag solder lugs and
replace the attaching hardware on TEST meter M1.
(3) Tag and unsolder all cableform wires
terminated at the control panel assembly (13). Before
unsoldering any wire, slide the rubber sleeving away
from the solder joint so as not to burn it inadvertently
(4) Remove one screw (10), nut (5), lockwasher
(6), and flat washer (7) securing cable clamp (8).
Remove cable clamp from cableform and reinstall on
control panel assembly (13).
(5) Remove three screws (9), nuts (1),
lockwashers (2), and flat washers (3) securing the
control panel assembly (13) to the board chassis. Note
the location of the cable clamp (18) and solder lug (4) on
the hinge. Leave cable clamp on cableform and retain
all attaching hardware for reassembly.
b. Replacement. Proceed as follows.
(1) Refer to figure 3-1. Prepare the control
panel assembly by removing the cable clamp (8). Retain
cable clamp and attaching hardware (5), (6), (7), and (9)
for later use.
3-5. General
a. This section provides instructions for performing
the maintenance functions allocated to direct support
maintenance on the NDB transmitter.
b. Support illustrations are provided to aid in the
performance of procedures.
The numbers in
parentheses referenced in the text, e.g., (1), (2), etc,
correspond to the item callout on the illustration.
c. All wires removed/unsoldered during the
disassembly procedure, should be tagged for
identification.
WARNING
Make sure that external ac circuit breaker
and battery supply are switched off and
tagged with a warning not to be turned on
while maintenance is being performed
3-6. Removal and Replacement of Control Panel
Assembly
a Removal. Proceed as follows.
(1) Refer to figure 3-1. Disengage two captive
screws (12) on the control panel assembly (13) and
swing the control panel assembly out.
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(2) Aline three holes in control panel assembly
(13) with three holes in the hinge on board chassis, and
insert three screws (9) from outside of control panel
assembly (13).
(3) Place solder lug (4) and cable clamp (18) on
two of the three screws (9) as noted in 3-6a(5), above.
(4) Secure control panel assembly (13) using
three flat washers (3), lockwashers (2), and nuts (1).
(5) Secure portion of cableform near R1 on the
control panel assembly (13) by installing cable clamp (8)

removed in 3-6b(1), above.
(6) Remove two nuts (14), lockwashers (15),
and flat Washers (16) from the back of TEST meter M1
(11) and reinstall two solder lugs (17).
(7) Solder all tagged wires from the cableform to
the control panel components, and slide rubber sleevings
over the connections.
(8) Swing the control panel assembly (13) in
and tighten two captive screws (12).
I. NUT
2. LOCKWASHER
3. FLATWASHER
4. SOLDER LUG
5. NUT
6. LOCKWASHER
7. FLATWASHER
8. CABLE CLAMP
9. SCREW
10. SCREW
II.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
TEST METER
CAPTIVE SCREW
CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
NUT
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
SOLDER LUG
CABLE CLAMP
SWITCH SI
Figure 3-1. Removal and Replacement of Control Panel Assembly

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washers (12), and flat washers (11) securing the resistor
bracket assembly (10) to the control panel (17). The
resistor bracket assembly is now free to be removed.
Retain the attaching hardware for reassembly
b. Replacement. Proceed as follows
(1) Refer to figure 3-2. Position resistor bracket
assembly (10) on control panel (17) and aline two
mounting holes.
(2) Install and tighten two screws (18), flat
washers (11), lockwashers (12), and nuts (13) to secure
the assembly.
(3) Solder all tagged wires to the resistor
bracket assembly (10), and slide rubber sleevings over
connections.
(4) Refer to figure 3-1 and reconnect solder lug
to ground terminal of switch S1 (19), refer to figure FO-2.
(5) Swing the control panel assembly (13) m
and tighten two captive screws (12).
3-7. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket

Assembly
a. Removal. Proceed as follows

(2) Tag and remove solder lug from ground
terminal on NORM/BYP switch S1 (19), refer to figure
FO-2.
(3) Refer to figure 3-2. Slide rubber sleevings
off potentiometer terminals on the resistor bracket
assembly (10)
(4) Tag and unsolder all wires connected to the
components on the resistor bracket assembly (10) from
sources outside the assembly.
Leave all rubber
sleevings on wires for reassembly
(5) Remove two screws (18), nuts (13), lock3-3
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I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SCREW
FLATWASHERNUT
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
SOLDER LUG
FLATWASHER
8. LOCKWASHER
9. NUT
10. RESISTOR BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
11. FLATWASHER
12. LOCKWASHER
13. NUT
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
BUSHING
RELAY BRACKET ASSEMBLY
TEST METER
FRONT PANEL
SCREW
SOLDER LUG
Figure 3-2. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket and Relay Bracket Assemblies
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b. Replacement. Proceed as follows

(1) Refer to figure 3-3. Install replacement
potentiometer (4) on the resistor bracket (2). Ensure that
the locating pin (1) is properly seated in the hole in
resistor bracket, and that the terminal designations
(stamped on the resistor bracket) correspond with the
potentiometer terminals.
(2) Secure potentiometer (4) to the resistor
bracket (2) using the attaching hardware. Replace
adjustment set nut (3) if either R5 or R6 is installed.
(3) Solder all tagged wires to potentiometer (4)
and slide rubber sleevings over connections.
(4) Refer to figure 3-1. Swing the control panel
assembly (13) in and tighten two captive screws (12).
3-8. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket

Potentiometers
(1) Refer to figure 3-1 Disengage two captive
off terminals on potentiometer (4) to be removed.
potentiometer (4).
(4) Remove all attaching hardware securing the
potentiometer (4).
NOTE
When removing potentiometers R5 and R6,
it is necessary to remove the adjustment set
nut (3) before removing the attaching
hardware.
Figure 3-3. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket Potentiometers.

(5) Raise the control panel (17), the relay
bracket assembly (15) is now free to be removed
(1) Refer to figure 3-2. With the control panel
(17) partially closed, position the relay bracket assembly
(15) so that the shafts of the potentiometers are directed
towards the bushings (14) in the control panel.
(2) Aline the mounting holes in the relay bracket
assembly (15) with the two holes in the control panel
(17).
(3) Install and tighten two screws (1) and flat
washers (2) to secure the relay bracket assembly (15) to
control panel (17).
(4) Swing the control panel (17) out, and solder
all tagged wires to the relay bracket assembly (15) Slide
rubber sleevings over the connections.
3-9. Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket

Assembly
off the potentiometer terminals on the relay bracket
assembly (15).
components on the relay bracket assembly (15) from
sources outside the assembly.
Leave all rubber
sleevings on wires for reassembly
(4) Swing the control panel (17) in and remove
two screws (1) and flat washers (2) securing the relay
bracket assembly (15) to the control panel.
rubber sleevings over the connections.
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(1) Refer to figure 3-4. Install replacement
potentiometer on the relay bracket (1). Ensure that the
locating pin (12) is properly seated in the hole m relay
bracket, and that the terminal designations (stamped on
the relay bracket) correspond with the potentiometer (15)
terminals.
(2) Secure potentiometer (15) to the relay
bracket (1) using one lockwasher and one nut
(3) Solder all tagged wires to potentiometer (15)
and slide rubber sleevings over soldered connections
(17) partially closed, aline the mounting holes in the relay
bracket assembly (15) with the two holes in the control
panel.
control panel (17)
assembly (13) in and tighten two captive screws (12)

3-10. Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket
Potentiometers
a. Removal. Proceed as follows.
(1) Refer to figure 3-2. Remove two screws (1),
and flat washers (2) securing the relay bracket assembly
(15) to the control panel (17). Retain the attaching
hardware for reassembly.
off terminals on potentiometer (15) to be removed.
potentiometer (15).
(5) Remove one nut and one lockwasher
securing the potentiometer (15).
Figure 3-4. Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket Components.

remove relay K1 Retain the attaching hardware for
reassembly.
(1) Refer to figure 3-4. Position relay K1 (7) on
the relay bracket (1) and aline the two mounting holes.
relay K1 (7).
(3) Solder tagged wires and diode CR1 (9) to
relay K1 (7).
(17) partially closed, aline the mounting holes in the relay
bracket assembly (15) with the two holes in the control
3-11. Removal and Replacement of Relay K1

(1) Refer to figure 3-2. Remove two screws (1)
screws (12) on the control panel assembly (13), and
(3) Refer to figure 3-4. Tag and unsolder diode
CR1 (9) and all wires connected to relay K1 (7).
(4) Remove two screws (6), nuts (11), lockwashers (10), and flat washers (8) securing relay K1 (7);
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panel.
washers (2) to secure relay bracket assembly (15) to the
control panel (17).
relay bracket assembly (15) with the two holes in the

control panel.
the control panel (17)
3-12. Removal and Replacement of Transformer T2

(1) Refer to figure 3-2. Remove two screws (1)
(3) Refer to figure 3-4. Tag and unsolder four
wires leading from transformer T2 (2) at their destination.
(4) Remove two screws (13), nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and flat washers (3) securing transformer
T2 (2); remove transformer T2. Note location of three
solder lugs (14) secure by the attaching hardware.
Retain the attaching hardware for reassembly.
(1) Refer to figure 3-4. Position transformer T2
(2) on the relay bracket (1), and aline the two mounting
holes. Ensure that all four wires from transformer T2 are
inserted through the hole in the relay bracket.
transformer T2 (2) to the relay bracket (1). Ensure that
three solder lugs (14) are located as noted m 3-12a(4),
above.
(3) Solder four tagged wires leading from
transformer T2 (2).
(17) partially closed, aline the mounting holes in the
3-13. Removal and Replacement of Control Panel

TEST Meter M1
swing control panel assembly out.
(2) Refer to figure 3-2. Remove two nuts (3),
lockwashers (4), and flat washers (5) securing the two
solder lugs (6) to the back of TEST meter M1 (16). Tag
and remove the two solder lugs and retain the attaching
(3) Remove four nuts (9), lockwashers (8), and
flat washers (7) securing the TEST meter M1 (16) to the
control panel (17). Tag solder lug (19), and remove the
TEST meter M1. Retain the attaching hardware for
reassembly.
(1) Refer to figure 3-2. Install TEST meter M1
(16) on the control panel (17).
(2) Place solder lug (19) on stud and secure
TEST meter M1 (16) to the control panel (17) using four
nuts (9), lockwashers (8), and flat washers (7).
(3) Place two solder lugs (6) on the terminals at
the back of TEST meter M1 (16). Fasten solder lugs
using two nuts (3), lockwashers (4), and flat washers (5).
assembly (13) in and tighten two captive screws (12) to
secure.
Section III. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE OF ATU

WARNING
while maintenance is being performed.
3-14. General
the maintenance functions allocated to direct support
maintenance on the ATU.
The numbers in
disassembly procedure should be tagged for
identification.
3-15. Removal and Replacement of Core Assembly

(1) Refer to figure 3-5 (2).
Using a slot
screwdriver, unlock the ATU front cover (12) by turning
latch screw (13).
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(2) Raise ATU front cover (12) and insert the
door support rod (18) into the door stop bracket (19).
Insert the hitch pin clip through the hole at end of the
door support rod.
(3) Refer to figure 3-5 (1). Disconnect the
external connections to each loading coil (4). Note and
record the loading coil connections.
(4) Remove two screws (1), lockwashers (2)
and flat washers (3) holding each loading coil (4) to the
ceramic pillars (6). Note and record the part number of
each loading coil and its position (left or right). Remove
both loading coils and retain the attaching hardware for
reassembly.
(5) Loosen nut (8) securing core assembly (5).
Do not bear on the ferrite slug or ceramic pillar; bear on
the standoff (7)
(6) Unscrew core assembly (5), bearing on the
lower female standoff (7) only
(1) Refer to figure 3-5 (1). Install core assembly (5)

on the tuning spindle, bearing on the lower female
standoff (7) only.
(2) Tighten nut (8) to secure core assembly (5)
into place. Do not bear on core or ceramic pillar.
(3) Install each loading coil (4) on the ceramic
pillars (6) using two flat washers (3), lockwashers (2) and
screws (1). Check that the loading coils have the same
part number and are installed as noted in 3-15a(4),
above.
(4) Restore all external connections to the
loading coils (4) as recorded in 3-15a(3), above (5) Refer
to figure 3-5 (2). Remove the hitch pin clip from the door
support rod (18) and disengage the door support rod
from the door stop bracket insert the door support rod
into the retainer and close the ATU front cover (12)
(6) Using a slot screwdriver, lock the ATU front
cover (12) by turning the latch screw (13).
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I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SCREW
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
LOADING COIL
CORE ASSEMBLY
CERAMIC PILLAR
FEMALE STANDOFF
8.
9.
10.
11.
NUT
TERMINAL STRIP TBI
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY
CAPTIVE SCREW
Figure 3-5 (1). Removal and Replacement of Core Assembly and Motor Tuning Assembly (Sheet 1 of 2).
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
MOTOR TUNING ASSEMBLY

FRONT COVER
LATCH SCREW
NUT
LOCKWASHER
17.
18.
19.
20.
FLATWASHER
DOOR SUPPORT ROD
DOOR STOP BRACKET
BOLT
Figure 3-5 (2). Removal and Replacement of Core Assembly and Motor Tuning Assembly (Sheet 2 of 2)
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(1) Refer to figure 3-5 (2). Position motor tuning
assembly (14) inside ATU cabinet and aline four
mounting holes.
(2) Insert four bolts (20) through the back of the
ATU cabinet. Install and tighten four nuts (15), lockwashers (16), and flat washers (17) to secure the motor
tuning assembly (14) to the ATU cabinet.
(3) Refer to figure 3-5 (1). Place electronic
assembly (10) on the motor tuning assembly (14).
(4) Aline four captive screws (11) on the
electronic assembly (10) with the four clinch nuts on the
motor tuning assembly (14).
(5) Tighten four captive screws (11) to secure
the electronic assembly (10) to the motor tuning
assembly (14).
(6) Reconnect the two tagged wires removed in
3-16a(2), above, to terminals 3 and 4 of TB1 (9) on the
electronic assembly (10).
(7) Replace the core assembly as instructed in
3-15b, above.
3-16. Removal and Replacement of Motor Tuning

Assembly
(1) Remove the core assembly as instructed in
3-15a, above.
(2) Refer to figure 3-5 (1). On the electronic
assembly (10), tag and remove two wires from terminals
3 and 4 of TB1 (9) (right side).
(3) Support the electronic assembly (10) and
disengage four captive screws (11).
CAUTION
When performing the following procedure,
take care not to disconnect any wires
connected to the electronic assembly.
(4) Position the electronic assembly (10) such
that the motor tuning assembly (14) is accessible.
(5) Refer to figure 3-5 (2). From the rear of the
ATU cabinet remove four bolts (20), nuts (15), lockwashers (16), and flat washers (17) securing motor
tuning assembly (14). The assembly is now free to be
removed. Retain the attaching hardware for reassembly.
Section IV. DIRECT SUPPORT TESTING PROCEDURES

There are no special direct support testing procedures
for the NDB transmitter, ATU, or the changeover unit.
However,
upon
completion
of
the
required
repair, direct support personnel must test the entire unit

in accordance with the testing procedures in TM 115825-271-12.
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CHAPTER 4
GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. GENERAL
ments are given in the troubleshooting/maintenance
4-1. Introduction
instructions in TM 11-5825-271-12.
a. This chapter contains the general support
b. Appropriate waveforms are shown on the
maintenance instructions for the NDB transmitter and the
schematic diagrams, figures FO-2 to FO-12. These
ATU. There is no general support maintenance for the
waveforms are provided as a reference and are not
change-over unit.
required for general support maintenance tasks.
b. General support maintenance for the NDB
transmitter and ATU comprises removal and
4-3. Tools and Test Equipment
replacement of authorized assemblies, subassemblies
Tools and test equipment required for general support
and certain chassis-mounted components. Procedures
maintenance tasks are listed in TM 11-5825-271-12.
are included in this chapter to make sure that repair has
been successfully accomplished.
4-4. Troubleshooting
Maintenance procedures, including troubleshooting
4-2. Voltage,
Resistance
and
Waveform
instructions, for general support maintenance are
Measurements
identical to those authorized at the organizational
a. Overall voltage or resistance checks are not
maintenance level; refer to TM 11-5825-271-12.
applicable to the maintenance of the NDB transmitter
and ATU. Pertinent resistance and voltage measureSection II. GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE OF NDB TRANSMITTER
(2) Remove two screws (3), lockwashers (4),
and flat washers (5) securing the power probe assembly
A1A6 (6). Remove the power probe assembly A1A6 by
pulling it up out of connector XA6 (15). Retain power
probe assembly A1A6 and the attaching hardware for
reassembly.
(3) Remove two screws (14), nuts (7), lockwashers (8), and flat washers (9) securing connector
XA6 (15) to the mounting bracket. Identify the attaching
hardware and retain for reassembly.
(4) Remove on nut (10), flat washer (12), and
lockwasher (11) securing the solder lug (13) to the
mounting bracket. Tag solder lug and replace nut,
lockwasher and flat washer on the screw for reassembly.
(5) Remove five cable clamps securing the
cableform to the interior of the cabinet. Retain the cable
clamps and attaching hardware for reassembly.
(6) Refer to figure 4-1 (2). Disengage one
captive screw (17) securing the 50W pa assembly A1A4
(16). Remove the 50W pa assembly A1A4.
(7) Remove two flathead screws (28), nuts (23),
lockwashers (24), flat washers (25), and hex pillars (27)
securing connector XA4 (22). Identify the attaching
hardware and retain for assembly.
4-5. General
the maintenance functions allocated to general support
maintenance on the NDB transmitter.
The numbers in
disassembly procedure, should be tagged for
identification.
WARNING
while maintenance is being performed.
4-6. Removal and Replacement of NDB Board
Chassis Assembly
(1) Refer to figure 4-1 (1). Loosen three screws
(2) securing the fanning strip (1) to the power probe
assembly A1A6 (6) terminal strip and disconnect the
fanning strip.
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(41), lockwasher (40), and flat washer (39) and reinstall
securing solder-lug (42).
(6) Connect two BNC connectors (37) to the rf
filter assembly AlA5 (38).
(7) Refer to figure 4-1 (3). From the inside of
the cabinet, insert BNC connector J3 (31) through the
hole in the cabinet and aline the four mounting holes.
(8) Secure BNC connector (31) and solder lug
(33) to the cabinet using four screws (32), nuts (36),
lockwashers (35), and flat washers (34).
(9) Install fanning strip (29) on terminal strip
TB3 of the transformer chassis assembly. Tighten 12
screws (30) on the terminal strip to secure the faning
strip.
(10) Refer to figure 4-1 (2). Secure connector
XA4 (22) to the bracket using two flathead screws (28),
hex pillars (27), nuts (23), lockwashers (24), and flat
washers (25). Ensure that two solder lugs (26) are
secured by attaching hardware.
NOTE
When installing connector XA4, make
certain that pins 1 through 4 are at the front.
NOTE
Identify the location of the two solder lugs
(26) held in place by the connector XA4
attaching hardware.
(8) Remove one nut (21), lockwasher (20) and
flat washer (19) securing two solder lugs (18) to the
mounting bracket. Tag two solder lugs and replace the
attaching hardware on the screw for reassembly.
(9) Refer to figure 4-1 (3). Loosen 12 screws
(30) securing the fanning strip (29) to the terminal strip
TB3 on the transformer chassis assembly; disconnect
the fanning strip.
(10) Remove four screws (32), nuts (36), lockwashers (35), and flat washers (34) securing BNC
connector J3 (31) to the cabinet. Tag BNC connector
and the one solder lug (33), identify the attaching
hardware and retain for reassembly.
(11) Refer to figure 4-1 (4). Tag and disconnect
two BNC connectors (37) from the rf filter assembly
A1A5 (38).
(12) Remove one nut (41), lockwasher (40), and
flat washer (39) securing the solder lug (42) to the rf filter
assembly AIA5 (38) Tag solder lug and replace the
attaching hardware on the screw for reassembly.
(13) Refer to figure 4-1 (5). Using the pcb
extractors (47), remove the monitor assembly A1A7 (48)
and the exciter assembly A1A2 (46). Retain both
assemblies for reassembly
(14) Disengage two captive screws (50) on the
control panel assembly (49) and swing the control panel
out.
(15) Remove eight screws (45), lockwashers
(44), and flat washers (43) securing the board chassis
assembly to the cabinet cover; carefully remove the
board chassis assembly. Retain the attaching hardware
for reassembly.
(1) Refer to figure 4-1 (5). Position board
chassis assembly so that the eight holes in the board
chassis assembly aline with the eight clinch nuts on the
inside front cover. Place the loose ends of the cableform
into the cabinet.
(2) Install and tighten eight screws (45), lockwashers (44) and flat washers (43) to secure the board
chassis assembly to the inside of the cabinet cover.
(3) Swing the control panel assembly (49) in.
Engage and tighten two captive screws (50) to secure
the control panel assembly.
(4) Replace monitor assembly A1A7 (48) and
the exciter assembly A1A2 (46) by inserting pcb into
guide rails (51) and pushing pcb connector into the
cableform connector.
(5) Refer to figure 4-1 (4). Remove one nut
(11) Remove one nut (21), lockwasher (20) and

flat washer (19) and reinstall securing the two solder lugs
(18).
(12) Reinstall 50W pa assembly A1A4 (16) in
connector XA4 (22) and secure by engaging captive
screw (17).
(13) Refer to figure 4-1 (1). Remove one nut
(13), lockwasher (12) and flat washer (11) and reinstall
securing solder lug (10).
(14) Install connector XA6 (15) on the mounting
bracket using two screws (14), nuts (7), lockwashers (8),
and flat washers (9).
NOTE
When installing connector XA6, make
certain that pin 17 is positioned near the
front of the cabinet
(15) Insert power probe assembly A1A6 (6) into
connector XA6 (15) and secure to the hex pillars using
two screws (3), lockwashers(4), and flat washers (5).
(16) Install fanning strip (1) on the power probe
terminal strip and secure by tightening three screws (2)
on the terminal strip.
(17) Install the five cable clamps to secure the
cableform to the cabinet.
NOTE
The one small cable clamp must be used to
retain the two coaxial cables leading to the
power probe assembly A1A6.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
FANNING STRIP
SCREW
SCREW
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
POWER PROBE
ASSEMBLY A1A6
7. NUT
8. LOCKWASHER
9. FLATWASHER
10. NUT
11. LOCKWASHER
12. FLATWASHER
13. SOLDER LUG
14. SCREW
15. CONNECTOR XA6
Figure 4-1 (1). Removal and Replacement of Board Chassis Assembly (Sheet 1 of 5).
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16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
50W PA ASSEMBLY A1A4

CAPTIVE SCREW
NUT
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
SOLDER LUG
CONNECTOR XA4
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
NUT
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
SOLDER LUG
HEX PILLAR
FLAT HEAD SCREW
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29.
30.
31.
32.
FANNING STRIP
33. SOLDER LUG
SCREW
34. FLATWASHER
BNC CONNECTOR J3
35. LOCKWASHER
SCREW
36. NUT
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37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
BNC CONNECTOR
RF FILTER ASSEMBLY A1A5
FLATWASHER
LOCKWASHER
NUT
SOLDER LUG
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43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
FLATWASHER
LOCKWASHER
SCREW
EXCITER ASSEMBLY A1A2
PCB EXTRACTOR
48.
49.
50.
51.
MONITOR ASSEMBLY A1A7

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
CAPTIVE SCREW
GUIDE RAIL
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Insert the hitch pin clip through the hole at end of the
door support rod.
(3) Tag and disconnect all wires on the
electronic assembly (8) leading from sources outside the
assembly.
(4) Disengage the captive screws (3) securing
the electronic assembly (8) to the motor tuning assembly
(2) and remove the assembly.
b. Replacement Proceed as follows.
(1) Place the electronic assembly (8) on the
motor tuning assembly (2).
(2) Aline four captive screws (3) on the
electronic assembly (8) with four clinch nuts on the motor
tuning assembly (2).
(3) Tighten four captive screws (3) to secure
electronic assembly (8) to motor tuning assembly (2).
(4) Reconnect all tagged wires to the
electronic assembly (8).
(5) Remove the hitch pin clip from the door
from the doorstop bracket (9). Insert the door support
rod m the retainer and lower the ATU front cover (1).
(6) Using a slot screwdriver, lock the ATU
front cover.
4-7. General
the maintenance functions allocated to general support
maintenance on the ATU.
The numbers in
parentheses referenced in the text, e.g., (1), (2), etc.
disassembly
procedure should be tagged for
identification.
WARNING
Make sure that external ac circuit
breaker and battery supply are switched
off and tagged with a warning not to be
turned on while maintenance is being
performed.
4-8. Removal and Replacement of ATU Electronic
Assembly
a. Proceed as follows.
(1) Refer to figure 4-2 Using a slot
screwdriver, unlock the ATU front cover (1)
(2) Raise the ATU front cover (1) and insert
the door support rod (10) into the doorstop bracket (9).
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1. ATU FRONT COVER

2. MOTOR TUNING
ASSEMBLY
3. CAPTIVE SCREW
4. TERMINAL STRIP
TBI
5. SCREW
6. FLATWASHER
7. CONTROL PANEL
ASSEMBLY
8. ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY
9. DOOR STOP BRACKET
10. DOOR SUPPORT ROD
Figure 4-2. Removal and Replacement of Electronic Assembly and Control Panel.
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assembly. The control panel assembly is now free to be
removed.
b. Replacement Proceed as follows.
(1) Refer to figure 4-2. Reconnect all tagged
wires to the control panel assembly (7).
(2) Reconnect wire removed and tagged in 49a(6), above, to terminal 5 of TB1 (4).
(3) Secure cable clamp along with cableform
to the control panel assembly (7), using one nut and one
flat washer .
4) Swing the control panel assembly (7) up
onto the two large standoffs and aline the two mounting
holes.
4-9. Removal and Replacement of ATU Control

Panel Assembly
a. Removal Proceed as follows.

(1) Refer to figure 4-2.
Using a slot
screwdriver, unlock the ATU front cover (1).
(2) Raise the ATU front cover (1) and insert
the door support rod (10) into the doorstop bracket (9)
Insert the hitch pin clip through the hole at the end of the
door support rod.
(3) Remove two screws (5) and flat washers
(6) securing the control panel assembly (7) to the two
large standoffs Retain the attaching hardware for
reassembly
(4) Allow control panel assembly (7) to swing
down, so as to expose the connections at the rear of the
assembly.
(5) Remove one nut and flat washer securing
the cable clamp to the control panel assembly (7).
Retain cable clamp and attaching hardware for
reassembly.
(6) On the electronic assembly (8), tag and
remove one wire from the control panel assembly (7) at
terminal 5 of TB1 (4).
CAUTION
Before securing control panel assembly,
ensure that there are not wires which
could possibly be pinched between the
standoff and the control panel assembly.
(5) Install two screws (5) and flat washer (6)
to secure the control panel assembly (7) to the two
standoffs.
(6) Remove the hitch pin clip from the door
from the doorstop bracket (9). Insert the door support
rod in the retainer and lower the ATU front cover (1).
(7) Using a slot screwdriver, lock the ATU
front cover (1).
NOTE
There are two wires connected to
terminal 5 of TB 1 Remove only the wire
which connects to the control panel
assembly.
(7) Tag and disconnect all wires connected to
the control panel assembly (7) from sources outside the
Section IV. GENERAL SUPPORT TESTING PROCEDURES

There are no special general support testing procedures
for the NDB transmitter, ATU or the change over unit.
However,
upon
completion
of
the
required
repair, general support maintenance personnel must test

the entire unit in accordance with the testing procedures
in TM 11-5825-271-12.
4-10
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
DA Pam 310-1
SB 38-100
TM 11-5825-271-12
TM 38-750
TM 740-90-1
TM 750-244-2
Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms.

Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Materials, Supplies, and
Equipment Used by the Army.
Operators and Organizational Maintenance Manual, Transmitter, Radio
T-1428/FRN (NSN 5895-01-099-3576), Tuner, Radio Frequency TN-588/
FRN (NSN 5895-01-107-2124), Switching Unit, Power Transfer SA-2318/
FRN (NSN 6110-01-099-3573).
The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
Administrative Storage of Equipment.
Procedures for Destruction of Electronics Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use.
A-1/(A-2 blank)
TM 11-5825-271-34
INDEX
Paragraph
Administrative storage ............................................. 1-4
ATU
Detailed functional description ...................... 2-21
Direct support maintenance
instructions............................................. 3-1
Direct support removal and
replacement ........................................... 3-14
Direct support testing
procedures .............................................
Direct support troubleshooting .............................................................. 3-4
General support maintenance
instructions............................................. 4-1
General support removal and
replacement ........................................... 4-7
General support testing
procedures .............................................
General support troubleshooting ....................................................... 4-4
Overall functional
description ............................................. 2-12
Change-over unit
Detailed functional
description ............................................. 2-26
Detailed functional description
Change-over unit .......................................... 2-26
Exciter assembly A1A2 ................................. 2-15
Loading coils ................................................. 2-25
Matching transformer A1A3 .......................... 2-24
Monitor assembly A1A7. ............................... 2-20
PA module A1A4........................................... 2-17
Power probe A1A1 (ATU) ............................. 2-22
Power probe A1A6 ........................................ 2-19
Power supply A1A1....................................... 2-14
RF filter A1A5 .......................................................... 2-18
Servo probe A1A2 ................................................... 2-23
Switched regulator driver
A1A3.. .................................................... 2-16
Transformer chassis assembly ..................... 2-13
Direct support maintenance .....................................
Maintenance instructions .............................. 3-1
Removal and replacement ............................ 3-5
Testing procedures .......................................
Troubleshooting ............................................ 3-4
Exciter assembly A1A2
Detailed functional description ......................................................... 2-15
Overall functional descrip-tion ......................................................... 2-5
Maintenance instructions .............................. 4-1
Removal and replacement ............................ 4-5
Testing procedures .......................................
Troubleshooting ............................................ 4-4
Loading coils
Matching transformer A1A3
Metering................................................................... 2-11
Page
1-1
2-11
3-1
3-7
3-11
3-1
4-1
4-8
4-10
4-1
2-4
2-12
2-12
2-6
2-11
2-11
2-9
2-7
2-11
2-9
2-5
2-8
2-11
2-7
2-5
3-1
3-1
3-11
3-1
2-6
2-3
4-1
4-1
4-10
4-1
2-11
2-11
2-4
Index 1
Paragraph Page
Monitor assembly A1A7
Detailed functional description .................................... 2-20
2-9
Overall functional description .................................... 2-10
2-4
NDB transmitter
Detailed support maintenance
instructions........................ 3-1
3-1
Direct support removal and
replacement ...................... 3-5
3-1
Direct support testing procedures .............................
3-11
Direct support troubleshooting ..................................... 3-4
3-1
instructions........................ 4-1
4-1
General support removal and
replacement ...................... 4-5
4-1
General support testing
procedures ........................
4-10
General support troubleshooting ............................ 4-4
4-1
2-3
Overall functional description
ATU.......................................... 2-12
2-4
Exciter assembly A1A2 ............ 2-5
2-3
Monitor assembly A1A7 ........... 2-10
2-4
NDB transmitter ....................... 2-3
2-3
PA module A1A4...................... 2-7
2-3
Power probe A1A6 ................... 2-9
2-4
Power supply A1A1.................. 2-4
2-3
RF filter A1A5........................... 2-8
2-3
Switched regulator
driver A1A3 ....................... 2-6
2-3
Transformer chassis assembly ..................................... 2-4
2-3
PA module A1A4
Detailed functional description.................................... 2-17 2-7
2-3
Power probe A 1A1 (ATU)
Detailed functional description ............................ 2-22 2-11
Power probe A1A6
Detailed functional description ............................ 2-19
2-9
2-4
Power supply A1A1
Detailed functional description ............................ 2-14
2-5
2-3
Removal and replacement
Board chassis assembly ........ .. 4-6
4-1
Control panel assembly ...... .... 3-6
3-1
Control panel assembly
(ATU) ................................ 4-9
4-10
Core assembly ......................... 3-15
3-7
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Paragraph Page
Electronic assembly ......................................
Motor tuning assembly ..................................
Relay bracket assembly ................................
Relay bracket potentiometers .......................
Relay K1 .......................................................
Resistor bracket assembly ............................
Resistor bracket potentiometer......................................................
TEST meter M1.............................................
Transformer T2 .............................................
Reports
Discrepancy in shipment
report .....................................................
Equipment improvement recommendations ................................................
Packing and handling deficiencies .....................................................
Maintenance and unsatisfactory equipment ......................................
RF filter A1A5
Detailed functional description .........................................................
4-8
3-16
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-7
4-8
3-11
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-3
3-8
3-13
3-12
3-5
3-7
3-7
1-3c
1-1
1-6
1-1
1-3b
1-1
1-3a
1-1
2-18
2-8
Index 2
Paragraph Page
Overall functional descrip- ............
2-3
tion ......................................... 2-8
Servo probe A1A2
Detailed functional description ......................................... 2-23 2-11
Switched regulator driver A1A3
Detailed functional description ......................................... 2-16 2-7
Overall functional description ......................................... 2-6
2-3
System description .................................. 2-2
2-1
Test procedures
Direct support................................
3-11
General support ............................
4-10
Transformer chassis assembly
Detailed functional description ...... 2-13 2-5
Overall functional description ........ 2-4
2-3
Troubleshooting
Direct support................................ 3-4
3-1
General support ............................ 4-4
4-1
Warnings .......................................Inside front cover
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
Official:
JOHN A. WICKHAM JR.

General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
Distribution:
To be distributed In accordance with special list.
*U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1993 0 - 342-421 (63337)
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-1. Single Transmitter Installation, Interconnection Diagram
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-2. NDB Transmitter, Interconnection Diagram
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-3. Transformer Chassis Assembly, Schematic Diagram
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-4. Power Supply A1A1, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-5 (1). Exciter Assembly A1A2, Schematic Diagram (Sheet 1 of 2).
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-5 (2). Exciter Assembly A1A2, Schematic Diagram (Sheet 2 of 2).
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-6. Switched Regulator Driver A1A3, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34t
FO-7. PA Module A1A4, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-8. RF Filter A1A5, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-9. Power Probe A1A6, Schematic Diagram

.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-10. Monitor Assembly A1A7, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-11. ATU, Schematic Diagram.
TM 11-5825-271-34
FO-12. Change-over Unit, Schematic Diagram.
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TM 11-5825-271-34

DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT

TRANSMITTER, RADIO T-1428/FRN

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

c. Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF

1-4. Administrative Storage

1-2. Consolidated Index of Army Publications and

1-5. Destruction of Army Electronics Materiel

1-3. Maintenance Forms, Records and Reports

Figure 2-1. Single NDB Transmitter System

Figure 2-2. Dual NDB Transmitter System

letter station identification code. The unit can also be

of the antenna loss resistance, the ATU coil loss

Section II. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2-6. Switched Regulator Driver A1A3

2-4. Power Supply A1A1 and Transformer Chassis

2-7. Pa Module A1A4

2-5. Exciter Assembly A1A2

2-8. Rf Filter A1A5

below the threshold level set by R2. Shutdown does not

2-9. Power Probe A1A6

2-10. Monitor Assembly A1A7

impedance to the ATU. The loading coils tune the

Section III. DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2-13. Transformer Chassis Assembly (fig. FO-3)

is reduced to zero when the TONE switch S3 is switched

2-15. Exciter Assembly A1A2

b. Transistor Q3 and the associated components

of Q16 and, therefore the pulse width, also increase

2-17. PA Module A1A4

2-16. Switched Regulator Driver A1A3

2-18. RF Filter A1A5

Figure 2-3. RF Filter Strapping.

2-19. Power Probe A1A6

except that comparator U2-C responds only to the output

2-24. Matching Transformer A1A3

2-23. Servo Probe A1A2

2-25. Loading Coils

2-26. Change-Over Unit

3-3. Tools and Test Equipment

Section II. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE OF NDB TRANSMITTER

control panel assembly (13) by installing cable clamp (8)

Figure 3-1. Removal and Replacement of Control Panel Assembly

3-7. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket

a. Removal. Proceed as follows

b. Replacement. Proceed as follows

3-8. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket

Figure 3-3. Removal and Replacement of Resistor Bracket Potentiometers.

3-9. Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket

(5) Refer to figure 3-1. Swing the control panel

Figure 3-4. Removal and Replacement of Relay Bracket Components.

3-11. Removal and Replacement of Relay K1

relay bracket assembly (15) with the two holes in the