Electronics10 q3 Mod5 StepsinTrackingandAligningAM FMReceivers v3
Electronics10 q3 Mod5 StepsinTrackingandAligningAM FMReceivers v3
Electronics10 q3 Mod5 StepsinTrackingandAligningAM FMReceivers v3
Electronics
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Steps in Tracking and Aligning
AM/FM Receivers
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Electronics
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Steps in Tracking and Aligning
AM/FM Receivers
Introductory Message
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can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand
each lesson.
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Steps in Tracking and Aligning of AM/FM Receivers. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
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Lesson
Steps in Tracking and
1 Aligning AM/FM Receivers
In the hyped period of radio communication, AM and FM radio’s use becomes
a daily routine for everyone. Radio has always been there as a companion for
someone who is doing a job, studying, or simply relaxing. Some opted to listen to
AM radio as they want to hear more of the current events, news, and public service
programs, while others are delighted by the harmony and beat as they listen to
their favorite music and songs.
Using AM or FM radio is not just about turning on the switch and tune in to
your favorite frequency, but one must know how to align the radio and the
intermediate frequency circuits. Alignment is the process of adjusting the
intermediate frequency (IF) and radio frequency (RF) circuits for best reception
(sensitivity, selectivity, and absence of whistles) and accurate indication of the
frequency/wavelength on the tuning scale.
What’s In
In Quarter 3 Module 4, you have learned to interpret the diagram and layout
of the AM/FM receiver components for accurate circuit assembly. Do you still
remember some of the components of the AM and FM radio receiver? To recall
these, let us do this simple activity.
Direction: Identify the AM/FM radio components being described. Use the items in
the box as your reference.
1. Its function is to intercept and collect the radio signals coming from
the radio broadcasting or transmitting radio stations.
2. Its work is to select which of the collected radio signals at the antenna
should enter the radio tuner.
3. It is located in the radio receiver get and is local to the radio receiver.
4. A transistor used to mix the signals coming from the antenna which is
tuned- in by ' the tuning capacitor and the signal that comes from the local
oscillator.
5. This section of the radio tuner is like an electronic gate. It automatically opens to
permit this IF signal to pass through and enter the radio tuner.
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What’s New
_____ Radio receiver should be tuned to the medium wave (MW) band.
_____ Radio receiver should be tuned to the lowest frequency in the medium
wave (MW) band.
_____ A capacitor with a 0.1 µF capacitance is connected in series with the
radio frequency (RF) leads when the signal is injected.
_____ Automatic volume control (AVC)/automatic gain control (AGC) is to be
made inoperative.
_____ Volume and tone controls should be kept in maximum resistance
position.
_____ The loudspeaker is to be replaced by an alternative frequency (AF)
power output meter with an acceptable impedance range equal to that
of the loudspeaker’s impedance.
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What is It
The setup for the intermediate frequency (IF) alignment of a AM radio receiver
is shown in the figure above. A signal generator is used to test equipment that
produces an electrical signal in the form of a wave. This is used as a stimulus for
the item being tested. A power output meter is used in addition to the standard
signal generator to measure the power output of the radio receiver.
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6. A capacitor with a 0.1 µF capacitance is connected in series with the radio
frequency (RF) lead when the signal is injected.
7. The cores of intermediate frequency (IF) transformers are to be tuned using
only nonmagnetic screwdrivers or unique core tuning alignment tools.
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Position of pointer Adjustment to be made for getting
maximum output
Switch the receiver to the medium wave band (550kHz to 1600 kHz)
Tune the standard signal generator to the desired frequency. The signal will
not be directly connected to the receiver’s input, but the probe will be kept close to
the receiver’s antenna coils. If the receiver has several short wave bands, the above
different process is to be repeated at all the different short wave (SW) bands tuning
to the lowest frequency, highest frequency, adjusting Oscillator Coil at the lowest
frequency, and adjusting the oscillator trimmer at the higher end. The antenna
should be tuned in the mid-frequency of the band. It completes the process of
tracking the receiver.
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Alignment of an FM receiver will differ somewhat from the procedures used
for AM receivers. It may surprise you to learn, however, that this alignment can be
done with standard servicing equipment having suitable ranges.
1. The discriminator will be lined up, a high-resistance DC voltmeter, preferably a
vacuum tube voltmeter, is connected across one diode load resistor.
2. To introduce a signal, connect the service signal generator to the grid-chassis of
the limiter tube. The signal generator should be set exactly to the IF value for
FM, and its output should be as high as possible, about 1 volt.
3. Adjust the primary of the discriminator transformer for maximum output. Now
connect the DC voltmeter across both diode loads, and adjust the secondary of
the discriminator transformer for zero output voltage.
4. To align the resonant circuit ahead of the limiter stage, connect the signal
generator (still set at the IF value for FM) to the grid-chassis of the stage ahead of
the limiter. A 0 to 100 micro-ampere meter can be connected in the grid return
of the limiter, or a high-resistance voltmeter, a vacuum tube voltmeter (VTVM)
can be connected across the grid return resistor which produces the automatic
control volume (AVM) voltage. Adjust the resonant circuit ahead of the limiter for
maximum deflection.
5. When a peak reading is obtained, the output reading should be high enough to
indicate that the limiter is being saturated. To do this, the signal generator
output should be set to a high output value. This can be checked by noting the
output across one diode load in the discriminator; increased input to the limiter
should show a little rise in output voltage. This condition is essential, for it is
necessary to have the same loading of the limiter on the resonant circuit as
would exist in normal operation. This loading affects the response of the
resonant circuit. If you align this circuit with little load, a different peak setting
will result.
6. Advancing the signal generator one stage at a time aligns each resonant circuit
for maximum limiter grid current or self-rectified DC voltage. The IF channel for
FM will be aligned when the signal generator is connected to the input of the
mixer-first detector.
7. Next is the alignment of the preselector and oscillator. For this adjustment, the
signal generator is connected to the two antenna posts. The oscillator is always
aligned first, and the preselector is adjusted for maximum grid current or voltage
in the limiter. The alignment will, of course, depend upon the type of tracking
employed. One method worth mentioning involves the iron-core coil in the
oscillator. The signal generator and the receiver dial are set at a low frequency
(about 42 to 43 mc.), and the oscillator core aligner is adjusted for maximum
output. Then the signal generator and receiver are set to a high frequency (about
49 to 50 Hz). Likewise the trimmer shunting the oscillator variable condenser is
adjusted for maximum output.
An FM receiver should be tuned for the least noise, not for maximum sound
level. An electric eye working on peak limiter grid current offers an excellent tuning
indicator.
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What’s More
Assessment 1
1. What is in the first box? What is its use in the alignment of Intermediate
frequency (IF)?
2. What is in the last box? What is its function in the setup?
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Let’s do it this way:
1. Look for the steps of aligning the intermediate frequency (IF) of the radio
receiver.
2. Take time to read each step in aligning the intermediate frequency (IF) of
a radio receiver.
3. From the given steps of aligning of intermediate frequency (IF) receiver,
make each step short and precise.
4. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Guide Questions:
1. How did you describe the activity?
2. What challenges did you experience while doing the activity?
Assessment 2
Direction: Read each step of intermediate frequency (IF) alignment. Tell whether
each step is correct or incorrect. Write OK if the step is correct and NOT
OK if it is incorrect.
1. The signal generator is to be tuned to the very high frequency (VHF) of
the radio receiver.
2. The signal generator should be kept in the internal modulation position. The
modulation depth should be adjusted to 30% or above.
3. The attenuator is to be adjusted to a maximum value.
4. The intermediate frequency (IF) signal is to be applied to the collector of the
second intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier through the 0.1 µF capacitance
capacitor.
5. The intermediate frequency (IF) signal should be shifted to the second
intermediate frequency (IF) modulator base.
6. The same procedure is to be repeated at the collector and base of the first
intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier. The cores of the corresponding
intermediate frequency (IF) transformer are to be adjusted for maximum output
in the power output meter.
7. The signal should be shifted now to the base of the frequency converter
transistor. In this case, the attenuator is to be kept in the minimum position.
Now, adjustment of the core of the intermediate frequency (IF) transformer in
the collector of the frequency converter should be adjusted to get maximum
response.
8. Finally, the radio frequency (RF) probe must be kept at a short distance from
the ferrite antenna. The power output meter is to be disconnected and the
loudspeaker is to be connected. A reasonable 800 Hz note will be heard from
the speaker showing the receiver’s sensitivity for intermediate frequency (IF).
9. The alignment of the intermediate frequency (IF) stages should be repeated not
more than twice to finally arrive at the correct setting.
10. Once arrived at the final setting, the cores are to be sealed to prevent
tampering of cores by the user.
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What I Have Learned
Direction: Complete each statement by taking the correct answer from the boxes
below.
power frequency
30% or output converter 400 Hz Medium maximum
above meter. transistor wave output.
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What I Can Do
Oscillator Alignment
Intermediate Frequency (IF) Radio Frequency (RF)
Assessment
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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second intermediate frequency (IF) transformer should be adjusted to get
a maximum reading in the power output meter.
5. Into what frequency should the radio receiver be tuned in the Medium Wave
band in the preliminary steps of Intermediate Frequency (IF) alignment?
a. Highest frequency c. Medium frequency
b. Intermediate frequency d. Lowest frequency
Additional Activities
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What I Know What's More
1.b
2.b Assessment 1
3.c 1. In the first box is the standard signal
4.c generator. A signal generator is use to test
5.c equipment that produces an electrical signal
6.a in the form of a wave.
7.d 2. Inside the last box is a power output meter.
8.d It is used to measure the power output of the
9.d radio receiver.
10.a Assessment 2
1.NOK 6. OK
2.OK 7. OK
3.NOK 8. NOK
4.OK 9. NOK
5.NOK 10. OK
What I Have Learned Assessment
1. IF or intermediate Frequency 1.d
2. 30 % or above 2.c
3. Attenuator 3.b
4. O.1 micro Farad 4.d
5. Max Output 5.d
6. Power output meter
7. frequency converter transistor
8. 400 Hz
9. two or three times
10. tampering
Answer Key
References
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