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The audio amplifier of a transceiver usually performs 7. Adjust the MICROVOLTS OUTPUT controls
two functions. First, it drives the loudspeakerduring for a reading of 500 uV (x100 and b).
receiver operation. Secondly, the same amplifier is
usually used to drive the modulator stage of the AM 8. Set the DIGITAL READOUT SELECTOR to
transmitter. In order for the transmitter to be fully the AUDIO WATTS position.
modulated, the audio amplifier must be able to pro- 9. Read the output power on the DIGITAL
vide an undistorbed output of 2-4 Watts (depending READOUT.
on the modulator circuitry used). By testing the
The EIA specifiesthat the audio output power is the
audio output power in the receivemode of operation
point at which 15% clipping is present. Tb determine
of the transceiver, we can be sure that sufficient
power is available during the transmit mode. tliq power point, connect an oicilloscope acrossthe
SPEAKER SUB connection and increasethe volume
To test for audio output power: control until about LSVoclipping is shown. Fig. 26
1. Supply the proper power to the CB transceiver. shows a sine wave with lb7o clipping.
2. Connect the output of the RF-IF OUTPUT jack
to the receiver's antenna jack using the supplied
RF cable.
I 3. Connect the audio output of the receiver to the
SPEAKER SUB input of the CB42 using the sup-
t plied audio cable. Set the SPEAKER SUB switch
to the proper impedance to match the output of
the receiver.
4. Set the CB CHANNEL TUNER to the same
channel as the CB receiver.
5. Set the intemal audio generator to 1000 Hz and
the AUDIO MODULATION switch to B0To.
6. Set the receiver's volume control for maximum
gain, and squelch to minimum. FiS. 26-Sine waue signal wtth 15Vo clipping.

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