TABLE OF

DX 959 CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CHAPTER 2
OPERATION
2.1 Control & Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.3 Frequency Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Microphone. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Procedure To Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Procedure To Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Alternate Microphones And Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHAPTER 3
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
3.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 PLL Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Receiver Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Transmitter Modulation Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 11
3.4 Transmitter Amplifier Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CHAPTER 4
ALIGNMENT
4.0 Required Test Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Alignment Procedures . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1.1 PLL Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1.2 Transmitter Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.3 Receiver Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
5.0 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CHAPTER 6
DIAGRAMS AND PART LIST
6.0 PCB Layout & Part List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Updates and Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CHAPTER 1

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DX 959 SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 GENERAL
Model DX 959
Frequency Range 26.965 - 27.405MHz.
Emission Modes AM/USB/LSB
Frequency Control Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer.
Frequency Tolerance ± 0.005 %.
Frequency Stability ± 0.001 %.
Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +50°C.
Microphone Plug-in dynamic; with push-to-talk switch and coiled
cord.
Input Voltage 13.8V DC nominal ±15%.
Current Drain : Transmit (AM full mod.) <3.5A.
Current Drain : Receiver (Squelched) <0.5A.
(Max. audio output) <1.0A.
Antenna Connector UHF, SO239.
Dimensions 2-3/8”(H) x 7-7/8”(W) x 9-1/4”(D).
Weight 5 lb.
1.1 TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output AM : 4W SSB : 12W
RF Transmit Modes AM/SSB
Modulation High and low level Class B, Amplitude Modulation :
AM and SSB
Spurious Emissions -55 dB.
Carrier Suppression -55 dB.
Audio Frequency Response 300 to 2500 Hz
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms.
Output Indicators Meter shows relative RF output power, SWR and AM
Modulation. Transmit LED glows red when
transmitter is in operation.
1.2 RECEIVER
Sensitivity For 10dB S/N (AM) <0.5 µV.
Sensitivity For 10dB S/N (SSB) <0.25 µV.
IF Frequency AM : 10.695 MHz 1st IF, 455 KHz 2nd IF.
Image Rejection -65 dB.
Adjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dB.
RF Gain Control 45 dB adjustable for optimum signal reception.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 100 mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output
Figure Of Merit
Squelch Adjustable; threshold less than 0.5 µV.
Noise Blanker RF type.
Audio Output Power 2 watts into 8 Ohms.
Audio Frequency Response AM and SSB : 300 to 2500 Hz.
Built-in Speaker 8 Ohms, round.
External Speaker (Not Supplied) 8 Ohms; disables internal speaker when connected.
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)
CHAPTER 2
DX 959 OPERATION

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 Figure 2-1 Front Panel

2.0 INTRODUCTION
This section explains the basic operating procedures for the Galaxy DX 959 mobile transceiver.

2.1 CONTROL AND CONNECTIONS

2.1.1 FRONT PANEL

Refer to the above Figure 2-1 for the location of the following controls.

1. SQUELCH CONTROL
This control is used to control or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an
incoming signal. For maximum receiver sensitivity, it is desired that the control be adjusted only
to the point where the receiver background noise is eliminated. Turn fully counter-clockwise, then
slowly clockwise until the receiver noise disappears. Any signal to be received must now be
slightly stronger than the average received noise. Further clockwise rotation will increase the
threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will be
heard at a maximum clockwise setting.

2. ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL

Turn clockwise to apply power to the radio and to set the desired listening level.

3. MIC GAIN
Adjusts the microphone gain in the transmit and PA modes. This controls the gain to the extent that
full talk power is available several inches away from the microphone. In the Public Address (PA)
mode, the control functions as the volume control. Pushing this knob turns the Roger Beep on and

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off. When the Roger Beep is on, the radio transmits an audio tone at the end of your transmission.
This indicates the end of your transmission so that people who are having trouble hearing you will
know that you are done speaking. As a courtesy to others, use the Roger Beep only when necessary.

4. RF GAIN CONTROL
This control is used to reduce the gain of the receive amplifier under strong signal conditions.

5. DIMMER CONTROL
This knob controls the level of brightness for the meter lamp, the frequency display and the
channel display. Also, pushing this knob turns the meter lamp and the display LED’s on and off.

6. RF POWER CONTROL
This control allows the user to adjust RF power output.

7. CHANNEL SELECTOR
This control is used to select a desired transmit and receive channel.

8. FRONT PANEL METER

The Front Panel Meter allows the user to monitor signal strength, RF output power, SWR level and
AM modulation level.

9. TALKBACK CONTROL
Pushing this knob turns the Talkback circuit on and off. Adjust this knob for desired volume of
Talkback. This is used to monitor your own voice. For example, you could use this feature to
compare different microphones.

10. CLARIFIER
Allows tuning of the receive frequency above or below the channel frequency by up to 1.0 KHz.
Although this control is intended primarily to tune in SSB signals, it may be used to optimize AM
signals .

11.SWR/MOD/ PWR SWITCH

This switch controls the function of the meter during the transmit mode. In the SWR position, the
meter indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of your antenna. There are no adjustments because
the SWR circuit in this radio calibrates itself automatically. When the switch is in the MOD
position, the green scale on the meter indicates your percentage of modulation. This operates in AM
only, not in SSB. When this switch is in PWR position, the meter indicates your power output.

12. NB/ANL/OFF SWITCH

In the ANL position, the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated. When the switch is placed in the
NB/ANL position, the RF Noise Blanker is also activated. The Noise Blanker is very effective in
eliminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference.

13. PA/GNF/CB SWITCH

In the PA position, your voice will come out of the speaker that you need to plug in to the PA. SP.
jack on the rear panel. The radio does not operate when you are in the PA mode. The CB mode is
normal operation of the radio. In the GNF mode, you are in CB operation but the Galaxy Noise
Filter is engaged. This is a special noise filter that de-emphasizes audio high frequency response in
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order to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of weak signals. While you will notice a dramatic
reduction in the “rushing” sound when this filter is activated, it does not have much effect on the
signal-to-noise ratio of strong signals. It is mostly used for SSB reception.

14. MODE SWITCH

This control allows you to select one of the following operating modes : USB/AM/LSB .

15. TONE SWITCH LO/MED/HI

This switch changes tone quality in receive only. In LO position, bass is increased and in HI
position, treble is increased.

16. CHANNEL DISPLAY

The channel display indicates the current selected channel.

17. SWR ALERT LED

This LED lights red when your SWR is higher than about 3:1. This is not an exact indicator of 3:1
SWR, but it is an indication that you should check your SWR reading.

18. R.B. LED

This lights green when the Roger Beep is on.

19. RX/TX LED

This LED lights green during receive and red during transmit.

20. FREQUENCY COUNTER

This display indicates the frequency of the selected channel.

2.1.2 REAR PANEL

Figure 2-2 represent the location of the following connections :

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 Figure 2-2 Rear Panel

1. ANTENNA
This jack accepts 50 ohms coaxial cable with a PL- 259 type plug.

2. POWER
This connector accepts 13.8V DC power cable with built-in fuse. The power cord provided with the
radio has a black and red wire. The black goes to negative and the red goes to positive.

3. PA. SP.
This jack is for PA operation. Before operating, you must first connect a PA speaker ( 8 ohms, 4W )
to this jack.

4. EXT. SP.
This jack accepts 4 to 8 ohms, 5 watts external speaker. When the external speaker is connected to
this jack, the built-in speaker will be disabled.

2.1.3 FREQUENCY CHART

CHANNEL CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL CHANNEL FREQUENCY

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 1 26.965 MHz 21 27.215 MHz
2 26.975 MHz 22 27.225 MHz
3 26.985 MHz 23 27.255 MHz
4 27.005 MHz 24 27.235 MHz
5 27.015 MHz 25 27.245 MHz
6 27.025 MHz 26 27.265 MHz
7 27.035 MHz 27 27.275 MHz
8 27.055 MHz 28 27.285 MHz
9 27.065 MHz 29 27.295 MHz
10 27.075 MHz 30 27.305 MHz
11 27.085 MHz 31 27.315 MHz
12 27.105 MHz 32 27.325 MHz
13 27.115 MHz 33 27.335 MHz
14 27.125 MHz 34 27.345 MHz
15 27.135 MHz 35 27.355 MHz
16 27.155 MHz 36 27.365 MHz
17 27.165 MHz 37 27.375 MHz
18 27.175 MHz 38 27.385 MHz
19 27.185 MHz 39 27.395 MHz
20 27.205 MHz 40 27.405 MHz

2.2 MICROPHONE

The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the push-to-talk switch on the microphone. Press the
switch and the transmitter is activated, release switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the

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microphone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice. The radio comes
complete with low impedance (500 ohm) dynamic microphone. For installation instructions of the
microphone, see section “ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION”.

2.3 OPERATION

2.3.1 PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE

1. Be sure that power source, microphone and antenna are connected to the proper connectors
before going to the next step.

2. Turn unit on by running VOL knob clockwise on transceiver.

3. Set the VOL to a comfortable listening level.

4. Set the MODE switch to the desired mode.

5. Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the SQ knob slowly clockwise until the
noise just disappears. Leave the control at this setting. This SQ is now properly adjusted. The
receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received. Do not advance the control too far or
some of weaker signals will not be heard.

6. Set the CHANNEL selector switch to the desired channel.

7. Set the RF gain control fully clockwise for maximum receive gain.

2.3.2 PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT

1. Select the desired channel of transmission

2. Set the MIC GAIN control fully clockwise.

3. If the channel is clear, depress the push-to-talk switch on the microphone and speak in a normal
voice.

2.4 ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION

For best results, the user should select a low impedance dynamic type microphone or a
transistorized microphone. Transistorized type microphones have a low output impedance
characteristic. The microphones must be provided with a four-lead cable. The audio conductor and
its shielded lead comprise two of the leads. The third lead is for transmit control and the fourth is
for receive control. The microphone should provide the functions shown in schematic below
(Figure 2-3).

4 WIRE MIC CABLE

Pin Number Mic Cable Lead

1 Audio Shield

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 2 Audio Lead
3 Transmit Control
4 Receive Control

Figure 2-3 Your Transceiver Microphone Schematic

If the microphone to be used is provided with pre-cut leads, they must be revised as follows :
(i) Cut leads so that they extend 7/16” beyond the plastic insulating jacket of the microphone cable.
(ii) All leads should be cut to the same length. Strip the ends of each wire 1/8” and tin the exposed
wire.
Before beginning the actual wiring read carefully, the circuit and wiring information provided with
the microphone you select. Use the minimum head required in soldering the connections. Keep the
exposed wire lengths to a minimum to avoid shorting when the microphone plug is reassembled.

Figure 2-4 Microphone Plug Wiring

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To wire microphone cable to the plug provided, proceed as follows :

(i) Remove the retaining screw.

(ii) Unscrew the housing from the pin receptacle body.

(iii) Loosen the two cable clamp retainer screws.

(iv) Feed the microphone cable through the housing, knurled ring and washer as shown Figure 2-4.

(v) The wires must now be soldered to the pins as indicated in the above wiring tables. If a vise or
clamping tool is available it should be used to hold the pin receptacle body during the soldering
operation, so that both hands are free to perform the soldering. If a vise or clamping tool is not
available, the pin receptacle body can be held in a stationary position by inserting it into the
microphone jack of the front panel. The numbers of the pins of the microphone plug are shown in
Figure 2-5, as viewed from the back of the plug. Before soldering the wire to the pins, pre-tin the
wire receptacle of each pin of the plug.

Figure 2-5 Microphone plug pin numbers viewed from rear of pin receptacle.

Be sure that the housing and the knurled ring of Figure 2-3 are pushed back onto the microphone
cable before starting to solder. If the washer is not captive to the pin receptacle body, make sure that
it is placed on the threaded portion of the pin receptacle body before soldering.

(vi) When all soldering connections to the pins of the microphone plug are complete, push the
knurled ring and the housing forward and screw the housing onto the threaded portion of the pin
receptacle body. Note the location of the screw clearance hole in the plug housing with respect to
the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body. When the housing is completely threaded into the pin
receptacle body, a final fraction of a turn either clockwise or counter-clockwise may be required to
align the screw hole with the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body. When these are aligned, the
retaining screw is then screwed into the place to secure the housing to the pin receptacle body.

(vii) The two cable clamp retainer screws should now be tightened to secure the housing to the
microphone cord. If the cutting directions have been carefully followed, the cable clamp should
secure to the insulating jacket of the microphone cable.

(viii) Upon completion of the microphone plug wiring, connect and secure the microphone plug in
the transceiver.

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 CHAPTER 3
CIRCUIT
DX 959 DESCRIPTION

3.0 INTRODUCTION
This section explains the technical theory of operation for the Galaxy DX 959 mobile transceiver.

3.1 PLL CIRCUIT

The Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuit is responsible for developing the receiver’s first local oscillator
signal and the transmitter’s exciter signal. The PLL circuit consists primarily of IC2, IC3, Q25,
Q27, Q28 and Q61. The PLL circuit is programmed by the user’s rotary channel switch GPS-501.
The switch allows GPS-501 to communicate the correct binary data information to the
programmable divider inside of IC3. IC3 then controls the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator),
consisting of VCO to oscillate on the correct frequency. This signal is fed either into the receiver’s
first mixer (for receive operation) or the transmitter’s mixer (for transmit operation).

3.2 RECEIVER CIRCUIT

The incoming receive signal come into the radio via the antenna and into the front end pre-amp
consisting of Q17. The RF signal is fed into the mixer circuit of the Q18 and then into the AM IF
section of the receiver (depending on the mode of operation). The signal is then detected by either
the AM detector or product detector and then fed to the audio amplifier section of the receiver and
finally out to the speaker.

3.3 TRANSMITTER MODULATION CIRCUIT

(i) The transmitter modulation circuit modulates the low level RF signal from the PLL exciter
circuit with the user’s audio voice signal from the microphone. The audio from the microphone is
then amplified and fed into the balanced modulator circuit.

(ii) If the transceiver is in the AM mode, the AF amplifier controls directly the RF amplifier gain of
the last RF amplifier which produces a true amplitude modulation RF signal.

(iii) If the transceiver is in the SSB mode, the audio signal is mixed with 10.6975MHz oscillator in
IC6.

3.4 TRANSMITTER AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT

The transmitter takes the basic exciter signal from the TX mixer and amplifies it through a series of
amplifiers consisting of Q50, Q51, Q49 and Q47 where it is sent out to the antenna connector.

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DX 959 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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DX 959 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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 CHAPTER 4
DX 959 ALIGNMENT

4.0 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT

c DC Power Supply (13.8VDC, 10A) h Frequency Counter (100 MHz)

d RF Wattmeter (25~60 MHz, 25W) i RF Signal Generator (100 MHz)
e Multimeter j Automatic Distortion Meter
f Automatic Modulation Meter k Oscilloscope (50 MHz)
g Audio Signal Generator l Sinad Meter
4.1 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
This transceiver has been aligned at the factory and does not require any adjustments at installation.
The required test equipment listed is used for the test setup or alignment shown in Figure 4-1
Transmitter Test Setup and Figure 4-2 Receiver Test Setup. This test setup is used in part or total
during the following adjustments and refers to Figure 4-3 for adjustment location.
4.1.1 PLL ALIGNMENT

ITEM U.U.T. SETTING ADJUST MEASUREMENT

POINT
VCO Voltage Disconnect the “short PCB” from TP7, L14 2.6 VDC ± 0.1
TP8 and TP9. Set radio to CH 1 AM RX
mode. Clarifier setting in 12 o’clock.
Connect Oscilloscope to TP3. L15 Maximum Output
Set radio to CH 1 AM RX mode. VC1 10.24000 MHz + 20 Hz
Connect frequency counter IC3 Pin 8.
AM Set radio to CH 1 AM RX mode. L20 16.27000 MHz + 20 Hz
Frequency Connect frequency counter to TP3.
USB Freq. Set radio to CH 1 USB mode. L21 16.27250 MHz + 20 Hz
Connect frequency counter to TP3.
LSB Freq. Set radio to CH 1 LSB mode. L22 16.26750 MHz + 20 Hz
Connect frequency counter to TP3.
TX Frequency Set radio to CH 1 LSB TX mode. VR7 16.26750 MHz + 20 Hz
Offset. Connect frequency counter to TP3
AM OSC Set radio to CH 1 AM TX mode. L23 10.69500 MHz + 20 Hz
Connect frequency counter to TP5
USB OSC Set radio to CH1 USB TX mode. Set VR6 L24 10.69250 MHz + 20 Hz
fully clockwise. Connect frequency
counter to TP5.
LSB OSC Set radio to CH 1 LSB TX mode. Connect L25 10.69750 MHz + 20 Hz
frequency counter to TP5. Connect scope
to TP5 and adjust VR6 for minimum
signal.

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4.1.2 TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT

ITEM U.U.T. SETTING ADJUST MEASUREMENT

POINT
BIAS Current Set radio to CH 19 USB TX mode. MOD off. VR12 50 mA
Connect current meter to TP7 (+) and TP9 (-) VR10 100 mA
Connect current meter to TP7 (+) and TP8 (-)

SSB TX Power Set radio to CH 19, USB TX mode. L40, L42, MAX =12W
Connect “short PCB” to TP7 and TP9. L43, L44 Spurious emission
Connect RF power meter to antenna jack. Min.
AF signal 30 mV, 1 KHz to microphone.
L40, L42 Balance Power
Between CH1 and
CH40.

SSB ALC Set radio to CH 19, USB TX mode. VR13 11.5 W

AF signal 30mV, 1KHz to microphone.

SSB Carrier Mic Gain off, CH19 USB TX mode. VR6 Spurious Emission
Balance Connect scope to antenna connector. to minimum.

SSB APC Set radio to CH 19, USB mode. VR17 DC12.5V

MOD off. Connect Voltmeter to TP7.

AM TX Power Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode. VR14 3.8W

No MOD.

RF Power Set radio to CH 19 AM TX mode. Mod off. VR9 Adjust RF Power

Meter meter to “4” on
PWR scale.

AM Set radio to CH 19 TX mode. VR16 90%

Modulation Audio signal 30 mV, 1 KHz to microphone
Set Mic Gain fully clockwise.

Frequency Set radio to CH 19 RX mode. Set clarifier to VC1 on Display should be

Counter Adjust 12 o’clock position. Set display to “ON”. Set frequency 27.185
dimmer control fully clockwise. counter.

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4.1.3 RECEIVER ALIGNMENT

ITEM U.U.T. SETTING ADJUST MEASUREMENT

POINT
AM Sensitivity Set radio to CH 19 AM RX MODE. L2, L3, L5, Audio output > 2V
Clarifier setting in 12 o’clock. L6, L7, L8, S/N 10 dB
RF Gain fully clockwise, SQ fully counter L9, L10
clockwise.
VOL control at 2 o’clock.
Connect RF SG to antenna jack
Set frequency to 27.185 MHz, MOD 30%.
Set radio to CH 40 AM mode.
RF SG setting 27.405 MHz.
Set radio to CH 1 AM mode. For balance
RF SG setting 26.965 MHz. L6, L7 between CH1 and
CH40.
USB Sensitivity Set radio to CH 19 USB mode. L11, L12 Audio output > 2V
VOL control fully clockwise. S/N 10 dB
RF SG setting 27.186 MHz @ 0.5 uV
Set MOD to off

LSB Sensitivity Set radio to CH 19 LSB mode. L11, L12 Audio output > 2V
VOL control fully clockwise. S/N 10 dB
RF SG setting 27.184 MHz @ 0.5 uV
MOD to off

NB Adjust Set radio to CH 19 AM mode L1 DC voltage to max.

RF SG setting 27.205 MHz, (>2.0V)
MOD 30%, 100 uV, NB/ANL switch on
Connect Voltmeter to TP1

AM Squelch Set radio to CH 19 AM mode VR4 Adjust very slowly

SQ control at fully clockwise. Slowly until squelch just
RF SG setting 10 mV, MOD 30% closes.

SSB Squelch Set radio to CH 19 USB mode. VR3 Adjust very slowly
SQ control fully clockwise. Slowly until squelch just
RF SG setting 10 mV closes.

AM S/RF Meter Set radio to CH 19 AM mode. VR1 Meter needle to S9

AM S-Meter Meter switch at S/RF position. on the S scale.
RF SG setting 27.185 MHz,
MOD 30%, 100 uV

SSB S- Meter Set radio to CH 19 USB mode. VR2 Meter needle to S9

S/RF switch at S/RF position. on the S scale.
RF SG to 27.186 Mhz. @100 uV, MOD off

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Figure 4-1 Transmitter test setup

Figure 4-2 Receiver test setup

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Figure 4-3 Main PCB Adjustment Location

CHAPTER 5
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DX 959 MAINTENANCE

5.0 PRECAUTIONS
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years
of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver.

(i) Never key the transmitter unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna
receptacle.

(ii) Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC.

(iii) During alignment, do not transmit for more than 10 seconds at a time. Transmitting over long
periods can cause heat built-up and cause transmitter damage.

5.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION

This unit is aligned at the factory to deliver maximum performance. However, continued
performance cannot be expected without periodic inspection and maintenance. Important points to
be checked regularly are as follows;

Check Item Action

Whip antenna If cracked or broken, replace it.
(option)
Coaxial cable If sheath is cracked, seal with
vinyl tape. If immersed with
water, install new coaxial cable.
Coaxial & power If loosened, reconnect. If
plug connections corroded, clean contacts.
Battery connection If corroded, clean power
terminals.
Ground terminal If corroded, clean terminal.

5.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT

To protect the equipment from serious damage, one fuse are provided on the power supply lines.
The fuses protect against overvoltage / reverse polarity of the vehicle’s mains or internal fault of the
equipment. If the fuse has blown, first find out the cause of the trouble before replacing it. A fuse
rated for more than 4A should not be used, since it may permanently damage the equipment.
Damage due to overfusing is not covered by the warranty.

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 CHAPTER 6
DIAGRAMS &
DX 959 PARTS LIST

6.0 GENERAL
Information on most electrical and mechanical parts is included in the parts list. The reference
designators are in alphanumeric order.

PART LIST :

DX 959 VR P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT095950Z VR P.C.B.
2 J1,J2 EX07N48223 PCB C/S 2P
3 J3 EX07N48350 PCB C/S 3P
4 TALKBACK RV10303543 10KB/PUSH SW
5 CLARIFIER RV10203528 VR 1KB

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (WHITE)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 ANT P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT360042Z ANT P.C.B.
2 R9 RCY010004Z 0 ohm 0.1W
3 R1 RCY014714Z 470 ohm 0.1W
4 R3,R4 RCY011014Z 100 ohm 0.1W
5 R2 RCY013314Z 330 ohm 0.1W
6 R5,R11 RCY011024Z 1K ohm 0.1W
7 R10 RCY012224Z 2.2K ohm 0.1W
8 R12 RCY014724Z 4.7K ohm 0.1W
9 R7 RCY011034Z 10K ohm 0.1W
10 C5 RCY012234Z 22K ohm 0.1W
11 C7 CK1059AB1A 0.5PF 50V
12 C6 CK1030AB1A 3PF 50V
13 C3,C4 CK2104AB7R 0.1µF 50V
14 C1,C2 CK1102AB7L 0.001µF 50V
15 Q1 TY2SC2712G TR 2SC2712
16 D3 EDSS00355Y DIODE ISS355
17 D1,D2 EDHM0198SY DIODE HSM198S
18 D4 EDMA0028TY DIODE MA28T
19 L1 ECRFZ10053 CORE C3RH0610
20 VR1 RE10300009 10K ohm
21 JP1 WX01070715 JUMPER WIRE

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (YELLOW)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 ROTARY SW P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT099N20Z ROTARY SW P.C.B.
2 J4,J5 EX07N48223 PCB C/S 2P
3 J8 EX07N48209 PCB C/S 10P
4 J1,J2 EX07N48928 PCB C/S 12P
5 J3 EX07N48222 PCB C/S 5P
6 S201 EWRT32000S ROTARY SW
7 R202,R204-R217 RCY011024Z 1K ohm 0.1W
8 R221,R201-R208, RCY010004Z 0 ohm 0.1W
R219,R222-R226
9 R218 RCY011044Z 100K ohm 0.1W
10 Q201 TY2SC2712G TR 2SC2712

REMARK:
COMPONENT SIDE (CYAN)
SOLDER SIDE (YELLOW)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 MIC P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT690050Z MIC P.C.B.
2 C501,C502,C503,C504 CC0501027L 0.001µF 50V
3 C505,C506 CC0501037L 0.01µF 50V
4 Q501 TDTA0124ES T/R DTA124ES
5 L501 ECCHK16001 CHOKE COIL 5.6µH
6 L502 ECBAD18526 BEAD COIL
7 MIC PCB EX06N41020 MIC JACK
8 J12 EX07N48903 WIRE C/H 3P
9 J26 EX07N48233 WIRE C/H 2P

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (YELLOW)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 METER P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT055V51Z METER P.C.B.
2 R11 RCP166824Z 6.8K ohm 1/4W
3 R9 RCP163934Z 39K ohm 1/4W
4 R1 RCU143904Z 39 ohm 1/4W
5 R12,C3 RCU141024Z 1K ohm 1/4W
6 R3 RCU144724Z 4.7K ohm 1/4W
7 R2 RCU141034Z 10K ohm 1/4W
8 R8 RCM144724B 4.7K ohm 1/4W
9 C4,C5,C6 CC0501037L 0.01µF 50V
10 C2 CE0251067Z 10µF 25V
11 C1 CE0164767Z 47µF 16V
12 Q1,Q4 T2SC00945P TR 2SC945P
13 J2,J3,J4 EX07N41226 PCB C/S 2P
14 POW EX07N41250 PCB C/S 4P
15 J1 EX07N41216 PCB C/S 3P
16 LAMP1 EX02N40230 LAMP 0.05 12V
17 R10 WX01070712 JUMPER WIRE

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (YELLOW)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 BAND P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT095940Z BAND P.C.B.
2 VOL/SQ RV50303522 VR 50KB/50KA W/SW
3 RF GAIN RV10203528 VR 1KB
4 DIM ON/OFF RV50203542 5KB/PUSH SW
5 MIC/R.B ON RV10203541 1KA/PUSH SW
6 RF POWER RV50203525 VR 5KB
7 C501 CM0502235Z 0.022µF 50V
8 BAND P.C.B. ENRG0IC080 MODULAR IC080
9 JP1 WX01070710 JUMPER WIRE
10 J1,J2,J12,J14,J16,J17, EX07N48223 PCB C/S 2P
J5,J18,J19
11 J4,J6,J7,J10,J11 EX07N48350 PCB C/S 3P
12 J13 EX07W48826 PCB C/S 5P
13 J3 EX07N48490 PCB C/S 4P
14 J9 EX07W48824 PCB C/S 3P
15 J15 EX07N48222 PCB C/S 5P
16 Q1 TDTA0124ES T/R DAT124ES

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (WHITE)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 DISPLAY P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT073N30Z DISPLAY P.C.B.
2 DISPLAY P.C.B. EX03N40483 LED DISPLAY
3 R325,R327 RCY011024Z 1K ohm 0.1W
4 ANT EX01Y40116 LED LAMP
5 R.B EX01Y40117 LED LAMP
6 T/R EX01Y40114 LED LAMP
7 LED1,LED2,LED3, EX03N40485 LED DISPLAY
LED4,LED5

REMARK:
COMPONENT SIDE (CYAN)
SOLDER SIDE (YELLOW)

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PART LIST :

DX 959 MODE P.C.B

ITEM REFERENCE RANGER PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER NUMBER
1 EPT095930Z MODE P.C.B.
2 SWR,OFF,PA,USB, EWSL31027K SLIDE SW
LOW

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (WHITE)

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DX 959 MAIN PCB.

REMARK:
SOLDER SIDE (WHITE)

PART LIST DX 959 MAIN PCB

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 C79 CC0500501L 5PF 50WV
REFERENCE RANGER DESCRIPTION C1,49,108,147 CC0501004L 10PF 50WV
NUMBER PART NO. C76 CC0501804L 18PF 50WV
C36 CC0502704L 27PF 50WV
EPT069610Z MAIN P.C.B
C287 CC0503304L 33PF 50WV
TP7,8,9 EPT120060Z P.C.B DC B+
C8 CC0508204L 82PF 50WV
TP6 RCP160004Z 0 Ω 1/16W
C4,70 CC0501015L 100PF 50WV
R246 RCP161004Z 10 Ω 1/16W
C137 CC0501515L 150PF 50WV
R267 RCP161504Z 15 Ω 1/16W
C31,136 CC0502715L 270PF 50WV
R241 RCP162204Z 22 Ω 1/16W
C11,14 CC0503315L 330PF 50WV
R113,133,213,253,282 RCP164704Z 47 Ω 1/16W
C23 CC0505615L 560PF 50WV
R130,215,220,294 RCP165604Z 56 Ω 1/16W
C225 CC0500591A 0.5PF 50WV
R11, 101 RCP166804Z 68 Ω 1/16W
C52,197 CC0500101A 1PF 50WV
R3,5,8,30,33,76,81, RCP161014Z 100 Ω 1/16W
C61,62,90,190 CC0500501A 5PF 50WV
95,169,174,260,263
C84,89 CC0501504A 15PF 50WV
R32,100,245 RCP161514Z 150 Ω 1/16W
C43 CC0501804A 18PF 50WV
R23 RCP161814Z 180 Ω 1/16W
C54,55 CC0502204A 22PF 50WV
R140,163,177 RCP162214Z 220 Ω 1/16W
C119,226,279 CC0503304A 33PF 50WV
R31,99 RCP162714Z 270 Ω 1/16W
C202,224 CC0504704A 47PF 50WV
R6,10,16,24,248,254, RCP163314Z 330 Ω 1/16W
C88 CC0506804A 68PF 50WV
300
C150,191 CC0501015A 100PF 50WV
R188,250,268,280,293 RCP164714Z 470 Ω 1/16W
C194,192 CC0501515A 150PF 50WV
,299,154,155,156
C195 CC0503904A 39PF 50WV
R258,266 RCP165614Z 560 Ω 1/16W
C196,295,222 CC0501815A 180PF 50WV
R4,50,89,94,209 RCP166814Z 680 Ω 1/16W
C139,141 CC0503904D 39PF 50WV
R74 RCP168214Z 820 Ω 1/16W
C140 CC0501515D 150PF 50WV
R62 ,64,67,72,79,80, RCP161024Z 1K Ω 1/16W
C130 CC0502004G 20PF 50WV
98, 116,118,122,223,
C116,117 CC0506804G 68PF 50WV
136-138,123,270,271,
C281 CC0501015G 100PF 50WV
115,252,160,164,166,
C282 CC0501815G 180PF 50WV
167,179,186,205,206,
C220 CC0502215G 220PF 50WV
214,232,189,238,240,
C86 CC0502715G 270PF 50WV
237,291,292,295,303,
C85,201,203 CC0503915G 390PF 50WV
320
C216,210 CC0504715G 470PF 50WV
R88,192 RCP161224Z 1K2 Ω 1/16W
VC1 CV050200AZ T/C 20PF 5Q
R54 ,87 ,97,132,207, RCP161524Z 1K5 Ω 1/16W
C199 CD3005614Z 560P 300WV
233,247,251,255,273
C7 ,47 ,50,74,95,99, CC0501027L 0.001UF
R226 RCP161824Z 1K8 Ω 1/16W
100,118,120,110,174, 50WV
R20,27,71,73,75,114, RCP162224Z 2K2 Ω 1/16W
183,244,246,245
134,162,197,279,283,
C81,173,193,206,207, CC0501047L 0.1UF 50WV
313,259
213,249,250,256,259,
R9,25,28,121,153 RCP162724Z 2K7 Ω 1/16W
272,292,302,304,215,
R18,22,58,60,66,110, RCP163324Z 3K3 Ω 1/16W
236,270
128,171,191,219,274,
C5 ,18 ,48,64,65,68, CC0504737L 0.047UF
252
72,87,92,96,102,105, 50WV
R52,57 RCP163924Z 3K9 Ω 1/16W
106,143,151,160,233,
R26 ,84,131,165,190, RCP164724Z 4K7 Ω 1/16W
240,251,252,253,257,
195,196
258,260,261,263,266,
R83,92,264,265,93 RCP165624Z 5K6 Ω 1/16W
20
R14,40,41,70,82,312 RCP166824Z 6K8 Ω 1/16W
C32,42,45,46,162,163 CC0504727L 0.0047UF
R90,275 RCP168224Z 8K2 Ω 1/16W
,221 50WV
R1,13,17,56,65,68,86 RCP161034Z 10K Ω 1/16W
C155 CC0502237L 0.022UF50WV
,159,161,175,181,202
C200 CC1001037L 0.01UF100WV
,210,216,272,276,296
C2,3,6,9,15,16,17,19 CC0501037L 0.01UF 50WV
,297,173,227-231
,131,51,57,58,60,63,
R178,310 RCP161234Z 12K Ω 1/16W
66,69,73,109,114,161
R180 RCP161534Z 15K Ω 1/16W
,127,133,284,134,135
R91,109,187,208 RCP162234Z 22K Ω 1/16W
,138,142,145,146,189
R2,262,309,311 RCP163334Z 33K Ω 1/16W
,205,262,278,217,219
R46 RCP163934Z 39K Ω 1/16W
,229,230,232,285,247
R7 ,29,61,63,96,126, RCP164734Z 47K Ω 1/16W
,298,254,255,265,267
150,157,185,218,222,
,269,271,305
224
C97,149 CT0161046Z 0.1UF 16WV
R21,105,107 RCP166834Z 68K Ω 1/16W
C154 CT0162246Z 0.22UF 16WV
R45 RCP168234Z 82K Ω 1/16W
C98,180,299,300 CT0162256Z 2.2UF 16WV
R12 ,42,43,44,51,53, RCP161044Z 100K Ω
C40,178,296 CM0501045Z 0.1UF 50WV
104,108,112,182,184, 1/16W
C77,237 CM0501024Z 0.001UF50WV
225,278,221
C78,184 CM0501035Z 0.01UF 50WV
R47,117,135,139,194 RCP162244Z 220K Ω
C39,185,41 CM0502235Z 0.022UF50WV
1/16W
C176 CM0504725Z 0.0047UF
50WV
R49,55,170,172,176 RCP164744Z 270K Ω
C34,20 CM0504735Z 0.047UF50WV
1/16W
C12 CM0502225Z 0.0022UF
R15,111,183 RCP164744Z 470K Ω
50WV
1/16W
C10 CE0504747Z 0.47UF 50WV
R48 RCP168244Z 820K Ω
C67 ,75,153,157,170, CE0501057Z 1UF 50WV
1/16W
186,187,198
R106 RCP161054Z 1M Ω 1/16W
C159,214,242 CE0502257Z 2.2UF 50WV
R193 RCP161554Z 1M5 Ω 1/16W
C103,182,38 CE0504757Z 4.7UF 50WV
R124 RCP161064Z 10M Ω 1/16W
C13,21,22,44,82,115, CE0251067Z 10UF 25WV
R244 RCP121514Z 150 Ω 1/2W
132,158,275,276,239
R239 RCP121034Z 10K Ω 1/2W
C80,181 CE0252267Z 22UF 25WV
C218 CC0500301L 3PF 50WV
C33,37,144,175 CE0254767Z 47UF 25WV

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C156,238,293,107 CE0161077Z 100UF 16WV VR1,2,6,17 RE10300031 10K VM6CK PV
C152,179 CE0163377Z 330UF 16WV VR9,15 RE10400043 100K VM6CK
C91 CE0104777Z 470UF 10WV PV
C243,248 CE0251087Z 1000UF 25WV VR3,4 RE50400087 500K OHM
C35 CEM254767Z 47UF 25WV VR10 RE10100074 100 OHM
FL1 EFCFW455HT CERAMIC RA1 RCS0870028 RESISTOR
FILTER ARRAY
FL2 EFCFE107MX CERAMIC CA1 CCS0873000 CAPACITPR
FILTER ARRAY
FL3 EFX8106952 CRYTAL JP65,73,119,122 WX01070707 JUMPER WIRE
FILTER J9 WX01070703 JUMPER WIRE
X1 EYCAB10240 CRYSTAL JP1-4,8,21,24,25,28, WX01060605 JUMPER WIRE
FILTER 33,34,45,49-52,55,56
X3 EYCAA15360 CRYSTAL ,58 ,60,63,64,71,75-
FILTER 77,79,80,82-84,88,95
X4 EYBAE10697 CRYSTAL ,96,102,109,110,111,
FILTER 114,117,118,121,129,
IC6 ENMA00612Z I.C AN-612 132-137,139,145-150,
IC3 ENRG871997 I.C RCI- 152-156 ,160x2 ,164,
8719-97 165,168,169,173,175,
IC7 ENR004558Z I.C BA4558 182,183,185,191,192,
IC9 ENSM06130Z I.C TDA6130 193,195-197,199,177
VC0 ENNOHIC070 IC070 JP201 ,202,207, 211, WX01070705 JUMPER WIRE
Q8,17,20 T2SC01674L 2SC1674L 214-218,220,221,227-
Q51 T2SC02314F 2SC2314F 231,237,238,240,R19,
Q23,52 T2SC01906Z 2SC1906 R305
Q36 TDTC0124ES DTC124ES JP10,12,15,16,29,30- WX01070710 JUMPER WIRE
Q24,43 TDTC0114ES DTC114ES 32 ,35-38 ,40,43,44,
Q60 TDTA0124ES DTA124ES 46-48,57,59,78,85-87
Q30,33,62 T2SA01282E 2SA1282AE ,90,92-94,97-101,106
Q1 ,2,9,10,11,21,22, T2SC01675L 2SC1675L ,107,120,124-126,128
25,28,29,46,50,27 ,130,131,138,142,144
Q3,4,5,7,13,14,15,16 T2SC00945P 2SC945P ,151,158,163,166,176
,31,34,35,39,40, 42, ,178,179,187,189,190
44,53,56,57 ,194,198,200,203,206
Q6,38 T2SA00733P 2SA733P ,208-210,212,213,219
Q55 T2SA01869Z 2SA1869 ,225,226,232-36,239,
Q18,19 FZZZJ00310Z F.E.T. J310 241,242,L36
D3 ,4-7 ,9,10,20,21, ED1N04148Z 1N4148 JP74 WX01070712 JUMPER WIRE
13-15 ,24-29 ,32-38, JP54,66,67,70,74 WX01070713 JUMPER WIRE
50-57 ,60-65, 68,69, JP180,188,89,127,172 WX01070714 JUMPER WIRE
75-82 ,92 ,93,85-90, JP6 ,11,17,140, 143, WX01070716 JUMPER WIRE
102,104-108,141,150, 204,223
155,95-98,R269
D1,2,11,12,30,31 ED1N00060P 1N60P J4,22,26,30,7,10,17, EX07N48223 PCB CONN/S
D110 ED1N04003Z 1N4003 25
D109 ED1N04007Z 1N4007 J6,9,11,18 EX07N48350 PCB CONN/S
D16,17 EDSS00053Z 1SS53 J28,21 EX07N48490 PCB CONN/S
D59,72 EDMA00027W MA27W-A J5,20,3 EX07N48222 PCB CONN/S
D145,156 EDMA00027T MA27T-A J13 EX07N48331 PCB CONN/S
D49 EDSV00251Z SVC-251SPA J14 EX07N48224 PCB CONN/S
D70 EDZD05519Z 5.1V 0.5W J33 EX07N48209 PCB CONN/S
D73 EDZD05759Z 7.5V 0.5W J12 EX07N41227 PCB CONN/S
L2,3 ECIFT12002 7MC-7172ABW SP EX07N41330 PCB CONN/S
L6 ECIFT12290 I.F.T. TP2,3,5 EX07N48612 PCB CONN/S
L20,21,22 ECIFT12012 I.F.T. TP7,8,9 XZZZ90006Z PCB STOPPER
L25 ECIFT12013 I.F.T. J33 EX07N48967 WIRE CONN/H
L23,24 ECIFT12016 I.F.T. J16 EX07N48041 WIRE CONN/H
L1,11 ECIFT12252 I.F.T. J17-J2(40Z) EX07N49030 WIRE CONN/H
L44 ECIFT12255 I.F.T. J4 EX07N48917 WIRE CONN/H
L9,10 ECIFT12256 I.F.T. J14-J6(20Z)-J5- EX07N48928 WIRE CONN/H
L12 ECIFT12257 I.F.T. J8(40Z)
L15,43 ECIFT12258 I.F.T. J6 EX07N48920 WIRE CONN/H
L40 ECIFT12262 I.F.T. J5 EX07N48915 WIRE CONN/H
L14 ECIFT12263 I.F.T. J30,J10 EX07N48918 WIRE CONN/H
L5 ECIFT12253 I.F.T. J7 EX07N49031 WIRE CONN/H
L7,42 ECIFT12440 I.F.T. J21,J28 EX07N48887 WIRE CONN/H
L8 ECIFT12492 I.F.T. JB-J6(40Z)-J11 EX07N48968 WIRE CONN/H
L48 ECCHK16096 470UH
L503,504 ECCHK16000 0.47UH
L26,27,46 ECCHK16003 470UH
T1 ECCHK16004 1.1MH EI-19
L33,37 ECCHK16070 22UH
L47 ECCHK16176 4.7UH 2.4mm
L16 ECCHK16246 22UH 2.4mm
L28,30 ECSPG18003 0.8x6.5x7.5t
L29 ECSPG18075 0.8x6x8.5t
L31 ECSPG18365 0.8x6.5x7.5t
L35 ECSPG18001 0.8x3.5x7t
L38 ECRFZ10048 25UH
L39,41,13 ECBAD18526 3.5x6x1.2
VR7,12,16,18 RE10200041 1K VM6CK PV
VR13,14 RE50200042 5K VM6CK PV

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J20-METER EX07N48997 WIRE CONN/H
J4(METER)-J16(40Z) EX07N48901 WIRE CONN/H
J1(METER)-J4(40Z) EX07N49002 WIRE CONN/H
J11-J8(20Z)-12(40Z)- EX07N49029 WIRE CONN/H
J10
J18 EX07N49024 WIRE CONN/H
J3 EX07N49073 WIRE CONN/H
J9 EX07N49023 WIRE CONN/H
J3(METER)-J9(20Z) EX07N49005 WIRE CONN/H
LAMP-J1(20Z) EX07N48233 WIRE CONN/H
R233-J1(50Z) EX07N48896 WIRE CONN/H
IC8 ENTA07222A TA7222AP
Q54 T2SB00754Y 2SB754Y
Q49 T2SC02166C 2SC2133C
Q47 T2SC01969C 2SC1969C
Q37 T2SA01869Z 2SA1869

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AT0959040A