ICF-C490
0 dB = 1 µV
[AM]
Setting:
BAND switch: AM
Put the lead-wire
AM RF signal
antenna close to
generator
the set.
set
30% amplitude
modulation by
400 Hz signal
Output level: as low as possible
[FM]
Setting:
BAND switch: FM
FM RF signal
MAIN board
generator
TP (FM ANT)
0.01 µF
set
22.5 kHz frequency
deviation by 400 Hz
signal
Output level: as low as possible
• Repeat the procedures in each adjustment several times, and the
frequency coverage and tracking adjustments should be finally
done by the trimmer capacitors.
• Remove FM antenna in FM adjustments.
Adjustment Location: MAIN board (See page 7)
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SECTION 3
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
MAIN board
TP (SP +)
level meter
8 Ω
+
–
MAIN board
TP (SP –)
MAIN board
TP (SP +)
level meter
8 Ω
+
–
MAIN board
TP (SP –)
AM IF ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter
T1
AM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter
L4
CT1-4
AM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter
L1
CT1-1
FM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter
L3
CT1-3
FM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter
L-2
CT1-2
455 kHz
515 kHz
1,750 kHz
600 kHz
1,400 kHz
86.5 MHz
109.5 MHz
86.5 MHz
109.5 MHz