INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

MX300 NAV / COMM TRANSCEIVER

MX300 1 2 3 4 5
Revision
6-18-89 4-07-98 11-16-98 10-04-01 2-2009
DATE

TKM, INC
14811 N. 73rd STREET
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

PART # IMN300, REV. 5

FEBRUARY, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
I. INTRODUCTION 3
A. Purpose of Equipment 3
B. Equipment Description 3
C. Specifications 5
II. INSTALLATION 7
** Notice to Installer ** 7
** Continued Airworthiness (HBA 98-18) ** 7
III. OPERATING THE MX300 8
IV. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 10
V. MECHANICAL DISASSEMBLY 13
VI. CONFIGURATION MODIFICATION 13
VII. ILLUSTRATIONS 14
Fig.1 – Rear Panel Adjustments
Fig. 2 – MX300 Front Panel
Fig. 3 – Rear Panel Connectors
Fig. 4 – System Block Diagram
Fig. 5 – MX300 Interconnect
VIII. ALIGNMENT AN TEST SPECIFICATIONS 18
IX. LAYOUTS, SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LISTS 30
Top Assembly 32
Computer Board 39
Front Panel 48
Display 57
Driver 60
T/R Switch 64
Rear Panel 70
Power Filter 89
COMM Receiver 94
COMM Synthesizer 108
Transmitter 116
NAV Receiver 130
NAV Synthesizer 142
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I. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information on the Michel MX300, manufactured by TKM, Inc.
The information includes installation, operation, mechanical and electrical descriptions,
alignment and test considerations. The MX300 is authorized by the Federal Aviation
Administration to TSO C34e, C36e, C37c, C38c, C40b and has met the test requirements
of RTCA/DO-160B.

A. Purpose of Equipment
The equipment is a 760 channel communication (COMM) transceiver for use in aviation
services and a 200 channel navigation (NAV) receiver to provide VOR / LOC signals to
navigational converters. The NAV receiver also provides frequency selection for remote
mounted Distance Measuring Equipment and Glide slope Receivers. Navigation
converter circuitry is included to interface ARC CDIs normally used with RT328T.

The MX300 is designed to be used as a direct replacement for the Cessna/ARC328T.

The unit is dimensionally identical to the ARC units and can therefore use existing
aircraft installations. Except for improved performance characteristics, the unit is
electrically interchangeable with the ARC unit and will provide the proper audio,
navigation, and channeling signals for existing installations. New installations can be
made using RT328T installation kits.

Additionally, the MX300 will directly replace the following NAV/COMMs:

RT308C RT328A RT508A RT528A
RT328C RT528E
RT328D
The RT308C, RT328A, and RT528A use pin L instead of pin BB of J4 to output rhe
NAV demod signal. The MX300 may be modified in the field as described in Section
VI.

While not manufactured by TKM, an adapter tray may be found commercially which
permits replacement of the following: RT514R, RT515R, RT515A-1, RT517, RT540.

B. Equipment Description
The unit features digital (LED) displays for active (yellow) frequency channel and
standby (red) frequency channel for both COMM and NAV.

For channel selection a MHz knob and a KHz knob are provided. For 25 KHz
increments in COMM, a 25 KHz button is provided. To activate COMM or NAV
frequency selection, an N/C button is provided. A tic appears in the selected standby
channel display.

Channel selection operates on the standby channel only. When the desired channel is
indicated in the standby display, it may be placed into the active position by depressing
the “Flip-flop” button located between the displays. The active channel is then placed
into the standby position.
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The NAV receiver features a VC-ID button to permit selection of voice or ident
reception. In the Ident condition a tic is displayed on the active NAV channel display.

The COMM transceiver features a test button which overrides the squelch to verify
proper receiver operation and to allow reception of weak signals. Also, provided on the
active COMM display is a tic to indicate transmitter power output.

The master power switch is integrated with the volume control.

The VOR test button, located on the front panel, allows injection of a 0 degree FROM
bearing into the navigation converter circuits. A bearing adjustment can then be made
through the adjustment hole (V) by the KHz switch.

The MX300 is comprised of eight replaceable subassemblies. Five of the subassemblies

are contained in shielded modules in order to reduce radio frequency interference. The
five are the NAV receiver, the NAV synthesizer, the COMM receiver, the COMM
synthesizer, and the Transmitter.

The remaining three subassemblies are the Rear Panel Assembly, the Front Panel
Assembly and the Computer Board. Integrated into the Rear Panel Assembly are the
audio amplifier, power converter, power line filter, remote channeling circuits, and the
T/R switching. The Front Panel assembly contains the digital displays and corresponding
driver circuits, function select switches, and volume controls. The Computer Board
contains the microprocessor as well as memory and program storage.

Also contained on the computer board are the audio processing and NAV converter
circuits.

The subassemblies are interconnected with plugs to facilitate module replacement. For
equipment repair it is typically recommended that complete subassemblies be replaced.

As an aid to locating a problematic subassembly, a set of analog test points are provided.
The analog test points include the receiver tuning voltages, the synthesizer control
voltages and the AGC lines.
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C. Specifications

MX300 TRANSCEIVER
Mounting: Panel mounted, no shock mounting required

Size: 6.312 x 3.12 x 12.15 inches w/

connectors (16.03 x 7.92 x 30.86 cm)

Weight: 6.0 lbs excluding external connector and

harness

Power Requirements: 13.75 Vdc (or 27.5v w/CONV) 1.8A

NAV and COMM Recv’r
Max COMM Total w/
Transmit (Tone) 7.1A (6.2A unmodulated).

COMM TRANSCEIVER
Crystal Controlled: 760 channel

Frequency Range: 118.00 to 136.975 MHz

Frequency Stability: +/- .003%. –20 to 50C

TRANSMITTER
VHF Power Output: 12 +/-4 watts minimum, 50 ohm

Modulation: 85% capability with 90%

limiting provided

Microphone: Dynamic mike containing transistorized

pre-amp or carbon (must provide at least
120 mV rms into 500 ohm load)

Side tone: Adjustable up to 40 mw into 500 ohm

headphones

Duty Cycle: 1 minute on, 4 minutes off (20%)

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COMM RECEIVER
Sensitivity: 1.5 uv (soft) will provide a 6 db minimum
signal plus noise ratio (KHz, 30% mod)

Selectivity: Typical 6 db at +15 KHz, 40 db at +25 KHz,

+65 db at +50 KHz

Spurious Responses: Down at least 70 db

Squelch: Noise adaptive squelch with manual override

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AGC Characteristics: From 2 to 100.000 uV audio output will not
vary more than 1 db.

NAV RECEIVER

Crystal Controlled: 200 Channels

Frequency Range: 108.00 to 117.95 MHz

Sensitivity: 1.5 uv (soft) will provide a half-flag indication

Selectivity: Typical 6 db at +15 KHz, 60 db at +50 KHz

Spurious Responses: Down at least 70 db

Ident Filter: 15 db minimum

AGC Characteristics: From 2 to 100.000 uV audio output will not

vary more than 1 db

NAV Receiver Accuracy: Two sigma limit, +/- 1 degree

NAV Output: With LOC adjusted for 0.35 Vrms, VOR = 0.5
Vrms (typical) into 20K ohms or greater load
impedance

DME Channeling: 2x5

G/S Channeling: 2x5

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AUDIO
Auxiliary Audio Inputs: Five (5) 500 ohms with 30 db isolation
between any two

Frequency Responses: Within 6 db from 350 Hz to 2500 Hz

Headphone Output: 50 mw into 500 ohm

Speaker Output: 4.5 Vrms into auxiliary input produces

5 watts audio output

II. INSTALLATION
The MX300 is designed to be an exact replacement for the ARC RT328T and similar
units. As a replacement unit, the MX300 is inserted directly into the existing RT328T
mounting tray and the clamp screw tightened down with a #1 (.125” dia.) Phillips head
screwdriver.

For new installations, installation instructions for the RT328T should be used.

To remove the MX300 from the mounting tray, it is important to note that the Channel
Selector Knobs should not be used. Applying excess pressure to the knobs can damage
the unit.

The first step in removing the MX300 from the mounting tray is to rotate the clamp screw
counterclockwise, using a #1 (.125” dia.) Phillips head screwdriver, until the mounting
clamp is fully disengaged. Please note that the clamp screw is a holding device and not
an extraction device. With the hold down clamp disengaged, one of the following
procedures should be used to complete removal:
A. If access gap between instrument panel and MX300 front panel is .150” or
greater, the King extraction tool #071-6045-00 may be used.
B. If the tool is not available, a large flat bladed screwdriver may be used to gently
pry the unit loose. When the access gap is sufficient, grip the unit with both
hands and remove it gently from the tray, using care to apply pressure evenly.

**** NOTICE TO INSTALLER ****

The TKM MX170C NAV/COMM is authorized by the FAA to TSO C34e, C36e, C37d, C38d, and C40c.
The product is an incomplete system. In order to achieve a complete TSO quality system, the MX170C
must be installed to configure in conjunction with a TSO C37/C38 authorized antenna and a TSO C34e
authorized navigation receiver. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure proper installation.
****CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS (HBA 98-18)****
Permission is hereby given to installers approved by the recognized aviation authority to reference excerpts
from the installation instructions provided by TKM Inc. in order to fulfill documentation requirements for
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). Adequacy of the documents should not be assumed by
this permission. ICA documentation rests solely with the ICA applicant. The MX170C product is ‘Repair
on Condition Only’.
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II. OPERATING THE MX300

Operating controls for the MX300 are located on the front panel or through three access
holes in the rear panel. Through the rear panel, adjustments for modulation percentage,
side tone, and speakers can be made (see figure 1). Newer units will also have a squelch
adjustment accessible through a hole in the top cover.

The unit front panel is shown in figure 2. The left-hand COMM readout (yellow)
indicates the active COMM frequency and the right hand COMM readout (red) indicates
the standby COMM frequency. The left-hand NAV readout (yellow) indicates the active
NAV frequency and the right hand NAV readout (red) indicates the standby NAV
frequency. A ‘Tic’ display is provided in the upper left-hand corner of each of the four
frequency readouts.

The active COMM ‘Tic’ indicates the presence of transmitter power.

The standby COMM ‘Tic’ indicates that the frequency selection knobs will control
COMM standby frequency.

The active NAV ‘Tic’ indicates that the NAV receiver is in the Ident Mode.

The standby NAV ‘Tic’ indicates that the frequency selector knobs will control NAV
standby frequency.

Power Application. The COMM volume control contains the master power switch and
activates both the NAV and COMM functions.

Frequency Selection. The N-C button is used to activate either the COMM (C) or the
NAV (N) frequency selection as indicated by the appropriate ‘Tic’ display. The MHz
and KHz controls can then be used to select a desired standby channel, or a stored
channel may be recalled from stored memory. In COMM, the ‘25’ button is used to
advance the frequency by 25 KHz.

After the desired standby frequency is selected it may be transferred to the active position
by pressing the COMM Reverse or NAV Reverse buttons located left of the displays.
The COMM button flip-flops the COMM channels, and conversely, the NAV button flip-
flops the NAV channels. The active and standby channels will be transposed each time
these buttons are pressed.

Ident / Voice Selection. The VC-ID button can be used to select a tone filter in order to
receive voice signals on the NAV receiver. The switch is also used for frequency storage
as described in Frequency Storage.

Test. The TEST button is a dual function switch. In normal operation, it is used to
override the squelch to verify receiver operation and to receive weak signals. The switch
is also used for frequency storage as described in Frequency Storage.
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Frequency Storage. Up to 100 frequencies, 50 NAV and 50 COMM may be stored in the
MX300 memory. The following procedure will allow storage of new frequencies:
1) Set standby display to 10000. This is done by pressing and holding the TEST button
(for COMM) or the VC-ID button (for NAV), then repeatedly press the appropriate flip-
flop button until 10000 appears in the standby display. Release the buttons.
Note: 10000 is permanently stored in memory. If no other frequencies are in memory,
the standby display will show 10000.
2) Dial in the frequency to be stored. Hold the TEST (COMM) or VC-ID (NAV) and
press the appropriate flip-flop button to store the new frequency. The new frequency,
now in memory storage, will disappear and the next available stored frequency will
appear in the standby display.
3) Additional channels may be added by repeating steps 1 and 2.

Channel Recall. To recall channels in memory, hold the TEST or VC-ID button while
repeatedly pressing the appropriate flip-flop button. The channels will sequence in the
order they were stored.

Clearing Memory. To delete a single channel, do the following:

1) Recall channel in the standby display as described above.
2) Using the channel selector switches, bring up 10000 in the standby display.
3) Hold the TEST or VC-ID button and the corresponding flip-flop. The desired channel
will be deleted.

To clear the entire memory, both NAV and COMM, except for factory presets:
1) Turn radio off.
2) While holding down the TEST button, turn the radio on. The unit will reset to factory
preset default channels in both active and standby (COMM 121.50/120.00) (NAV
108.00/112.00).

Transmit. The transmit mode on the transceiver is selected by grounding the MIC Key
line on the unit’s rear panel.

VOR OBS Adjustment. OBS test may be initiated by depressing the VOR button and
centering the CDI needle with the OBS knob. The L-R needle should be centered with a
bearing of 0 degrees FROM or 180 degrees TO. If an error exists, the VOR bearing may
be adjusted through the ‘V’ hole in the front panel.
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IV. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

For ease of service the MX300 has been designed into 8 replaceable modules. The
modules are:
A. Front Panel Assembly
B. Rear Panel Assembly
C. Computer Board
D. NAV Receiver
E. COMM Receiver
F. NAV Synthesizer
G. COMM Synthesizer
H. Transmitter
A block diagram is shown in Figure 4.

A. Front Panel Assembly-Dwg. SS1815

The front panel includes the four frequency displays, a photocell for automatic brightness
control, 7 push buttons, two volume controls with a power switch and two frequency
selection switches. The displays and controls are connected to the display driver board
through pin and socket connectors and to the computer board with a ribbon cable.

B. Rear Panel Assembly-Dwg. SS1835

The rear panel includes the power converter, channeling circuits, audio circuits and T/R
switching circuits.

The audio is amplified in 11A and then selected in 12. The audio or microphone signal is
filtered and amplified in 11B. 13 provides volume compression so that over modulation
or large audio variations can be reduced. 14 and 15 form a push-pull audio amplifier to
either modulate the transmitter or drive the speaker.

Q3 drives the PIN diode in the T/R switch so that, in the transmit mode, drive impedance
is very high and 5ma of turn on current is provided in the receive mode.

Relay K1 is the main power relay and is controlled by the front panel switch. 18 is a
switching regulator which converts the input line voltage (10-16vdc) to a regulated
5.2vdc. Q3 and Q4 form a free running inverter and supply approximately +/-20vdc and
-20vdc. The +20vdc supply is regulated 110 to provide a stable +/-15vdc supply.

I6 and I7 are latches which are driven directly from the microprocessor on the computer
board. The output of the latches drives the remote channeling lines for 6s and DME
through transistors Q6-Q27.
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The T/R switch (SS1836) contains switching diode D1 and a low pass filter L1, C2, L2,
and C3. In receive, the diode is forward biased to couple the receiver to the antenna. In
transmit, the T/R line is open circuited to permit the transmitter signal to generate a
reverse bias on the diode to the peak value of the transmitter signal.

C. Computer Board-Dwg. SS1840

The computer board contains 3 basic sections:
1) Computer
2) Analog Processing
3) Navigation Converter

1) Computer
The computer is comprised of the processor (I6), the Program Prom (I5), the Memory
Ram (I4), the address decoder (I7), the oscillator (I3), and the read/write decoder (I8).
The RAM contains a nicad battery that will support the memory indefinitely, with the
power removed.

2) Analog Processing
The analog processing functions include noise detection, tracking, squelch, Ident code
filtering, and transmitter monitoring.

I12B is an adjustable gain amplifier used to track the receiver tuning to synthesizer
frequency. I12A and I12D is a 2 pole bandpass filter to separate noise from audio
signals. The noise is detected with D4. The noise level used to inhibit the carrier squelch
threshold as determined by I13B.

I13A detects the voltage on the T/R switch. When a large negative voltage is detected, an
active signal is applied to I1 to turn on the transmit ‘Tic’.

3) Navigation Converter Circuits

The navigation signal may be in the VOR format or the LOC format. Format selection is
made on the basis of the selected NAV channel and a control bit is supplied by the
microprocessor.

In the VOR mode, the composite signal is coupled to a 9960 Hz frequency demodulator
to obtain a 30 Hz variable signal.

The 30 Hz variable signal is split into quadrants to drive the external OBS potentiometer.
The return 30 Hz signal is transformed to a square wave to drive a phase detector. The
phase detected output is coupled to the meter driver circuits and drives the external
meters.

In LOC mode, the composite signal is detected in a 90 Hz filter and a 150 Hz filter. The
relative levels of the signals are compared and coupled to the meter driver circuits.
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D, E. NAV(Dwg. SS1867) and COMM(Dwg. SS1866) Receivers

The NAV and COMM receivers are functionally the same. The only difference between
the two receivers is the RF tuning, the AGC time constant and a tuning voltage sensor in
the COMM receiver which reduces the receiver gain during Transmitter actuation.

D1, 2, 3 and 4 provide RF tuning and are tracked to the appropriate Frequency
Synthesizer using circuitry on the Computer Board.

Q1 is the RF amplifier, D8 is a diode quad used as a balanced mixer, Q2 is the first IF

amp, I1 is the second IF amp, and D5 is the detector.

I2A is the first AGC amp and I2D is the second AGC amp. I2B and I2C are audio
amplifiers.

X1, X2, and X3 comprise a 6 pole crystal filter. In some units, the crystal filter is a
single assembly containing 8-poles.

D7 with associated components, provides dynamic noise limiting.

F, G. NAV(Dwg. SS2714) and COMM(Dwg. SS2716) Synthesizers

The NAV and COMM synthesizers are identical except for tuning and an additional
output that is provided in the COMM synthesizer to drive the transmitter.

I3 receives digital frequency information from the computer and sets the internal
frequency divide ratios to determine the desired output frequency. I3 also contains a
phase detector to generate an error signal for the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) I2.
I1 is used to amplify and filter the error signal for the VCO.

Q4 is a buffer amplifier which isolates the VCO from the divider circuits. I4 is a high
frequency divider which is used in conjunction with and controlled by I3.

Q5 is a T/R switch which provides power switching for Q3 as well as the first amplifier
transistor in the transmitter.

H. Transmitter(Dwg. SS1881)
The transmitter consists of 4 RF power amplifiers. The first amplifier Q4 is gated on by
power received from the frequency synthesizer. Q1, Q2, and Q3 form a broadband
collector modulated transmitter chain.
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V. Mechanical Disassembly

The first step in mechanical disassembly is to remove the top cover by removing the ten
screws around the sides and rear of the cover. The cover may then be pried up at either
rear corner, lifted slightly and slid away from the front panel.

The Computer Board is removed by unplugging the board connectors. The battery
mounting plate should then be removed from the T/R Switch by removing two screws.
Finally, remove the six spacers holding the Computer Board. The board may then be
lifted from the unit.

The Front Panel may be removed by removing the four screws from the sides and the two
screws securing the hold down at the bottom front of the case. The locking clamp screw
(accessible through the faceplate) should be lightly tightened so the clamp is retracted.
Upon reassembly, the clamp and clamp mounting block will be properly positioned.

The Rear Panel is removed by removing the four screws on the bottom rear of the case
and unplugging attached connectors. The Transmitter power lead can be pulled off the
relay.

The RF modules may be removed by removing the mounting screws on the bottom of the
unit and unplugging the connectors.

VI. Configuration Modification

To adapt to the variety of radios (see Section IA), some modifications may be necessary
to the Demod Output. To make the modifications:
Remove the Rear Panel as described in Section V. Refer to the Rear Panel Assembly
Drawing in the Rear Panel subsection of Section VIII. The drawing location of the
jumper wires connect the Demod Output to the desired pin. The Demod Output
is normally connected to pi BB of J4. By removing the jumper wire shown, and
adding the small jumper, the Demod Output will be on pin L of J3.
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VII. ILLUSTRATIONS
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VIII. Alignment and Test Specifications

Adjustments are made on the total unit on a final test basis and on an installation basis.
Installation adjustments are accessible without removing the cover and include a side
tone level adjustment, a microphone gain adjustment, and an audio gain adjustment
which are accessible through the rear panel (See Figure 1)
Other adjustments, not normally adjusted on installation include the dimmer and
squelch, which are accessible through the front panel.

Engineering Bulletin
August 18, 1992
Bulletin: #081792
Subject: Requirement for Spectrum Analyzer to repair TKM NAV / COMM Radios.

A spectrum analyzer is required only for alignment of the Synthesizer module frequency.
If Synthesizer repair is made on a replacement basis, it is not necessary to have a
spectrum analyzer for field service.

Module Alignment

A. Front Panel Assembly

The front panel requires no alignment.

B. Rear Panel Assembly

The rear panel contains three potentiometers that are adjusted as follows:
1) Microphone Gain (R6). Apply .30 Vrms at 1000 Hz to pin M of P1. Adjust R6 so
that 12V p-p is output to the transmitter modulation line.
2) Audio Gain (R4). Apply 3.0 Vrms to pin A of P1 and adjust R4 so that 5,0 Vrms
appears across a 4 ohm load on the speaker output.
3) Side tone Level (R5). Apply .30 Vrms at 1000 Hz to pin M of P1. Adjust R5 so that
.7 Vrms appears across a 500 ohm load connected to pin N of P1.

C. Computer Board
The computer board contains mostly system alignment adjustments which can be set only
in the complete unit. The clock frequency, however, can be set on the board level.
1) Clock Frequency (C5). Adjust C5 so that frequency measured on pin 6 of U6 is
4,000,400 +40 Hz at 70 degrees ambient temperature.

D. NAV Receiver
1) Apply +15 Vdc and -30 Vdc to the appropriate input leads with local oscillator
signal at 3.0 dbm and a 0 to 14 Vdc variable voltage source to Vt.
2) IF Alignment (L2, L3, L4). Apply +7.0 Vdc to Vt, 117.90 MHz at -90dbm to RF in
and 96.50 MHz at +3 dbm to L.O. Adjust L2, L3, and L4 for minimum voltage
reading on Vagc. Apply amplitude modulation of 30% and monitor DMD output.
The level shall be a constant +1 db. Adjust L2 and L3 as necessary maintain the
constant DMD level.
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3) RF Alignment (T1, T2, L1, and T3). With conditions the same as in IF alignment, but
with modulation set to zero, adjust turn spacing on T1, T2, L1, and T3 so that Vagc
reading is at a minimum. Change RF to 108.00 MHz and L.O. to 86.60 MHz. Adjust
Vt for minimum Vagc.
4) DMD Level (R25). With conditions the same as in IF alignment, apply a standard
centered LOC modulation and adjust R25 for .35 Vrms on DMD output.

E. COMM Receiver
1) Apply +15 Vdc and -30 Vdc to the appropriate input leads with local occilator signal
set to 3 +2 dbm and a 1 to 15 Vdc variable voltage source to Vt.
2) IF Alignment (L2, L3, L4). Apply +10 Vdc to Vt, 135.975 MHz at -90 dbm to RF in
and 157.175 MHz to L.O. Adjust L2, L3, and L4 for minimum voltage reading on
Vagc. Apply amplitude modulation of 30% and adjust frequency from 1.0 KHz to
12.0 KHz. The DMD level shall be a constant +1.0 db. Adjust L2 and L3 as
necessary to maintain the constant DMD level. 4.
3) RF Alignment (T1, T2, L1, and T3). With conditions the same as in IF alignment, but
with modulation at 0, adjust turn spacing on T1, T2, L1, and T3 so that Vagc reading is
at a minimum.

F. NAV Synthesizer
1) Apply +15 Vdc and 1 MHz to the appropriate module input. Set R3 to midrange.
Digitally input, using computer board or equivalent, the proper coding for 96.50 MHz.
Verify correct output frequency. Adjust turn spacing on T1 so that Vt = 7.00 Vdc.
Digitally input coding for 86.60 MHz. Vt shall be 2.50 +.30 Vdc.
2) Digitally input coding for 91.60 MHz and monitor output on a spectrum analyzer.
Adjust R3 so that 59 KHz sidebands are nulled.

G. COMM Synthesizer
1) Apply +15 Vdc and 1 MHz to appropriate module input. Set R3 to midrange.
Digitally input, using computer board or equivalent, the proper coding for 157.30 MFz.
Verify correct input frequency. Adjust turn spacing on T1 so that Vt = 10.00 Vdc.
Digitally input coding for 139.40 MHz. Vt shall be 5.00 +.50 Vdc.
2) Digitally input coding for 149.00 MHZ and monitor on a spectrum analyzer. Adjust
R3 so that 25 KHz sidebands are nulled.

H. Transmitter
The transmitter does not normally require alignment, but tests should be performed in
order to verify proper operation.

1) Connect transmitter to a properly aligned COMM synthesizer and connect a 50 ohm

load to the transmitter output. Monitor the output level to verify that it is at least 9.0 watts
without modulation across the frequency range of 118.00 to 136.00 MHz. Apply at least
80% modulation at 1.0 KHz and monitor the output with a spectrum analyzer to verify
that no parasitic modulation is present. If problems are encountered, consult the factory.
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System Alignment
When all modules are aligned and assembled into the system, it is necessary to make
adjustments for receiver tracking, VOR/LOC converter, and squelch.

COMM receiver tracking is accomplished by selecting 118.00 MHz as the active channel,
applying a 10 uV RF input signal at 118.00, and adjusting R49 on the computer board for
a minimum reading on the COMM AGC line.
NAV receiver tracking is accomplished by selecting 108.00 MHz as the active channel
and adjusting R33 on the computer board for a minimum reading on the NAV AGC.

Carrier squelch is adjusted by applying an unmodulated carrier at 2.0 uV to the COMM

receiver and adjusting R29 on the computer board, to just break squelch.

Noise inhibit is adjusted by applying a carrier with 30% modulation at 6.66 KHz to the
COMM receiver and adjusting R31 on the computer board so that a 7uV signal will just
break squelch.

VOR/LOC Converter.
1) Alignment must be achieved using a simulated VOR/LOC RF source. The RF
input level to the MX300 shall be 100 uV and the phasing shall be set for zero degrees.
2) 30 Hz variable can be monitored 0n pin 7 of I22. R60 (30V phasing) is adjusted for a
maximum 30 Hz signal. The signal shall be 8.20 +/-.20 Vp-p. If the level is out of
tolerance, the NAV receiver should be adjusted.
3) 30 Hz Reference Demodulator can be monitored on pin 10 of I15. Adjust R117 (9960
demod) so that the 30 Hz demod signal is centered over the demodulator operating range
(about 7 Vdc).
4) 30 Hz Reference can be monitored on pin 8 of I22. Adjust R53 (30 Hz Ref Level) for
8.20 +/-.20 Vp-p.
5) Phase adjustment is made with an indicator connected to the MX300. The ‘V’
adjustment hole on the front panel is used for fine phase adjustment. Set the indicator to
zero degrees OBS and verify that the ‘V’ adjustment can swing the needle 5 dots in both
directions. If the needle swing is good, set the needle to center. Slight adjustments of
R60 on the computer board can be made in order to obtain full needle swing, if necessary.
6) VOR TEST is adjusted with R116. With a centered needle (OBS set to zero), push
the VOR button and a zero degree FROM reading should be obtained. Adjust R116, if
necessary, to center needle.
7) Localizer alignment is accomplished by using a centered localizer input signal.
Adjust R59 (90 Hz) for a maximum left needle deflection and R61 (150 Hz) for a
maximum right needle deflection. Adjust R105 (LOC Balance) for a centered needle.
8) Demod level is set by R52 (Demod Level).
9) The 1020 Hz filter is adjusted by monitoring the audio output and applying a 1020 Hz
modulation to the NAV receiver input. With ‘voice’ selected, adjust R12 (1020 Hz) for
minimum tone output.
10) To verify proper operation, the VOR selection sensitivity shall be 10 +/-.01 DDM for
deflection to the edge of the blue or yellow range.
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VII. Layouts, Schematics, and Parts Lists

INDENTURED DRAWING LIST

MODEL MX300
AT1800 REV NONE TOP ASSEMBLY; MX300
SM1808 REV 1 CASE; MX300
SM1811 REV 3 COVER; MX300
MP1718 REV 1 NAMEPLATE, TSO; MX300
MP1831 NONE NAMEPLATE, FCC; MX300
HM1812 REV 1 MTG WASHER; MX300
NB400I NONE INSERT; EXTENDED
SS1840 REV 8 COMPUTER ASSY; MX300
SS1815 REV 1 FRONT PANEL; MX300
HM1814 REV 1 SPACER, FRONT PANEL
PL1802 REV 3 FILTER, DISPLAY; MX300
PE1801 REV 1 FNT PNL, ENGRAVED; MX300
PL1801 REV 2 FNT PANEL, BASE; MX300
HM1805 NONE CLAMP; MX300
HM1802 NONE CLAMP BLOCK; MX300
HM1725 REV 2 SWITCH CAP
SS1820 REV 4 DISPLAY ASSEMBLY; MX300
PC1820 REV 4 PCB, DISPLAY; MX300
SS1825 REV 7 DRIVER ASSEMBLY; MX300
PC1825 REV 7 PCB, DRIVER; MX300
SS1836 REV 4 T/R SWITCH ASSEMBLY; MX300
PC1836 REV 4 PCB, T/R SWITCH
HM1815 REV 1 WASHER, T/R SWITCH; MX300
HS1817 REV 1 SPACER, BOARD-.064”
SM1809 NONE T/R HOUSING (CASE); MX300
SM1810 REV 2 T/R HOUSING COVER; MX300
SS1835 REV 2 REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY; MX300
SM1807 REV 2 CONNECTOR BRACKET; MX300
SS1830 REV 9 REAR PANEL; MX300
PC1830 REV 9 PCB, REAR PANEL; MX300
SM1805 REV 2 CHASSIS, REAR PANEL; MX300
TF1000 NONE TRANSFORMER, AUDIO; MX300
SM1806 REV 6 REAR PANEL; MX300
HM1801REV 2 GUIDE PIN, REAR PNL; MX300
RN0001 NONE RESISTOR, METAL FILM
TP1801 REV 1 TRANSFORMER, 20V; MX300
PL3000 NONE RELAY BLOCK; MX300
SS1833 NONE RELAY, T/R; MX300
SS1831 REV 3 POWER FILTER ASSY; MX300
PC1831 REV 3 PCB, POWER FILTER; MX300
HM1810NONE BASE, POWER FILTER; MX300
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SS1866 REV C RECEIVER ASSY; COMM (GREEN)

PC1866 REV C PCB, RECEIVER
SM1840 REV 3 CASE, MODULE
SM1841 REV 3 COVER, MODULE
SM1812 REV 2 GND BRACKET; RX
CA1803 NONE CABLE ASSY, COAX
CA1866 NONE CABLE, COMM RECEIVER
CA1804 REV 1 CABLE ASSY, COAX
LFST4N NONE INDUCTOR, RF
LFST5N NONE INDUCTOR, RF
SS2716 REV A COMM SYNTHESIZER ASSY
PC2716 REVA PCB, SYNTHESIZER; COMM
SM1840 REV 3 CASE, MODULE
NB400I NONE INSERT, EXTENDED
SM1841 REV 3 COVER, MODULE
SM1814 NONE GND BRACKET; SYNTH
SS1881 REV C TRANSMITTER, TOP ASSY
PC1881 REV C PCB TRANSMITTER
SM1883 REV 9 BASE, TRANSMITTER
SM1813 REV 2 COVER, TRANSMITTER
CA1802 NONE CABLE ASSY, COAX
CA1801 NONE CABLE ASSY, COAX
LFS7TN NONE INDUCTOR, RF
LFS2TN NONE INDUCTOR, RF
LFS4TN NONE INDUCTOR, RF
RN0002 NONE RESISTOR, METAL FILM
SS1867 REV C RECEIVER ASSY; NAV (BLUE)
PC1866 REV C PCB, RECEIVER
SM1840 REV 3 CASE, MODULE
SM1841 REV 3 COVER, MODULE
SM1812 REV 2 GND BRACKET; RX
CA1803 NONE CABLE ASSY, COAX
CA1867 NONE CABLE, NAV RECEIVER
CA1804 NONE CABLE ASSY, COAX
LFST4N NONE INDUCTOR, RF
LFST5N NONE INDUCTOR, RF
SS2714 REV B NAV SYNTHESIZER ASSY
PC2714 REV B PCB, SYNTHESIZER; NAV
SM1840 REV 3 CASE, MODULE
SM1841 REV 3 COVER, MODULE
NB400I NONE INSERT, EXTENDED
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