============================================================================== K E N W O O D >>> A M A T E U R R A D I O S E R V I C E B U L L E T I N <<< ============================================================================== Kenwood Service Centers Kenwood Service Corporation Kenwood Service Center, East 2201 East Dominguez Street 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 130 Long Beach, California 90801 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Telephone 1-310-639-5300 Telephone 1-804-340-1702 ============================================================================== BULLETIN # 934 MODEL: TM-221A SUBJECT: Final Module Hints When the Final module is replaced in a TM-221A, there is a possiblity that the transmit power will not go higher than 47 watts, even witht he APC turned OFF. This is due to variances in input impedance of Final Modules. To correct this condition, an 8 pF capacitor can be added between the input of the module and ground. With some modules, a value between 8 pF and 15 pF will be required. Try to choose a value as close to 8 pF as possible to prevent oscillation. The capacitor should be designated as C19 on the Final Unit (X45-1360-02). Required Part 8pF Ceramic Capacitor Part # CC45CH1H080D Alignment: 1. Turn the APC off (TX-RX unit VR-6: Clockwise). 2. Adjust TC3 TC4 (TX-RX) for maximum power supply current. Since the APC is off, the Final will produce very high power output. It is important to perform this step as quickly as possible. 3. Adjust the APC for 45 Watts. Time required for this modification is 0.25 hrs or less.