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VHF FM DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
ST-3118D (450Mhz ~ 520Mhz)
SERVICE MANUAL
SmarTrunk Systems, INC.
ST-3118D SM R1.1
Contents
1.
Specifications: ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.
ST-3118 EXPLODED VIEW.............................................................................................................. 6
3.
ST-3118D SIMPLIFIED DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... 7
4. - ST-3118 RF DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 8
4.1.
Circuit Configuration ................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.
Receiver System ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.2.1.
Front-end RF Receiver ........................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2.
ANALOG Audio Processing .................................................................................................... 8
4.2.3.
Virtual Squelch Circuit ........................................................................................................... 8
4.2.4.
Virtual VOLUME CONTROL .................................................................................................... 9
4.2.5.
Sub audio signaling ............................................................................................................... 9
4.2.6.
ANALOG AUDIBLE SIGNALING............................................................................................... 9
4.2.7.
DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSING ................................................................................................ 9
4.3.
Transmitter System ................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.1.
ANALOG TX SIGNAL ............................................................................................................. 10
4.3.2.
DIGITAL TX AUDIO: .............................................................................................................. 10
4.3.3.
Drive and Final Amplifier Stages ......................................................................................... 11
4.3.4.
Automatic Transmit Power Control .................................................................................... 11
5.
ST-3118 ALIGNMENT................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.2.
ALIGNMENT:............................................................................................................................ 12
5.3.
Required Test Equipment ....................................................................................................... 13
5.4.
Alignment Procedure .............................................................................................................. 13
5.4.1.
GENERAL ALIGNMENT CONSIDERATIONS:.......................................................................... 13
5.5.
MAIN RADIO ALIGNMENT ....................................................................................................... 14
5.6.
TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT: ................................................................................................... 14
5.6.1.
Main Clock alignment: ........................................................................................................ 15
5.6.2.
Transmit Power alignment: ................................................................................................. 15
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5.6.2.1.
High POWER LEVEL ALIGNMENT..................................................................................... 16
5.6.2.2.
Mid POWER LEVEL ALIGNMENT...................................................................................... 17
5.6.2.3.
LOW POWER LEVEL ALIGNMENT .................................................................................... 17
5.6.3.
ANALOG MAXIMUM DEVIATION ........................................................................................ 17
5.6.4.
Modulation Gain alignment: ............................................................................................... 18
5.6.5.
FDMA DATA MODULATION alignment: .............................................................................. 18
5.6.6.
TDMA DATA MODULATION alignment: .............................................................................. 19
5.6.7.
EIA tones Level Alignment: ................................................................................................. 19
5.6.8.
DTMF signaling level alignment: ......................................................................................... 20
5.6.9.
DCS signaling alignment: ..................................................................................................... 20
5.6.10.
CTCSS signaling alignment .................................................................................................. 21
5.6.11.
FSK signaling alignment: ..................................................................................................... 21
5.7.
RECEIVER ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................ 23
5.7.1.
6.
DISCRIMINATOR GAIN......................................................................................................... 23
COMPLIMENTARY USER ALIGNMENT ......................................................................................... 24
6.1.
OPTION ALIGNMENT: .............................................................................................................. 24
6.1.1.
ANALOG Microphone gain: ................................................................................................. 24
6.1.2.
ANALOG External Mic Gain: ................................................................................................ 25
6.1.3.
Analog AGC......................................................................................................................... 25
6.1.4.
DIGITAL AGC ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.1.5.
MINIMUM VOLUME LEVEL: ................................................................................................ 26
6.1.6.
SQUELCH LEVEL: .................................................................................................................. 26
6.1.7.
DISABLE RF POWER ............................................................................................................. 27
7.
RADIO APPEARANCE ALIGNMENT .............................................................................................. 28
7.1.
DISPLAYS AND LEDS: ............................................................................................................... 28
7.1.1.
Auto backlight delay alignment: ......................................................................................... 28
7.1.2.
Power on Text: .................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.3.
Leds: .................................................................................................................................... 28
7.2.
Tones ....................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3.
ANNUNCIATION ...................................................................................................................... 29
8.
ST-3118D MAIN BOARD SCHEMATIC .......................................................................................... 32
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ST-3118 FRONT BOARD SCHEMATIC............................................................................................... 33
10.
COMPONENT LOCATOR .................................................................................................................. 34
10.1.
ST-3118D COMPONENT LOCATOR (TOP LAYER) ......................................................................... 34
10.2.
ST-3118D COMPONENT LOCATOR (BOTTOM LAYER) ................................................................. 35
10.3.
ST-3118D FRONT BOARD COMPONENT LOCATOR (TOP LAYER) ................................................ 36
10.4.
ST-3118D FRONT BOARD COMPONENT LOCATOR (BOTTOM LAYER) ........................................ 37
11.
ST-3118D PCB LAYOUT .................................................................................................................... 38
11.1.
ST-3118D MAIN BOARD PCB TOP LAYER .................................................................................... 38
11.2.
ST-3118D MAIN BOARD PCB BOTTOM LAYER ............................................................................ 39
11.3.
ST-3118D MAIN BOARD PCB GROUND LAYER ............................................................................ 40
11.4.
ST-3118D MAIN BOARD PCB POWER LAYER ............................................................................... 41
11.5.
ST-3118D FRONT BOARD PCB TOP LAYER................................................................................... 42
11.6.
ST-3118D FRONT BOARD PCB TOP LAYER................................................................................... 43
12.
ST-3118D BOM ................................................................................................................................ 44
12.1.
ST-3118D MAIN PCB BOM .......................................................................................................... 44
12.2.
ST-3118D FRONT PCB BOM......................................................................................................... 52
12.3.
ST-3118D MIC CONNECTOR PCB BOM........................................................................................ 53
12.4.
ST-3118D FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY BOM .................................................................................. 53
12.5.
ST-3118D MECHANICAL BOM ..................................................................................................... 54
12.6.
ST-3118D PACKING BOM ............................................................................................................ 55
13.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................... 56
13.1.
ACCESSORY PORT: ....................................................................................................................... 56
13.2.
USB: USB 2.0 compliance ............................................................................................................ 57
13.3.
External Speaker, (3.5mm).......................................................................................................... 57
14.
List of Figures: ................................................................................................................................. 58
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4. - ST-3118 RF DESCRIPTION
4.1. Circuit Configuration
LPF
The receiver is a single receiver with
built DSP fully integrated.
Incoming signals from the antenna,
after passing through LPF filter, are
fed direct to the DSP down
converter to get the baseband voice
from 0Hz to 3500Hz.
Demodulated signals are filtered
and conditioned onto a second DSP
based filter, which also includes a
high efficiency 4FSK modem.
For digital demodulation, the
recovered data is fed into a vocoder,
which converts the data to voice.
Analog voice form the analog path
or the analog voice recovered from
the vocoder are fed into an audio
power amplifier.
The transmit signal frequency is
generated by the integrated VCO
and PLL. RF frequency generated by
the integrated RF chip is amplified
into a 3-step amplifier then filtered
by a low pass filter to be applied to
the antenna.
4.2.
Receiver System
4.2.1. Front-end RF Receiver
Incoming RF signals from the
antenna are delivered to the
Receiver Unit and pass through a
Low-pass filter, antenna switching
SWITCH
PROTECTION
FILTER
RECEIVER
[U2]
Figure 1: Receiver block Diagram
diodes, and then fed to the receiver
(U2) passing through a limiter BPF.
4.2.2. ANALOG Audio Processing
RECEIVER
[U2]
AUDIO
PROCESSOR
[U12]
AMPLIFIER
[U8]
Figure 2: Receiver Analog Audio Path Bloc Diagram
The RF signal is tuned by U2, which
includes a base band DSP audio
processing, recovering flat audio
from DC up to 3500 hz.
The detected audio is amplified,
filtered and conditioned inside of
U12 which also includes a deemphasize filtering shape for
received audio signals
The output of the filtered and
conditioned audio is delivered to a
power amplifier (U8) then to the
speaker passing through the
external audio connector switch.
4.2.3. Virtual Squelch Circuit
RSSI is measured by the receiver
(U2) as the result of the analysis of
the signal and the noise of the
carrier. The output is sent to the
main processor (U13) as a digital
frame, which is analyzed by radio
firmware. If the signal quality is
higher than the expected for the
current
programmed
squelch
threshold, then the processor
analyzes the expected signaling
programmed
on
the
current
channel table.
In case of not any additional
signaling must be decoded, or the
signal has been detected, the main
processor (U13) asks to the audio
processor (U12) to open the audio
path, unmuting the audio amplifier
(U8).
4.2.4. Virtual VOLUME CONTROL
The potentiometer position (R15 –
front board) is measured by one
analog to digital converter on the
audio processor (U12), and then the
information is reported to the main
processor.
The
firmware
immediately adjusts the audio
processor path gain to get the
appropriate overall circuitry volume
control.
Minimum volume, emergency and
private audio level are controlled
only by software overriding the
information received from the DAC
on U12.
4.2.5. Sub audio signaling
Received sub audio signaling, as
CTCSS and DCS, are received and
processed by the receiver (U2) then
detected on the audio processor
(U12). Once decoded, the sub audio
signaling is reported to the
processor where the firmware
compares it with the programmed
into
the
current
channel
programming.
If the received signaling matches
the channel programming, then the
main processor (U13) requests the
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audio processor (U12) to open the
audio patch.
4.2.6. ANALOG AUDIBLE SIGNALING
DTMF signals, MDC1200 and tone
signals are processed and decoded
by the audio processor (U12).
Decoded information or received
tone is reported to the main
processor (U13).
4.2.7. DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSING
Digital
RECEIVER
[U2]
received
information
is
AUDIO
PROCESSOR
[U12]
MAIN
PROCESSOR
[U13]
VOCODER
U14]
AMPLIFIER
[U8]
Figure 3: Digital Receiver Audio Path Block Diagram
processed by the receiver DSP (U2)
then delivered to the audio
processor (U12), which includes a
high-speed modem.
Data decoded by the modem is
transferred to the main processor
(U13) which de-encrypts the
information, checks the integrity,
correct the wrong bits and extract
the audio information form the
received frame.
The portion of the data received,
error free, is moved to the vocoder
(U14).
The vocoder re-builds the audio
from the compressed data then
applies filters, adjust the volume
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amplifier (U8).
corresponding balance controlled
by software.
Mic
External
Internal
PW
Mic
Selec
tor
[U5]
AMP
LIFIE
VOCO
DER
[u14]
AUDI
PROC
ESSOR
VC
TXCO
[Y1]
MAIN
PROC
ESSOR
[U13]
TRANSM
ITTER
[U2]
Figure 4: Digital Modulation path
4.3. Transmitter System
4.3.2. DIGITAL TX AUDIO:
4.3.1. ANALOG TX SIGNAL
Mic
External
Mic
Selector
[U5]
AMPLIFIER
[U7]
AUDIO
PROCESSOR
[U12]
TRANSMITTER
[U2]
PW
The Mic signal coming from the
front connector, the external Mic
signal coming from the accessory
connector or the output of the PWM
filter and fed into an analog
selector/switch (U5), then fed into
the microphone pre-amplifier (U7).
VC TXCO
[Y1]
Figure 5: Analog Modulation path
The Mic signal coming from the
front connector, the external Mic
signal coming from the accessory
connector or the output of the PWM
filter and fed into an analog
selector/switch (U5), then fed into
the microphone pre-amplifier (U7).
The result of the conditioned and in
band-filtered signal is fed to the
Audio Processor (U12), which
provides
audio
compander,
emphasize, limitation, encryption,
etc.
The high audio band of the signal
from 300 to 3500 Hz are directly fed
to the transmitter (U2), which
performs a direct modulation of a
generated carrier.
After
conditioning
and
band
limiting, the signal is fed directly to
the vocoder chip (U14) which
perform the data codification,
delivering the digitized and encoded
audio as digital frames, which are
processed by the Main Processor
(U13), which add a FEC (Frame
Error Correction), encrypt the
information and add the user
related information as user ID, etc.
The final data frame is fed to the
Audio Processor (U12), which has a
built in modem, which operates for
FDMA or TDMA signals, controlling
the modulation of the Transmitter
(U2) through the VC TXCO for DC
to low frequencies and the direct
modulation for higher frequencies.
Low frequency signaling audio are
fed directly to Y1 VC TXCO main
clock generator and U2 with a
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7141). The reference power level are
TX CTRL
[Q9 Q18]
LPF
Ant Sw
D1/D2/
D6
Power
Detection
U1
Final AMP
U3
Driver
Q2
Buffer
AMP
Q1
POWER
CTRL
[U10]
Figure 6: RF transmission path
4.3.3. Drive and Final Amplifier
Stages
Final RF is amplified on Q1
(2SC5226)
adjusting
the
impedance, then filtered to be fed to
Q2 (2SC3357) then finally amplified
by U3 (RA60H1317) up to 50 watts
output power.
The transmit signal then passes
through Forward and reflected
power bridge (U1), then to the
antenna switch D1/D2 (UM9401F)
and is low-pass filtered to suppress
harmonic spurious radiation before
delivery to the antenna.
4.3.4. Automatic Transmit Power
Control
set my the main processor (U13) to
the audio processor (U12) in agree
to the current channel information
stored into the memory.
Power control stage (U10) also
compares
the
reverse
power
feedback coming from power meter
bridge (U1) to protect the power
module in case of antenna
mismatching.
The output of the power control
stage (U10) is fed direct to the RF
power Amplifier (U3) controlling the
DC bias import for the hybrid
module.
Evenly when power level is adjusted
by software on three levels (Hi, Med,
Lo) the power value can be adjusted
to any desired value between zero
and 50Watts by the alignment
software.
The RF power detector (U1) detects
transmitted feedback and reverse
power feedback, then the detected
signals are send to power control
stage (U10) to be compared with the
referenced power control coming
from audio processor U12 (CMXST-3118D SM R 1.1
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5. ST-3118 ALIGNMENT
5.1.
Introduction
The ST-3118 series is carefully
aligned at the factory for the
specified performance across the
frequency range depending for each
version.
Realignment
should
therefore not be necessary except in
the event of a component failure, or
altering version type.
All component replacement and
service should be performed only by
an
authorized
SmarTrunk
representative, or the warranty
policy may be void.
The following procedures cover the
sometimes critical and tedious
adjustments that are not normally
required once the transceiver has
left the factory.
However, if damage occurs and
some parts subsequently are
placed,
realignment
may
be
required. If a sudden problem
occurs during normal operation, it
is likely due to component failure;
realignment should not be done
until after the faulty component has
been replaced.
We recommend that servicing be
performed only by authorized
SmarTrunk service technicians
who are experienced with the
circuitry and fully equipped for
repair and align. Therefore, if a fault
is suspected, contact the dealer
from whom the transceiver was
purchased
for
instructions
regarding
repair.
Authorized
Smartrunk service technicians
realign all circuits and make
complete performance checks to
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ensure compliance with factory
specifications after replacing any
faulty components.
Those who do undertake any of the
following alignments are cautioned
to proceed at their own risk.
Problems caused by unauthorized
attempts at realignment are not
covered by the warranty policy.
In addition, SmarTrunk reserves
the right to change circuits and
alignment procedures in the
interest of improved performance,
without notifying owners.
Under no circumstances should
any alignment be attempted unless
the normal function and operation
of the transceiver are clearly
understood, the cause of the
malfunction has been clearly
pinpointed
and
any
faulty
components
replaced,
and
realignment determined to be
necessary.
5.2.
ALIGNMENT:
The following test equipment (and
thorough familiarity with its correct
use) is necessary for complete
realignment.
Correction
of
problems caused by misalignment
resulting from use of improper test
equipment is not covered under the
warranty policy.
While most steps do not require all
of the equipment listed, the
interactions of some adjustments
may
require
that
complex
adjustments
be
performed
afterwards. Do not attempt to
perform only a single step unless it
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is clearly isolated electrically from
all other steps. Have all test
equipment ready before beginning,
and follow all of the steps in a
section in the order presented.
5.3.
Required Test Equipment
 RF Signal Generator with
calibrated output level at 1
GHz
 Deviation
Meter
(linear
detector)
 In-line Wattmeter with 5 %
accuracy at 1 GHz
 50 Ohm RF Dummy Load
with power rating 10W at 1
GHz
 8 Ohm AF Dummy Load
(Attention: Audio output is
BTL output)
 Regulated DC Power Supply
(standard 13.8 V DC, 15 A)
 Frequency Counter with 0.2
ppm accuracy at 1GHz
 Audio Generator
 AC Voltmeter
 DC Voltmeter
 UHF Sampling Coupler
 IBM
PC
compatible
Computer with Microsoft®
Windows®
XP
or
later
operating system
 SmarTrunk
SDR
Programming
software
(version 1.0.2 or later)
 USB A/B Programming Cable
5.4.
procedures
that
request
for
transmission,
except
where
specified
otherwise.
Correct
alignment is not possible with an
antenna.
After completing one-step, read the
following step to determine whether
the same test equipment will be
required. If not, remove the test
equipment (except dummy load and
wattmeter, if connected) before
proceeding.
Correct alignment requires that the
ambient temperature be the same
as that of the transceiver and test
equipment,
and
that
this
temperature be held constant
between 68°F and 86 °F (20°C ~ 30
°C). When the transceiver is
brought into the shop from hot or
cold air, it should be required to
wait few minutes to come to room
temperature before alignment.
Whenever possible, alignments
should be made with oscillator
shields and circuit boards firmly
affixed in place. In addition, the test
equipment must be thoroughly
warmed up before beginning.
Note: Signal levels in dB referred to
in the alignment procedure are
based on 0 dBm EMF = 1 mV.
5.4.1. GENERAL ALIGNMENT
CONSIDERATIONS:
Alignment Procedure
Alignment
Precautions
Preparation
A 50-Ohm RF Dummy Load and inline wattmeter must be connected
to the main antenna jack in all
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Evenly if the radio is powered off,
the alignment software will detect
it, but some of the test cannot be
performed correctly.
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Please be sure you turn the radio on
before continue with this alignment
procedure.
5.5.
MAIN RADIO ALIGNMENT
Before setup any parameter, run
SDR programming software then
select Radio Alignment from top bar
menu.
As soon as the radio is detected,
actual radio parameters are loaded.
Once the radio is connected, a new
screen pops up showing all
alignment
parameters.
The
software
downloads
actual
alignment parameters stored into
radio memory, so the information
displayed on each alignment step is
the real value form the previous
alignment.
The radio also stores in a special
memory area, original values
assigned in factory. You can go
back to those values anytime for
any particular alignment step.
In case the radio is password
protected, dealer password is
required to access to this alignment
menu.
Figure 7: Accessing to the Alignment Menu
A complementary message will be
displayed on the time the software
detects the radio connected to USB
port on the computer.
At any time, press
to end
the alignment procedure then the
radio will returns to alignment
menu.
For any transmit related alignment
parameter, low power will be used.
5.6.
TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT:
Deviation Meter
30dB pad
On Line Wattimeter
Frequency Counter
7.5V Power Supply
Figure 8: Connecting to the Alignment Mode
13.8Vdc Power Supply
PC compatible
If the radio isn’t connected, then the
program will be timed out after 20
seconds.
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Figure 9s: Transmitter Alignment Instruments
Connection
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Setup the test equipment as shown
for transceiver alignment, apply
13.8V DC power to the transceiver.
The RF parameters are typed on the
alignment software to facilitate the
alignment within all radio band
avoiding special programming of
the radio before start alignment
procedure.
All parameters can be aligned
without relationship to any other,
so there is no an order to align. On
this way, you can adjust only the
desired parameter, avoiding to
waste
time
realigning
other
parameters than required.
Before proceed to align any
parameter, a desired frequency
must be loaded into both TX and
RX. Evenly when the radio has
stable
characteristics
for
all
bandwidth, it is recommendable to
align on middle of the radioworking band.
5.6.1. Main Clock alignment:
To align the main clock for radio Tx
and RX, please select:
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the Frequency Counter
to reach the desired frequency as
shown on Frequency field of the
alignment screen.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Typical
default
alignment
correspond to a max error of 60Hz
on the alignment clock in factory
when the radio was calibrated.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then, if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
This confirmation screen will
appears any time you want to
realign any parameter to Factory
Default.
Main Clock Adjust
option Alignment screen.
Figure 11: Default Alignment Values Retrieve
5.6.2. Transmit Power alignment:
Figure 10: Main Clock Alignment
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ST-3118 has three power levels to
be selected for each channel. High,
medium and low power level can be
aligned as per radio usage
requirement.
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For power alignment, you can do a
fine-tuning as per your desire
frequency sub-band. The software
lets you linearize the complete band
dividing the complete band into five
steps to let you focus into your
frequency bands.
Even when the software has already
assigned the most convenient
frequency points to consider the
alignment, you still can enter
exactly the frequency of your
interest.
5.6.2.1.
High POWER LEVEL
ALIGNMENT
To align the High Power level select
Power High Level.
As soon as [Start] is pressed, the
radio start to transmit a carrier, so
please verify the antenna dummy
load is properly connected to avoid
any damage to the transmitter.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value into radio memory.
If you want to load default High
power only, keeping any other value
without any change, press [Factory]
instead of [Start]. A pop up window
will ask you to confirm the default
parameters upload to the radio
power.
Press [OK] to confirm.
As descripted previously, you can
manually select the frequency
range to align, divided into five
different sub-ranges.
Software automatically retrieves
actual level to the alignment slider.
You can also define the right
frequency of interest to align, typing
the desired one into the frequency
field:
Figure 12: Power High Level Alignment
This level has been aligned in
factory, but you still can adjust is
as per your desires.
To realign, please select [Start] then
move the slider or introduce the
value manually at the time you
check the real transmit power on
the wattmeter connected to the
radio as recommended on TX
alignment diagram.
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If selected frequency is not
supported by radio hardware, the
frequency field will be filled on red.
In case the PLL is locked, then it
becomes filled on green.
Please be sure that the PLL is
locked as soon as you press [Start],
otherwise the alignment should be
not correct.
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5.6.2.2.
Mid POWER LEVEL
ALIGNMENT
Repeat the same procedure to align
High Power, but select
Max Deviation
alignment
option
alignment menu.
form
the
Power Medium Level
on the alignment menu.
Figure 15: Analog Max Deviation Alignment
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Figure 13: Medium Power Level Alignment
5.6.2.3. LOW POWER LEVEL
ALIGNMENT
Repeat the same procedure to align
High Power, but select
Power Low Level
on the alignment menu.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
reference
tone
for
alignment
proposes.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Default value has been set to a right
value, which correspond to 2.5 KHz
Max deviation for Narrowband
channels
(12.5Khz
channel
bandwidth).
Figure 14: Low Power Level Alignment
5.6.3. ANALOG MAXIMUM DEVIATION
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings
Maximum deviation for analog
signals modulated from ST-3118
can be aligned by
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5.6.4. Modulation Gain alignment:
This is a critical parameter, which
may not be realigned to different
values other than factory default.
Lower gain means a very high
microphone gain must be assigned
to get the proper radio voice
deviation, and higher gain means a
risk because the max deviation
limit must be reached by any
signal, which makes the limiter to
introduce distortion to avoid over
deviation.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then, if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
5.6.5. FDMA DATA MODULATION
alignment:
Under your risk, if you still prefer to
realign the overall modulation gain,
you must select
To align 4FSK signaling deviation
for FDMA mode, select
Modulator Gain
FDMA Deviation
on Alignment screen.
Figure 17: Modulator Gain Alignment
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation.
For this alignment step, the radio
does not generate any signal. It only
stores the new value of the overall
modulation gain into the memory.
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on Alignment screen.
Figure 16: FDMA Deviation Alignment
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
reference
tone
for
alignment
proposes.
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As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
Default value corresponds to 2.2
KHz deviation for Narrowband
channels
(12.5Khz
channel
bandwidth).
5.6.6. TDMA DATA MODULATION
alignment:
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
To align 4FSK signaling deviation
for TDMA mode (12.5Khz channel
bandwidth), select
5.6.7. EIA tones Level Alignment:
TDMA Deviation
on Alignment screen.
EIA signaling generated by ST-3118
must be aligned by selecting
EIA Tones Level
alignment
option
alignment menu.
form
the
Figure 18:TDMA Deviation Alignment
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
reference
tone
for
alignment
proposes.
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Figure 19: EIA Tones Level Alignment Screen
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
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reference
proposes.
tone
for
alignment
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Default value correspond to 1.8Khz
deviation
for
narrow
band
channels.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
5.6.8. DTMF signaling level
alignment:
DTMF signaling generated by ST3118 must be aligned by selecting
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Default value corresponds to
1.8Khz deviation for Narrow band
channels.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
5.6.9. DCS signaling alignment:
DCS signaling encoded from ST3118 must be aligned by selecting
DTMF Level
alignment
option
alignment menu.
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
reference
tone
for
alignment
proposes.
form
the
DCS Level
alignment
option
alignment menu.
form
the
Figure 20: DTMF Level Alignment Screen
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
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Figure 21DCS Level Alignment Screen
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
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Press Start then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate 134.4Hz audio tone for
alignment proposes.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate 123.0Hz audio tone for
alignment proposes.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Default value corresponds to 300Hz
deviation
for
narrow
band
channels.
Default value corresponds to 300Hz
deviation
for
narrow
band
channels.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
5.6.10.
CTCSS signaling
alignment
5.6.11.
FSK signaling
alignment:
CTCSS signaling encoded from ST3118 can be aligned by selecting
To
align
FSK/PSK
deviation, select
signaling
CTCSS Level
FSK Mod Level
alignment
option
alignment menu.
form
the
on Alignment screen.
Figure 22: CTCSS Level Alignment Screen
Figure 23: FSK Modulation Level Alignment Screen
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
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Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation. Radio will
generate a 1000Hz alignment
reference
tone
for
alignment
proposes.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
Default value corresponds to 1.8
KHz deviation for narrow band
channels
(12.5Khz
channel
bandwidth).
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
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5.7.
RECEIVER ALIGNMENT
Setup the test equipment as shown
for Receiver alignment, apply 13.8
V DC power to the transceiver.
The RF frequency must be loaded
on Receiver Frequency of the
alignment software to facilitate the
alignment within all radio band
avoiding special programming of
the radio before start alignment
procedure.
RF signal generator
Figure 25: Discriminator Gain Alignment Screen
Actual alignment value will be
displayed on alignment slider.
Press [Start] then move the slider to
reach the desired value at the time
you checks the deviation meter to
reach the desired signaling level for
narrow band operation.
As soon the desired value is
reached, press [Finish] to store the
value on radio memory.
7.5V
Power
Supply
13.8Vdc
Power Supply
PC compatible
Figure 24: Receiver Alignment Setup
5.7.1.
If you want to retrieve factory
default, press [Factory] instead of
[Start]. You will be asked to confirm
the factory default alignment, and
then if you confirm it, original
values from factory will be loaded
into current alignment settings.
DISCRIMINATOR GAIN
This is a critical parameter, which
may not be realigned to different
values other than factory default.
Under your risk, if you still prefer to
realign the overall modulation gain,
you must select
Discriminator Gain
on Alignment screen.
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6. COMPLIMENTARY USER
ALIGNMENT
The above parameters only can be
aligned under dealer login and most
of them should be critical for proper
radio performance.
Additional
complimentary
parameters should be also aligned
on user login mode; it means the
user can align it as per the most
convenient way for particular radio
usage.
6.1. OPTION ALIGNMENT:
To access to the option alignment
menu, select Edit then Option form
the main software toolbar:
Figure 27: Option Alignment Screen
From this screen the user can
adjust:
6.1.1. ANALOG Microphone gain:
It aligns microphone sensitivity.
Figure 28: Analog Mic Gain Selection
Alignment step is 3.2dB.
Figure 26: Optional Alignment Access
As soon as you click on Options…
the Options screen is popped up:
For noisy environments, or when
voice encryption is used, we
recommend keeping it as low as
possible.
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
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6.1.2. ANALOG External Mic Gain:
It aligns external microphone
Accessory Port) sensitivity. Default
factory value is 0.0dB.
For example, if you want a dynamic
gain which causes the same effect
that a gain of 6.4dB when the voice
on the microphone causes 50mV
RMS in the microphone switch
output (standard voice at 4 inches
away from the microphone), or 0dB
gain on the external microphone
connection, then you must program
the Analog Gain at 6.4dB and check
AGC as bellow:
Figure 29: External Microphone Sensitivity Alignment
Alignment step is 3.2dB.
For noisy environments or when
voice encryption is used, we
recommend keeping it as low as
possible.
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
6.1.3. Analog AGC
ST-3118 has an Automated Gain
Control for analog microphone.
This function adjusts the gain to
reach a dynamic gain value, which
makes the analog voice deviation be
equivalent to the right deviation
produced by 50mV RMS on the
microphone output, and the
selected target gain.
If you want to use AGC, then you
must select the target equivalent
gain on the Mic Gain then check the
ACG Check Box.
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Figure 30: Analog Microphone AGC Control
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
6.1.4. DIGITAL AGC
ST-3118 has an Automated Gain
Control for digital microphone path.
This function adjusts the gain to
reach a dynamic gain value, which
makes the voice to be equivalent to
the right voice digitally played back
in the other end, produced by 50mV
RMS on the microphone output,
and the selected target gain.
If you want to use AGC, then you
must select the target equivalent
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gain on the Mic Gain then check the
Digital ACG Check Box.
For example, if you want a dynamic
gain which causes the same effect
that a gain of 15.0dB when the
voice on the microphone causes
50mV RMS in the microphone
switch output (standard voice at 4
inches away from the microphone),
or 6.0dB gain on the external
microphone connection, then you
must program the Digital Gain at
15.0dB and the external gain on
6.0dB, then check Digital AGC as
bellow:
6.1.6. SQUELCH LEVEL:
ST-3118
supports
individual
squelch alignment for any channel
to be programmed individually on
each frequency defined into the
frequency chart of each bank. On
this way, the user can set a higher
threshold level for noisy channels
and lower for clear channels.
Once programmed, if due to the
proximity of the radio to a noisy
environment the squelch level is not
high enough, the user can adjust a
common reference for all the
channels in the radio by adjusting
the general squelch level.
Option screen on the edit menu,
lets you to program the default
squelch reference for all the
channels. This value can be
adjusted on the fly for the user if the
dealer program on squelch control
key or navigating through the radio
menu.
Figure 31: Digital Microphone Path AGC Control
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
To set a desired squelch reference,
please select you desired squelch
level form the list:
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
6.1.5. MINIMUM VOLUME LEVEL:
This alignment lets the user to
ensure the speaker level should be
audible, evenly when the volume
control potentiometer is fully closed
counter clockwise.
It can be aligned up to 250 (max)
step 1.
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Figure 32: Squelch Level Setting Screen
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
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6.1.7. DISABLE RF POWER
Use this box to check when you do
not want to use the RF power
amplifier. It is commonly used for
dealers to make a demonstration of
the
radio
features
without
interfering to any other existing
user in the frequency or for
operation
without
antenna
connected to the radio.
To disable the RF power amplifier,
check the box:
Press [OK] to store it in the file.
The value will be updated after the
file is transferred to the radio.
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7. RADIO APPEARANCE
ALIGNMENT
Under user mode, login
appearance can be aligned.
radio
Select Edit then appearance from
radio top toolbars to access to the
appearance screen:
7.1.1. Auto backlight delay
alignment:
The
auto
backlight
mode,
automatically set on power off
status to the backlight, after any
event, to reduce the battery
demand.
To change the value of the delay
before the backlight is powered off;
please enter the quantity of desired
seconds for it.
Figure 33: Access to the Appearance Menu
A soon as Appearance option is
selected, a new window will pop up:
7.1.2. Power on Text:
Type here the text to show on the
display when the radio is powered
on.
This string is very convenient for
radio identification or dealer
advertising at the time the radio is
powered on.
The option to activate or deactivate
the power on text is disabled.
7.1.3. Leds:
Figure 34: Display/Leds Appearance Screen
7.1.
DISPLAYS AND LEDS:
Allows the user to disable the
function of Rx and TX led. Some
application, as security, sometime
demands no lights on the radio.
7.2.
Tones
This screen lets you adjust the
behavior of the display backlight,
Power On text and TX/RX LEDs.
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Second folder on appearance screen
allows the user to adjust the tones,
which are played back in any event.
will play back any annunciation
message for some important events,
as per the associated check box.
Voice and language of
annunciation
events
can
adjusted as per user request.
the
be
Figure 35: Courtesy Tones Programming Screen
Tones can be changed by the
dealer. Please refer to appendix II to
learn about it.
Check Key PTT if you want to play
back a key tone acknowledge any
time PTT key is pressed.
Check DeKey PTT if you want to
play back a key tone acknowledges
any time PTT is released.
Check Keypad if you want to play
back a key tone acknowledge any
time any keyboard key is pressed.
Check Pre TOT if you want to play
back a key tone acknowledge any
time out timer is close to expire (5
seconds ahead).
Check Rotary if you want to play
back a key tone acknowledges any
time the rotary switch changes its
position.
7.3.
ANNUNCIATION
Third folder on appearance screen,
allows the user to define if the radio
ST-3118D SM R 1.1
Figure 36: Annunciations Programming Screen
Check Bank if you want the radio
plays a concerning message back
any time current bank has been
changed.
Check Channel if you want the
radio plays a concerning message
back any time current channel has
been changed.
Check Squelch mode if you want
the radio plays a concerning
message back any time squelch
function is changed.
Battery level announcement has
no action into ST-3118
Check Power if you want the radio
plays a concerning message back
any time power level (high, med, low
or auto) has been changed.
Check GPS if you want the radio
plays a concerning message back
any time the GPS changes the
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status: Powered on, Powered Off,
Fix, etc.
Check RSSI if you want the radio
plays a concerning message back
any time you ask for current RSSI.
Press OK once you finish setting all
desired messages. This feature will
be stored into the file then it will be
transferred to the radio at the time
the file is uploaded to the radio.
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Notes:
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FCC Notices
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment
Use only shielded cables to connect I/O device to this equipment. You are cautioned that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure warning ·
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions
and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 105 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be
provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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