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Maratrac VHF rf board pinout question
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:58 am
by n0vzc
Hello,
Does anyone know the pinout of the 6 pins that are on the maratrac RF board? I am wondering if I can use that RF board for any other radios. Also, is it 100mw for the input?
Thanks,
Mike
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:57 am
by kb0nly
You mean the logic board right? The small 5 pin connector with the wires going to the Maratrac board before the PA?
The RF and Logic board in a Maratrac are the same in design as a Maxtrac. The only difference is firmware on the logic board essentially.
You can use a Maxtrac service manual in regards to the logic board and rf board, the interface boards and PA of course require a Maratrac manual for info.
Maratrac VHF rf board pinout question
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:22 pm
by n0vzc
Nope, I mean the rf transmitter board. I want to use the amplifier part of the maratrac. Their are 6 wires that go to it other then the power wires. The colors are purple (+12v), yellow, orange, blue, green, and brown.
Thanks,
Mike
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:02 pm
by kb0nly
Ok, you meant the PA section then? I don't have any info on the Maratrac anymore. The RF board and the logic board are the same as a Maxtrac so that's the only part of the radio that i know anything about.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:41 pm
by jistabout
From the Maratrac manual:
Green = Temp Sense Hi
Orange = Current Sense Lo
Brown = Temp Sense Lo
Violet = A+
Blue = Drive Limit
Yellow = A-
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You'll need to "fool" the Maratrac PA into thinking that all is well with regard to temprature, current draw, etc.
You can do this by placing 1/2-watt resistors of about 1-5kohm between the Temp hi & lo and Current hi & lo terminals.
I don't remember for sure but I think that the Drive Limit terminal is looking for a small positive voltage.
Hope this helps.....
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:44 pm
by jistabout
Also, drive power is quite small - 1 watt or less. The Maratrac PA is quite similar to the Mitrek PA.