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Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*) Frequency range: When using Band Range Channel step Sony alkaline size AA (LR6) 87.5 - 108 MHz 0.1 MHz Sony size AA (R6) 530 - 1 710 kHz 10 kHz 531 - 1 710 kHz...
ICF-M88B SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS UNLEADED SOLDER Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead- free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. SERVICING NOTES ..........2 (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with...
ICF-M88B SECTION 2 This section is extracted from instruction manual. GENERAL Location of Controls Setting the Clock FREEZE P RESET The clock time display of this unit is a 12-hour system. When the batteries are first installed, AM 12:00 flashes and CLOCK turns on km/h inch in the display.
ICF-M88B SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 3-2. CABINET (LOWER) BLOCK (Page 4) 3-3. CHASSIS ASSY (Page 5) 3-4. MAIN BOARD (Page 5) Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
ICF-M88B 3-3. CHASSIS ASSY 1 Remove five solders. 4 screw 5 chassis assy 1 Remove two solders. 2 two hooks 3 button assy 3-4. MAIN BOARD 3 screw 4 MAIN board 1 Remove two solders. 1 Remove the solder. 2 hook...
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ICF-M88B POSITION OF LEAD WIRES two ditches boss DX/LOCAL board lead wire (battery terminal (+)) boss lead wire (gray) cabinet (lower) block lead wire (red) lead wire (black) lead wire (gray) lead wire (red) three ditches...
ICF-M88B SECTION 4 TEST MODE EEPROM INITIALIZE MODE LCD display-3 Procedure: 1. Turn on the power to place the set in the standby state. 2. Press the [BAND/SET], [LIGHT] and [MODE/FREEZE] keys simultaneously for 5 seconds, or short the TP116 (KS0) and TP117 (KR3) on the key board.
ICF-M88B SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 0 dB=1 µV AM IF ADJUSTMENT Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter [AM] 450 kHz Setting: Function: RADIO AM VCO VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT BAND: AM Adjustment Part Frequency Display Reading on Digital Voltmeter 1.2 ± 0.1 V...
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ICF-M88B Adjustment Location: – MAIN BOARD (Component Side) – AM IF Adjustment FM Tracking Adjustment AM VCO Voltage Adjustment AM Tracking Adjustment ANT1 – MAIN BOARD (Conductor Side) – TP10 TP13 (RF GND) (FM IN) (GND) (VT) TP15 (AF GND)
ICF-M88B SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service. Some one. delay should be anticipated when ordering •...
ICF-M88B 7-3. CABINET (LOWER) SECTION not supplied (DX/LOCAL board) not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark A-4578-031-A CABINET (LOWER) ASSY 3-236-793-01 O RING (VOL) 3-267-238-01 CASE (LOWER), ANTENNA 3-267-235-01 KNOB (VOL)
ICF-M88B SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST DX/LOCAL NOTE: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they • Due to standardization, replacements in the When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board. parts list may be different from the parts are seldom required for routine service.
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ICF-M88B MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark R178 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP 100K 1/10W < COIL > R179 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP 100K 1/10W L101 1-412-995-21 INDUCTOR 22uH R180 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/10W L104...
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ICF-M88B REVISION HISTORY Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision...