[TechAssist] Re: RCA CTC169

  • From: Bill Grabowski <bgrabowski@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:20:34 -0500

Yes I have 5volts PtoP and collector and base of Q4402 on the money!!

Bill Grabowski
Triangle Appliance
Kenosha, WI  53142

Wayne Vanaman wrote:

> Bill:
> 
> Any RCA (ok, most) with an autoprogram problem:  Check H Sync going into 
> the micro.  No H sync, no memory.  Set defaults to "air", no channels 
> stored in memory, and channels can be tuned manually.  Set can be put in 
> "cable", and channels can be tuned manually.
> 
> Most brands of TVs autoprogram looking for that 3.58 burst.  Most brands 
> store the "jammed" channels, because they have a 3.58 burst.
> 
> Not RCA.  RCA figures that if there is no H Sync you don't want to watch 
> it anyway, so who cares if it is in color.
> 
> H Sync on micro U3101p 23 about 5V.  It comes through a convoluted path. 
>   The last active semi before the micro is SMD Q4402 pn 215495, a high 
> failure part number.  5.4V pulses on the emitter, 9vdc on the collector 
> 1.09vdc on the base.  I guess about 5V pulses on the base, the schematic 
> doesn't say, the show 11V pulses then a 4700/5100 ohm voltage divider to 
> ground.
> 
> Let us know if you have H Sync on the micro.
> 
> Wayne Vanaman
> Omega Electronics
> 6904 W Fairfield Dr
> Pensacola, Fl.  32506-3310
> 
> Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com
> 
> 850-456-5995 voice
> 850-458-6369 fax
> 
> 
> Bill Grabowski wrote:
> 
>>What I thought to be an easy job turned into a dog. This set will not 
>>lock on channels quick enough to allow auto-programming. I have changed 
>>the following and re-adjust the aft tank coil after each for the 
>>quickest lock on station. I replaced the IC1001,comb filter,tuner,AFT 
>>tank coil. I have all the necessary voltages at the tuner. Anyone have 
>>any ideas??  I'd appreciate it,Thanks!!
>>
>>                                       Bill G.
> 
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