TIL T6 User manual

T6
ANALOG MULTIBAND RF MODULE
Installation and
Operating Instructions
TiL Document No. 22RE638
Revision B
OCTOBER 2022
Technisonic Industries Limited
240 Traders Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.til.ca
Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited. All rights reserved.

CAUTION STATIC SENSITIVE !
This unit contains static sensitive devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and/or conductive gloves
when handling printed circuit boards.
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: For compliance with FCC RF Exposure Requirements the mobile transmitter
antenna installation shall comply with the following two conditions:
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 3 dBi.
2. The transmitter antennas shall be located outside of a vehicle and must not be co-located (kept at a
separation distance of more than 20 cm from each other when installed). Also, they must be
installed in such a way that they always maintain a separation distance of more than 113 cm from
any person during operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Technisonic Industries could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This manual is designed to provide information about the T6 Multiband transceiver module. Every effort has
been made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Model T6 Transceiver Module is under warranty for one year from the date of purchase.
Failed units caused by defective parts or workmanship should be returned to:
Technisonic Industries Limited
240 Traders Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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SECTION
TITLE
PAGE
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION B
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 1
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS B
2.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................... 2
2.3 POWER SWITCH ............................................................................................................ 2
2.4 KNOB .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.5 SOFT KEYS AND HOME ................................................................................................ 3
2.6 BAND KEY ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.7 MUP(4) AND MDN(7) KEYS (MEMORY UP AND DOWN KEYS) .................................. 3
2.8 BRT(6) AND DIM(9) KEYS .............................................................................................. 3
2.9 DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.10 GENERAL OPERATION ................................................................................................. 4
2.11 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING ................................................................................. 4
3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B
3.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 INSTALL INTERFACE BOARD ...................................................................................... 6
3.3 INSTALL MODULE ......................................................................................................... 7
3.4 ALIGNMENT AND TEST ................................................................................................. 7
4 SPECIFICATIONS B
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.1 INTRODUCTION
This publication provides operating information for the T6 multiband transceiver module.
1.2 DESCRIPTION
The T6 multiband transceiver module is designed to be installed in an airborne multiband radio
such as one of the TDFM-9000 series transceivers. The T6 module can operate on the following
bands:
Band
Frequency Range
Modulation
Usage
VHF LO
30 to 50 MHz
FM
VHF
108 to 118 MHz
AM
Navigational Beacons
Receive only
VHF
118 to 138 MHz
AM
Civilian Aeronautical
Communications
UHF
225 to 400 MHz
AM
Military Aeronautical
Communications
The T6 module has no physical user interface. All control of the module is performed through a
serial RS232 interface. The operating instructions in section 2 assume an installation in a
Technisonic TDFM-9100 transceiver.
SECTION 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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2.1 GENERAL
An LED display, a keypad, and a rotary knob provide the operator control of RF modules installed
in the unit. The T6 module will always be band 3. The display shows the activity of the selected
module as well as the soft key menu of the active band. The active module is selected by
pressing the BAND key. The knob has multiple functions including volume, channel, and zone.
2.2 FRONT PANEL
Refer to the diagram below:
FIGURE 1: Front Panel Controls –TDFM-9100 Transceiver
2.3 POWER SWITCH
To switch the transceiver on, press and hold the knob until the radio powers up. The display will
show TECHNISONIC and the software version installed followed by the model number, and
which RF modules are installed. The display will then show the normal display. To switch off the
transceiver at any time, press and hold the knob for 2 seconds until the display shows OFF; then
release. If it is desired that the radio powers up with the radio master in the aircraft, an ‘always on’
mode can be set in the Configuration Menu.
SECTION 2: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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2.4 KNOB
The knob is a rotary encoder, which turns endlessly. The knob also has a push button
incorporated so you can press the knob as well. Pressing the knob will toggle through the
following possible knob modes:
Volume
Channel
Zone
NumLock
Recall
Band 3 (T6 module) only supports volume and channel knob modes.
The current function of the knob is shown at the bottom right of the display. Some of these modes
can be enabled or disabled in the Configuration Menu. The knob is only active for the band that is
selected.
2.5 SOFT KEYS AND HOME
The 3 soft keys below the display assume the function shown on the menu above them. The
functions displayed depend on how the module was programmed or which band is selected. The
T6 module on band 3 will always have the following menu items:
PWR
-
Selecting PWR will allow the power output of the radio to be set to high or low.
SCAN
-
Selecting SCAN will put the radio in scan mode. Channels that were added to the
scan list will be scanned.
FPP
-
Front Panel Programming mode allows you to program the frequencies, name, scan
list, PL tone and DPL code for the current channel. See section 2.11.
At any time while in one of these functions, it is possible to return to the normal mode by pressing
the HOME key.
2.6 BAND KEY
This button selects bands (RF modules) 1 through 5. The band displays are broken up into 3
pages. Page 1 = bands 1 and 2, page 2 = bands 3 and 4, page 3 = band 5. An arrow points at the
active band on the current page. The active band will also be highlighted for a few seconds while
changing bands.
2.7 MUP(4) AND MDN(7) KEYS (Memory Up and Down Keys)
These keys provide the same function as the rotary knob does when it is set to CHAN. These
keys can be used to scroll through the channels. A single press will step the channel by one, but
a push and hold will scroll to a desired channel number. The function of the rotary knob is
temporarily set to CHAN when either of these keys is pressed.
2.8 BRT(6) AND DIM(9) KEYS
Use these keys to dim or brighten the display. The radio powers up at full brightness for normal
use but can be dimmed for night operations.

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2.9 DISPLAY
The transceiver has a three line 72 character LED display. The zone name, channel name,
condition symbols (scan, direct, call, secure, monitor, etc.), and switch settings will be displayed
for each module. The active band is indicated by a pointer on the left side of the display. The
bottom line displays the menu items associated with the module selected and the mode of the
knob.
2.10 GENERAL OPERATION
Switch on the transceiver by pressing and holding the knob until the display lights up. Select the
desired band by pressing the BAND key. As mentioned in 2.6, the bands are divided up into 3
display pages assuming all bands are activated in the maintenance menu. Select the TDFM-9100
on the aircraft audio panel. Press the knob again so that CHAN shows up on the bottom right of
the display. Rotate the knob until the desired channel or talk group is selected. Press the knob
until VOL is again shown on the display. Adjust the volume by waiting until a signal is received or
by pressing F1 (factory programmed for monitor function) and adjusting the rotary knob. The radio
is ready to use. If the radio is installed in separate mode, remember that the band selected by the
soft keys is the menu displayed on the screen but the band selected by the audio panel is the
band transmitting and receiving. To use the DTMF keypad while transmitting, the band in use
must be selected on the display.
2.11 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING
Band 3 (T6) is an analog multiband module that covers the following bands:
30 –50 MHz FM
108 –118 MHz AM receive only (navigational VORs, ILS, etc)
118 –138 MHz AM (aviation band)
225 –400 MHz AM (military aviation band)
Selecting the FPP menu will initiate the following process:
RX Frequency The receive frequency of the current channel will be displayed with the first
digit blinking. Type in the desired frequency or just press the ‘Next’ menu key
for no changes. The frequency must be in one of the ranges listed above. If an
invalid frequency is entered, the radio will revert back to the previously
programmed frequency. Pressing ‘Exit’ menu key or the HOME key at any time
will escape the programming process and bring the radio back into normal
operating mode. Press ‘Next’ or the knob to go to the next item.
TX Frequency The transmit frequency can be edited in the same fashion as the RX frequency.
RX CTCSS VHF LO and UHF bands only. Receive CTCSS tone (also known as a PL or
TPL tone) will be displayed. Rotate the knob for the desired tone or ‘OFF.’
Press the knob or ‘Next’ menu key.
RX DCS VHF LO and UHF bands only. RX DCS will only appear if the RX CTCSS was
set to ‘OFF.’ The receive DCS code (also known as a DPL code) will be
displayed. Rotate the knob to the desired code or ‘OFF.’ Selecting OFF will set
the channel to carrier squelch only. Press the knob or ‘Next’ menu key.
TX CTCSS VHF LO and UHF bands only. Transmit CTCSS tone will be displayed. Rotate
the knob for the desired tone or ‘OFF.’ Press the knob or ‘Next’ menu key.

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TX DCS VHF LO and UHF bands only. TX DCS will only appear if the TX CTCSS was
set to ‘OFF.’ The transmit DCS code will be displayed. Rotate the knob to the
desired code or ‘OFF.’ Selecting off will set the channel to carrier only. Press
the knob or ‘Next’ menu key.
Channel Name The Channel name will be displayed. Edit the channel name by rotating the
knob to select the desired character. Press the knob to advance to the next
character. The name is 9 characters long.
Press the knob one more time and the radio will return to normal operating mode.
The following is a list of supported CTCSS/PL/TPL tones with the corresponding Motorola PL codes:
PL (Hz)
MCODE
PL (Hz)
MCODE
PL (Hz)
MCODE
PL (Hz)
MCODE
67.0
XZ
97.4
ZB
141.3
4A
206.5
8Z
69.3
WZ
100.0
1Z
146.2
4B
210.7
M2
71.9
XA
103.5
1A
151.4
5Z
218.1
M3
74.4
WA
107.2
1B
156.7
5A
225.7
M4
77.0
XB
110.9
2Z
162.2
5B
229.1
9Z
79.7
WB
114.8
2A
167.9
6Z
233.6
M5
82.5
YZ
118.8
2B
173.8
6A
241.8
M6
85.4
YA
123.0
3Z
179.9
6B
250.3
M7
88.5
YB
127.3
3A
186.2
7Z
254.1
OZ
91.5
ZZ
131.8
3B
192.8
7A
CSQ
CSQ
94.8
ZA
136.5
4Z
203.5
M1
TABLE 1: TDFM-9100 CTCSS/PL/TPL Tones vs Motorola PL Codes
The following is a list of TDFM-9100 supported DCS/DPL CODES:
023
072
152
244
343
432
606
723
025
073
155
245
346
445
612
731
026
074
156
251
351
464
624
732
031
114
162
261
364
465
627
734
032
115
165
263
365
466
631
743
043
116
172
265
371
503
632
754
047
125
174
271
411
506
654
051
131
205
306
412
516
662
054
132
223
311
413
532
664
065
134
226
315
423
546
703
071
143
243
331
431
565
712
TABLE 2: TDFM-9100 DCS/DPL Codes

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3.1 GENERAL
The T6 Module is designed to be installed in a Technisonic airborne radio chassis as an option
for extended frequency coverage. These radio chassis include, but are not limited to Technisonic
transceiver models TDFM-9100, TDFM-9200 and TDFM-9300. A TDFM-9100 installation is
shown below. The others are very similar.
The T6 is intended to be mounted in the TDFM 9300/9200 or 9100 chassis and is not visible.
Therefore, a second label must be applied to the outside of the of the TDFM-9X00 that contains
the following text:
For TDFM-9300 “TDFM 9300 Multiband, “Contains Module: FCC ID IMA-T6”
For TDFM-9200 “TDFM 9200 Multiband, “Contains Module: FCC ID IMA-T6”
For TDFM-9100 “TDFM 9100 Multiband, “Contains Module: FCC ID IMA-T6”
In addition, external labelling for Industry Canada shall be applied to the TDFM-9300, TDFM-
9200, TDFM-9100 and future host units. The external label will include the following text:
For TDFM-9300 “TDFM 9300 Multiband, “Contains IC: 120A-T6”
For TDFM-9200 “TDFM 9200 Multiband, “Contains IC: 120A-T6”
For TDFM-9100 “TDFM 9100 Multiband, “Contains IC: 120A-T6”
The Final host/module combination also need to be evaluated against the FCC Part 15B criteria
for unintentional radiators in order to be properly authorized for operation as a Part 15 digital
device.
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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3.2 INSTALL INTERFACE BOARD
The interface board is only required in the TDFM-9100 Transceiver.
Remove top cover and install interface board assembly 203085.
Install 6 screws with lock washers.

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3.3 INSTALL T6 MODULE
Fit module into top tray position ensuring proper header connection.
Install 4 screws holding the module tray.
Install 6 hex head screws into the heat sink block.
Connect the antenna coax as shown above.
Install new top cover #218212.
3.4 FINAL ALIGNMENT AND TEST
Perform final alignment procedure for appropriate transceiver model.
Perform final test procedure for appropriate transceiver model.

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4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Characteristic
RF Output Power:
1 or 10 Watts (VLO)
1 or 4.5 Watts (VHF)
1 or 4.5 Watts (UHF)
Frequency Range
VHF low Band:
VHF Band:
UHF Band:
30 - 50 MHz (FM)
108 –117.975 MHz (AM receive only)
117.975 –136.975 MHz (AM)
225 –399.975 MHz (AM)
No. of channels:
400 pre-programmable channels
Transmitter section
VLO VHF UHF
FM Hum and noise in dB:
Audio Distortion:
Frequency Stability in ppm:
Modulation Limiting:
Harmonic Attenuation in dB:
> 45 > 45 > 45
< 5% < 5% < 5%
± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.5
± 5 kHz 99% 99%
> 60 > 60 < 60
Receiver section
VLO VHF UHF
Sensitivity in uV:
For 12 dB SINAD
< 0.35 < 2.0 < 2.0
Audio Distortion:
Intermodulation in dB:
< 5% < 5% < 5%
> 65 > 65 > 65
Adjacent Channel Rejection in dB:
25 kHz Channel spacing
8.33 kHz Channel spacing
> 65 > 65 >65
> 60
SECTION 4: SPECIFICATIONS