Graupner DS19  (BACK)

Type: DS19 Dual Conversion.

Pulse decoder=4017 and LM339, Receiver system= Double converting IC=??
1IF=10.7 and 2IF=455kHz,  1IF Filter ceramic, 2IF filter=455kHz ceramic, FM decoder=Coil resonator,
RX frequency was accurate within 50Hz using original crystal.

Antenna wire de-soldered (99cm length), and 50 Ohm RF test generator attached.
1kHz sine and 2.5kHz deviation.

On the 3 pin board interconnect found a pin with demodulated audio signal,
so it is easy to see with a scope how the receiver perform, when wanted signal is equal to noise,
the RF input signal level is recorded.

Center frequency with best sensitivity -108dBm (0.8uV) super good.

with -70dBm input level, the frequency width is measured to = 20.3kHz
with -50dBm input level, the frequency width is measured to = 23.2kHz

Sensitivity to injected noise on the power line
I inject sine wave signals via a 400uH coil and transfer capacitor 100nF,
directly into the power supply connector of the receiver board.
This simulates a bad motor regulator BEC or Servo current pulse, or noise picked up on long power and servo wires
35MHz RF input signal level at -90dBm
Demodulated signal observes as with the sensitivity test.
Noise frequency with best interference = 455KHz,
Input Voltage level when the wanted signal is jammed to 50% signal to noise.
Measured to : 50mVpp can cause problems if used in electric planes, or with noisy digital servos.

30. April 2006, Thomas Scherrer