Radio,Television And Electronic Paper 3, May/June 2015

Question 2

  • AIM: To test the student in different stages in superheterodyne radio receiver.

    1. You are provided with superheterodyne radio receiver set.
    2.   Let the Supervisor open the back cover of the radio receiver.
    3.   List two tools used by the Supervisor in opening the back cover of the radio receiver.
    4. Copy Table 2 into your answer booklet.
    5. Table 2


      Stage

      Component

      Function of the component

      Fault associated with the stage

      Radio Frequency Power Amplifier

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Local Oscillator

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Audio Frequency Output

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

    6. Identify the radio frequency amplifier stage in the radio receiver.
    7.   In the radio receiver frequency amplifier stage, identify three components and record them accordingly in Table 2.
    8. State the function of each component listed in (f) as specified in Table 2.
    9. Repeat steps (e) to (g) for other two stages listed in Table 2.
    10. List two faults associated with each stage listed in Table 2.
    11. Locate the audio I.C., count and record the number of pins on it.
    12. State on safety precaution to be taken in replacing a faulty audio I.C.

    The candidates were expected to let the supervisor open the back cover of the radio receiver while taking note of steps taken.

Observation

The expected answers were:

  • (a) Tools used to open the back cover of radio receiver
  • Screw driver
  • Allen key                                                                    
  •  Long nose pliers

Table 2


Stage

(f)
Component

                   (g)
Function of the component

            (i)
Fault associated with the stage

 

Radio Frequency Power Amplifier

Inductor
Ferrite rod

Combines with capacitor to produce a tuned circuit

-weak reception/faint reception

- no output signal

- interference from
other station
- noise
- hissing sound

Capacitor
Variable capacitor

Combines with inductor to produce a tuned circuit

Resistor

Voltage divider/biasing

Transistor, I. C.

Amplifies signal

 

Local Oscillator

Inductor

Combines with capacitor to determine frequency

-Q-point drift
- No selected station
- Poor selection of
Station
- Interference from
other station

Capacitor

Combines with inductor to determine frequency

Resistor

Voltage divider/ biasing

Audio Frequency Output

Capacitor

Coupling, dc blocking

-loss of audio/sound
output
-low audio output
- Noisy output.
-humming sound

Resistor

Voltage Divider/biasing

IC/transistor

Amplification

Diode

Protection

(j) 8 pins/14pins/16pins  [3marks]

(k) safety precaution to be taken in replacing a faulty audio I.C
- Ensure the polarity of the pins are correct
- avoid excessive heat while soldering
- handle the leads carefully to avoid breakage
-replace with the same type of I.C/or its equivalent
- use the right tool for the right job.
- observe all necessary workshop safety rules.

The candidates in most cases only stated the general functions of components instead of the functions as applied to the purpose for which they were used. Candidates did not show familiarity with the faults associated with radio receiver.