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Albrecht AE 497 W User Manual

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User Manual
AE 497 W (25-30 W-Version)
10-Meter Amateur Radio Base Station

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Albrecht AE 497 W Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlbrecht
ModelAE 497 W
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

General Specifications

Technical details including frequency range, stability, tolerance, emission modes, microphone, and physical characteristics.

Transmitter Specifications

Details on power output, spurious emissions, current drain, and modulation frequency response.

Receiver Specifications

Key receiver parameters such as sensitivity, selectivity, image rejection, and audio output.

Control Panel Overview and Functions

Power On/Off Switch

Controls the transceiver's power status.

Head Phone Jack

Socket for connecting mono headphones with specific impedance requirements.

Microphone Input

6-pin socket for connecting a standard electret hand microphone.

Volume Control

Adjusts the audio output level.

Squelch Control

Mutes receiver noise when no signal is present; sensitivity is adjustable.

Power Control

Fine-tunes transmit output power.

Clarifier Control

Adjusts frequency for optimizing AM and SSB reception/transmission.

RF Gain & Mic Gain Control

Controls receiver sensitivity and microphone modulation.

Channel Selector Switch

Rotary switch for selecting operating frequency steps.

SWR Calibration Control

Calibrates the meter for accurate standing wave ratio reference.

CAL/SWR/MOD Selection

Switch to select meter scale for Modulation, Calibration, or SWR.

Mode / Low / Memory 5 Switch

Selects operation mode (AM/FM/USB/LSB) or controls memory functions.

Memory Switch

Manages saving or loading channels into memory.

LCR / Memory 4 Switch

Recalls last channel or manages memory channel 4.

Call / Memory 2 Switch

Accesses reprogrammed frequencies (memory 2) or manages memory.

Dim Switch

Adjusts instrument and keyboard illumination brightness.

Func Switch

Activates secondary functions of double-function switches.

Step / NB / Memory 1 Switch

Selects frequency steps or activates Noise Blanker.

Scan / Shift / Memory 3 Switch

Controls scan mode, shift direction for repeaters, or memory.

LCD Display

Shows frequency, channels, and operational status.

Mod / SWR Analog Meter

Displays SWR calibration and modulation levels during transmission.

S / RF Analog Meter

Indicates incoming signal strength (receive) or RF power (transmit).

Analog Indicator Meters

S-TX Meter

Displays relative incoming signal strength and RF output power.

Calibration and Installation

Modulation and SWR Meter Usage

Explains how to use the meter for modulation and SWR readings.

SWR Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide to calibrate the SWR meter.

Radio Location Requirements

Factors to consider when choosing a location for the radio unit.

Base Station Antenna

Guidance on selecting and matching antennas for optimal transmission.

Operating Procedures

Receiving Procedures

Steps for turning on the radio and adjusting for optimal reception.

Transmitting Procedures

Steps for selecting frequency, speaking into the microphone, and transmitting.

Receiving SSB Signals

Explanation of SSB signal reception and mode selection.

SSB Signal Reception Details

SSB vs. AM Reception

Compares SSB and AM reception, highlighting benefits of SSB.

Understanding Sidebands (USB/LSB)

Details how USB and LSB modes affect frequency and intelligibility.

Clarifier Function for SSB

Explains how the Clarifier control fine-tunes SSB signals.

Connectors and Programming

Microphone Connector Details

Pinout and wiring notes for the 6-pin microphone socket.

Extension Speaker and Earphone Sockets

Details on connecting external speakers and headphones.

Programming Modes

Information on special channel configuration modes for service personnel.

Repair and Service Information

Contact details for repair and warranty matters in Germany and abroad.

Channel Mode Software Procedure

Enabling Channel Mode

Steps to activate channelized mode via FUNC and 2/Call.

Channel Frequency Table

Provides a frequency table for the activated channel mode.

Declaration of Conformity

Product Compliance Statement

Declares compliance with EU directives and harmonized European standards.

Authorized Use Conditions

Specifies authorized users and the purpose of amateur radio service.

Manufacturer Information

Details of Alan Electronics GmbH and contact person for the declaration.