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Daystrom HEATHKIT HW-29A - User Manual

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Assembly
and
Operation
of
the
32
Bate
6-METER
AMATEUR
TRANSCEIVER
MODEL
HW-29A
HEATH
COMPANY,
BENTON
HARBOR,
MICHIGAN
a
subsidiary
of
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HDAYSTROM,
INCORPORATEO
/
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
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Circuit
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Construction
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Parts
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Proper
Soldering
Techniques.
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Step-By-Step
Procedure,
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Step-By-Step
Assembly.
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11
Mechanical
Assembly...
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11
Preliminary
Wiring,
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13
RF
Section
Wiring.
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16
Receiver
Section
Wiring..........
19
Audio
Section
Wiring...
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20
Power
Section
Wiring.
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22
Front
Panel
Assembly
And
Installation.
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Final
Wiring
Above
Chassis.........
24
Final
Wiring
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Chassis.....,...
24
Final
Assembly,
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Connecting
Cables,
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Initial
Test
And
Calibration.
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Types
of
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Installation
Information,
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In
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Troubleshooting
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Service
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Replacements,
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Shipping
Instructions,
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Warrantys
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Bibliography...
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prices
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
The
Heath
Company
reserves
the
right
to
discontinue
instruments
and
to
change
specifications
at
any
time
without
incurring
any
obligation
to
incorporate
new
features
in
instruments
pre-
viously
sold.
Copyright
©
1960
leath
Company
5/29/64
All
rights
reserved
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Summary

Specifications

Transmitter Section Specifications

Details of the transmitter's power input, frequency control, and modulation.

Receiver Section Specifications

Details of the receiver type, sensitivity, speaker size, audio power, and tuning range.

Power Supply Specifications

Details on power rectifier and requirements for internal/external power sources.

Accessories Specifications

Specifications for the included microphone and connecting cables.

General Information

Tube Complement

Lists the types and quantities of vacuum tubes used in the transceiver.

Cabinet Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical dimensions and weight specifications for the unit.

Introduction

Circuit Description

Transmitter Circuit Description

Explains the operation of the transmitter section, including oscillator and amplifier stages.

Receiver Circuit Description

Details the receiver's superregenerative detector and RF amplification stages.

Audio Section Circuit Description

Describes the audio driver, output stages, and modulation/output transformer functions.

Power Supply Circuit Description

Explains the internal power supply operation and voltage doubler circuit.

Construction Notes

Parts List

Proper Soldering Techniques

Step-by-Step Procedure

Mechanical Assembly

Preliminary Wiring

RF Section Wiring

Receiver Section Wiring

Audio Section Wiring

Power Section Wiring

Front Panel Assembly and Installation

Final Wiring Above Chassis

Final Wiring Below Chassis

Final Assembly

Cabinet Installation

Instructions for attaching the main cabinet and rubber feet.

Microphone Cable Assembly

Steps for installing the microphone connector onto the cable.

AC Power Cord Assembly

Procedure for preparing and connecting the AC power cord.

Connecting Cables

Connections for 12 Volt Operation

Wiring instructions for the external power supply cable (12V).

Connections for 6 Volt Operation

Wiring instructions for the external power supply cable (6V).

Dummy Load Construction

Initial Test and Calibration

Receiver and Audio Sections Tests

Checks for power supply, tube installation, and basic receiver operation.

Transmitter Section Tests

Steps for testing the transmitter section, including crystal installation and dummy load.

Receiver Section Alignment

Method 1: Signal Generator or Grid Dipper

Procedure for receiver alignment using electronic test equipment.

Method 2: An-On-The-Air Signal

Procedure for receiver alignment using a remote test signal.

Control Functions

Types of Antennas

Antenna Feed or Matching System

Discusses antenna connectors and the use of baluns for transmission lines.

Installation Information

Installation at a Mobile Location

Guidance for installing the transceiver in vehicles, considering antenna placement.

In Case of Difficulty

Troubleshooting Chart

Replacements

Shipping Instructions

Warranty

Bibliography

Daystrom HEATHKIT HW-29A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDaystrom
ModelHEATHKIT HW-29A
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish