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DRAKE 2-nt - User Manual

DRAKE 2-nt
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Summary

STANDARD WARRANTY

SECTION 1 INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Instructions for safely removing the 2-NT from its shipping carton and checking for damage.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Details the electrical power source needed for the 2-NT Transmitter.

LOCATION

Guidance on selecting a suitable and safe operating location for the 2-NT.

CABLING

Instructions on connecting the 2-NT to receivers and speakers using appropriate cables.

SECTION 2 ANTENNAS

GENERAL

Overview of antenna systems, their importance, and basic principles for radio stations.

SECTION 3 OPERATION

TUNING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for connecting and tuning the 2-NT Transmitter for operation.

DELAY CONTROL

Explanation of how to adjust the delay time for transmit-receive switching.

STBY POSITION OF FUNCTION SWITCH

How to use the STBY position for code practice oscillator functionality.

SPOT POSITION OF FUNCTION SWITCH

Procedure for using the SPOT position to tune the receiver to the transmitter frequency.

EXT SWITCH

Details on using an external switch for manual control of the transmitter.

SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY COVERAGE

Details the amateur bands for which the 2-NT provides crystal-controlled CW operation.

CHARACTERISTICS

Lists key operational features and performance aspects of the 2-NT Transmitter.

ACCESSORIES

Lists optional accessories and components like crystals available for the 2-NT.

SECTION 5 THEORY OF OPERATION

BLOCK DIAGRAM

A diagram illustrating the functional blocks and signal flow within the 2-NT Transmitter.

CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR

Explanation of the crystal oscillator circuit and its role in frequency generation.

DRIVER AMPLIFIER

Details the function and operation of the driver amplifier stage in the transmitter.

POWER AMPLIFIER

Description of the power amplifier stage, its biasing, and output tuning.

TVI FILTER

Explains the purpose and function of the low pass filter for TV interference reduction.

KEYING AND RELAY CONTROL

Details the circuits responsible for keying the transmitter and controlling transmit/receive relays.

RELAY K1

Describes the functions performed by the contacts of relay K1 during operation.

SIDETONE OSCILLATOR

Explanation of the sidetone oscillator circuit and its gain control.

MUTING

How the transmitter mutes the receiver during transmission, including compatibility with other receivers.

SECTION 6 SERVICE DATA

TUBE REPLACEMENT

Instructions and warnings for safely replacing vacuum tubes in the 2-NT Transmitter.

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

Procedure for taking resistance measurements to diagnose faults, with a resistance chart.

VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

Guidance on measuring voltages within the 2-NT using a VTVM, with a voltage chart.

ALIGNMENT

Steps for touching up the transmitter alignment after component replacement or age.

PLATE METER CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the plate current meter if it is replaced or drifts.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

General advice on troubleshooting, component replacement, and contacting the service department.

DRAKE 2-nt Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDRAKE
Model2-nt
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

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