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Hammarlund HQ-145X - User Manual

Hammarlund HQ-145X
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Instructions for carefully unpacking the receiver and checking components.

SPEAKER CONNECTION

How to connect a 3.2 ohm speaker to the chassis terminals.

POWER CONNECTIONS

Ensure correct voltage and frequency before connecting power.

INSTALLING ANTENNA

Details on connecting single wire or balanced antennas to the HQ-145X.

BREAK-IN RELAY

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAIN TUNING

How to use the Main Tuning dial for continuous coverage.

BAND SPREAD TUNING

Using the Band Spread Dial for expanded coverage on amateur bands.

20 METER BAND SPREAD POSITION

Specific instructions for the 20 Meter band spread position.

100 KCS CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

How the crystal calibrator provides check points for dial calibration.

SUGGESTED TUNING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for tuning the receiver for optimal reception.

TELECHRON AUTOMATIC TIMER

Instructions for using the built-in Telechron Automatic Clock-Timer.

OPERATION

AM RECEPTION

Recommended control positions for AM reception.

CODE OR SINGLE SIDEBAND RECEPTION

Recommended control positions for CW/SSB reception.

CIRCUIT THEORY

PRE-SELECTION

How antenna input and RF amplifier stages provide pre-selection and gain.

CONVERTER STAGE

Details on the converter stage and its oscillator configuration.

VFO LIMITER SWITCH FUNCTIONS

Functions of the 4-position VFO Limiter Switch.

455 KCS IF AMPLIFIER

Description of the 455 Kcs IF amplifier stages and crystal filter.

DETECTOR AND NOISE LIMITER

Functionality of the second detector, AVC system, and noise limiter.

AVC SYSTEM

How Automatic Volume Control minimizes fading and variations.

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

Details on the audio amplifier stages and negative feedback.

S METER (CARRIER LEVEL)

Function and adjustment of the "S" meter for tuning and signal strength.

BEAT FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR

Operation of the Beat Frequency Oscillator control.

CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

Functionality of the 100 Kcs crystal calibrator.

SERVICE AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

RF AND IF ALIGNMENT

Requirements and tools for RF and IF alignment.

IF ALIGNMENT

SWEEP GENERATOR METHOD (PREFERRED)

Detailed steps for IF alignment using a sweep generator.

SINGLE FREQUENCY METHOD (ALTERNATE)

Steps for IF alignment using a single frequency method.

BEAT FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT

Procedure for aligning the Beat Frequency Oscillator.

3035 KCS IF ALIGNMENT

RF ALIGNMENT

General guidance for RF alignment and adjustments.

POSSIBLE RECEIVER DIFFICULTY

DIAL SCALES NOT ILLUMINATED

Troubleshooting step for unlit dial scales and non-operational receiver.

EXCESSIVE HUM

Troubleshooting step for excessive hum, often due to a defective 12AX7 tube.

POOR NOISE LIMITER ACTION

Troubleshooting step for noise limiter issues, often due to a defective 6AL5 tube.

ERRATIC OR POOR S METER PERFORMANCE

Troubleshooting for "S" meter issues, often related to 6BA6 tubes.

ANTENNA TRIMMER CORD REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the antenna trimmer cord assembly.

PARTS LIST

CAPACITORS

List of capacitors with schematic designation, description, and part number.

RESISTORS

List of resistors with schematic designation, description, and part number.

COILS

List of coils with schematic designation, description, and part number.

TRANSFORMERS

List of transformers with schematic designation, description, and part number.

SWITCHES

List of switches with schematic designation, description, and part number.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

List of special assemblies with schematic designation, description, and part number.

PLUG AND CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR (ACCESSORY)

List of components for the plug-in crystal calibrator accessory.

MISCELLANEOUS

List of miscellaneous parts like lamps, jacks, knobs, and windows.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

List of optional accessories available for the receiver.

TUBES

List of vacuum tubes with schematic designation, description, and part number.

STANDARD WARRANTY

DO NOT MAKE ANY RETURNS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

Instructions on how to handle equipment returns and repairs.

Hammarlund HQ-145X Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHammarlund
ModelHQ-145X
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

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