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Heathkit SB-401 User Manual

Heathkit SB-401
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Assembly
and
Operation
of
the
en
arserr
SSB
TRANSMITTER
MODEL
SB-401
HEATH
COMPANY
BENTON
HARBOR,
MICHIGAN
49022
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Heathkit SB-401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHeathkit
ModelSB-401
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

INITIAL TEST

ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT WITH SB-303 RECEIVER AS A TRANSCEIVER

Steps to align the transmitter when used with an SB-303 receiver.

8.6 MEGAHERTZ TRAP ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the 8.6 MHz trap.

CARRIER GENERATOR

Steps for adjusting the carrier generator circuit.

NEUTRALIZING

Steps to balance output tubes for proper operation.

FINAL BIAS

Steps to set the bias for the final amplifier tubes.

MICROPHONE CONNECTION

Instructions for connecting a microphone to the transmitter.

LMO ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to calibrate the Linear Master Oscillator.

CRYSTAL INSTALLATION

Procedure for installing crystals in the unit.

HETERODYNE OSCILLATOR

Steps for adjusting the heterodyne oscillator.

DRIVER

Procedure for adjusting the driver stage.

CARRIER NULL ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to balance the modulator and minimize carrier output.

FREQUENCY SHIFT ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust the frequency shift for proper operation.

FINAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENT

Final tuning steps for maximum output.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Overview of allowable operating conditions and equipment combinations.

TRANSMITTER OPERATION

Details on operating the transmitter.

CW

Instructions for operating the transmitter in CW mode.

SSB

Instructions for operating the transmitter in SSB mode.

TRANSMITTER OPERATION ONLY

Steps for operating the transmitter independently of a receiver.

CW TUNE-UP

Step-by-step guide for tuning up in CW mode.

SSB TUNE-UP

Step-by-step guide for tuning up in SSB mode.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Table of common difficulties and their possible causes.

FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE

SPECIFICATIONS

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Explanation of the schematic diagram.

AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER AND CATHODE FOLLOWER

Description of the audio preamplifier and cathode follower stages.

VOX AMPLIFIER

Description of the VOX amplifier stage.

LSB-USB-CW CARRIER GENERATOR AND CATHODE FOLLOWER

Description of carrier generator circuits.

BALANCED MODULATOR

Description of the balanced modulator circuit.

LINEAR MASTER OSCILLATOR

Description of the linear master oscillator.

AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL

Description of the ALC circuit.

POWER SUPPLY

METERING CIRCUITS

Explanation of how the meter circuits work.

High Voltage

How high voltage is measured.

RELATIVE POWER

How relative power is measured.

CIRCUIT BOARD X-RAY VIEWS

CHASSIS PHOTOGRAPHS

VOLTAGE AND RESISTANCE CHART NOTES

RESISTANCE CHART

Chart listing resistance values for various components.

VOLTAGE CHART

Chart listing voltage values for various components.

REPLACEMENT PARTS PRICE LIST

MIXER-BANDPASS CIRCUIT BOARD

List of parts for the mixer-bandpass circuit board.

CARRIER GENERATOR CIRCUIT BOARD

List of parts for the carrier generator circuit board.

CHASSIS PARTS

List of parts for chassis mounting.

SCHEMATIC OF THE SSB TRANSMITTER MODEL SB-401

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