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Hobby PCB HARDROCK-50 User Manual

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HARDROCK-
50
Operating
Instructions
Jim Veatch
WA2EUJ
3 April 2015
50
Instructions
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Hobby PCB HARDROCK-50 Specifications

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BrandHobby PCB
ModelHARDROCK-50
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

BASIC OPERATION

Connecting the Hardrock-50 Amplifier

Explains necessary connections for the HR50 amplifier and its components.

QRP Transceiver Setup

Details basic, PTT, and band data connection setups for QRP transceivers.

SDR Transceiver Setup

Explains setting up SDR transceivers using computer band data via USB.

HR50 Operation and Screens

Describes the HR50's tuning process, RX screen, and TX screen displays.

Safety and Operational Limits

Covers general safety, input power, voltage, VSWR, and temperature limits for the HR50.

MENU SETTINGS

Menu Navigation and Core Settings

Explains menu navigation and covers core settings like baud rate and serial modes.

Operational and ATU Menu Settings

Details settings for temperature display, wattmeter calibration, hang time, key-up delay, and ATU mode.

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

ATU Specifications and Menu Options

Lists ATU technical specs and available menu options including modes like Bypass and Active.

ATU Operation and Tuning

Covers ATU operational procedures, tuning, recalling solutions, and QRP mode.

TRANSCEIVER INTERFACING

ACC Jack and KX3 Interfacing

Details the ACC jack pinout and specific setup for the Elecraft KX-3.

Interfacing Other Transceivers

Guides for connecting with Yaesu FT-817, Flexradio Flex-1500, and AE9RB Peaberry SDR.

SERIAL COMMANDS

Command Structure and Basic Commands

Explains command format and covers commands for frequency, ATU, band, and baud rate.

Advanced Commands and Status

Details commands for keying mode, KX3 data, RX status, ATU messages, and temperature.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Driver and Bootloader Installation

Guides on installing necessary USB drivers and the bootloader software for firmware updates.

Updating HR50 and ATU Firmware

Step-by-step instructions for updating the main HR50 and ATU firmware.