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INDEX LABORATORIES QRP PLUS User Manual

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INDEX LABORATORIES
HF Amateur Radio Transceiver
the QRP PLUS
Contents
FEATURES
2
PUTTING THE QRP PLUS ON THE AIR
3
POWER
3
ANTENNA
4
5
PADDLE
5
MICROPHONE...
5
EARPHONES
6
PANEL CONTROLS
6
OFF/VOL
6
MAIN TUNING
6
DISPLAY
6
ATTENUATOR
6
FAST
7
MEM
7
PWR/S METER
7
XCVE
7
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
8
SIDETONE LEVEL
8
cw
POWER
8
RCVE ANT
9
SERVICE
9
REPLACING THE LITHIUM BATTERY
9
CALIBRATION
10
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT STAGE BIAS
10
S METER ZERO
10
SYNTHESIZER REFERENCE FREQUENCY
11
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
12
RECEIVE
12
SSB TRANSMIT
13
CW TRANSMIT
13
INDEX LABORATORIES
HF Amateur Radio Transceiver
the QRP PLUS
Contents
FEATURES
2
PUTTING THE QRP PLUS ON THE AIR
3
POWER
3
ANTENNA
4
5
PADDLE
5
MICROPHONE
5
EARPHONES
6
PANEL CONTROLS
6
OFF/VOL
6
MAIN TUNING
6
DISPLAY
6
ATTENUATOR
6
FAST
7
MEM
7
PWR/S METER
7
XCVE
7
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
8
SIDETONE LEVEL .-
8
cw
POWER
8
RCVE ANT
9
SERVICE
9
REPLACING THE LITHIUM BATTERY
9
CALIBRATION
10
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT STAGE BIAS
10
S METER ZERO
10
SYNTHESIZER REFERENCE FREQUENCY
11
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
12
RECEIVE
12
.5.513 TRANSMIT
13
CW TRANSMIT
13
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INDEX LABORATORIES QRP PLUS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply13.8 VDC
TypeTransceiver
Frequency Range3.5-29.7 MHz
ModeSSB, CW
RF Output Power5W

Summary

Features of the QRP PLUS Transceiver

Power Requirements for QRP PLUS

Specifies the required 12V DC power source, polarity, fuse, and voltage limits for the QRP PLUS transceiver.

Antenna and Input Connections

Key Jack for CW Operation

Details the 3.5mm phone jack for key connection, voltage, current, and full break-in CW operation.

Paddle Input for Keyer

Explains the 3.5mm stereo jack for keyer paddle, including tip/sleeve connections for dot/dash.

Microphone Compatibility

Describes compatibility with electret microphones and the need for potential rewiring for other types.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Power and Volume Control (OFF/VOL)

Controls power and loudness of received signals, displays serial number on startup.

Main Tuning Dial Functions

Sets operating frequency, steps through memories, adjusts bandwidth, and keyer speed.

LCD Display Information

Shows frequency, bandwidth, and keyer speed in words per minute on the LCD.

Attenuator Functionality

A -20dB position to handle strong signals or high band noise, usually left in NORM.

Fast Tuning Feature

Increases tuning rate to approximately 100KHZ per revolution for rapid frequency changes.

Memory (MEM) Operations

Manages 20 memories, allowing storage and recall of frequencies, retaining data with a lithium battery.

Power and S-Meter Indicator

Displays signal strength in receive mode and relative output power in transmit mode.

Transmit/Receive (XCVE) Mode

Allows tuning to any frequency between 1.8MHZ-29.7MHZ; transmitter operates only within amateur bands.

Rear Panel Controls and Connections

Sidetone Level Adjustment

Adjusts the loudness of the CW sidetone relative to received signals.

Transmitter Output Power Control

Controls transmitter output power in SSB and CW modes, from milliwatts to over five watts.

Service and Maintenance Procedures

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Instructions for replacing the 2016 coin cell battery that retains memory data.

Calibration Procedures for Accuracy

Transmitter Output Stage Bias Calibration

Procedure to adjust the transmitter bias pot (R18) for proper output stage operation and current draw.

S Meter Zero Adjustment

Procedure to adjust R31 on the AF PCB to set the S meter to zero when no antenna is connected.

Synthesizer Reference Frequency Calibration

Instructions for calibrating the synthesizer reference frequency using a counter and signal generator for accuracy.

Circuit Description and Operation

Receive and Transmit Signal Paths

SSB Transmission Signal Flow

Details the signal path from microphone amplification to balanced modulator for SSB transmission.

CW Transmission Signal Flow

Explains the CW transmission process, including keying, BFO shift, and power control.