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General| Brand | Kenwood |
|---|---|
| Model | TS-520SE |
| Category | Transceiver |
| Language | English |
Overview of the TS-520SE, its features, and capabilities.
Details on AC power, antenna, microphone, and speaker/headphone requirements.
Instructions for unpacking the transceiver and checking accessories.
Guidelines for choosing a suitable and safe operating location.
Proper grounding, antenna, key, and power connections.
Grouping of front panel controls by function: metering, tuning, selection, and gain.
Controls located on the side panel, including RF Volt, Bias, Delay, Anti-VOX, and VOX Gain.
Grouping of rear panel controls: power, fuses, signal connections, and accessory ports.
Initial setup and safety checks before operating the transceiver.
Steps for tuning signals, reading frequency, and optimizing reception.
Calibrating the transceiver's frequency display and fixed channels.
Receiving WWV, adjusting RF Gain, Noise Blanker, AGC, RIT, and RF Attenuator.
Adjusting plate idling current and drive tuning for optimal transmission.
Instructions for operating in SSB and CW modes, including PTT and VOX.
Using linear amplifiers, fixed frequency operation, cross channel, speech processor, SSTV, and phone patch.
Guidelines for safely carrying and transporting the transceiver.
Overall block diagram illustrating the transceiver's functional units.
Overview of the transceiver's solid-state design and modular construction.
Description of the circuitry for both transmit and receive operations.
Detailed descriptions of the Carrier, Generator, RF, IF, NB, AF, VFO, Marker, VOX, FIX-AVR, Rectifier, HV, Indicator, and Final Amplifier boards.
General maintenance guidelines, safety precautions, and cabinet removal.
Instructions for installing optional accessories like the CW filter and connecting external devices.
Installing extension feet and connecting the VFO-520S.
Connecting the DG-5 Digital Display and installing fixed channel crystals.
Procedure for aligning the receiver RF section and its coils.
Aligning heterodyne crystal oscillators and WWV reception.
Aligning Noise Blanker, IF boards, S-meter, and AVR circuit.
Adjusting RIT, AGC, DRIVE coils, carrier balance, neutralization, sidetone, VFO, and calibrator.
Information on replacing fuses, cleaning the unit, and ordering spare parts.
Guidelines for returning the equipment for service and repair.
Overview of common problems and their causes, not related to defective components.
Troubleshooting symptoms for power, frequency, and signal issues.
Specific symptoms and remedies for receiver performance problems.
Specific symptoms and remedies for transmitter performance issues.
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