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Lowe Electronics HF-150 User Manual

Lowe Electronics HF-150
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Lowe Electronics HF-150 Specifications

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BrandLowe Electronics
ModelHF-150
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

HF-150 BLOCK DIAGRAM

Circuit description

RF and IF section

Describes RF signals converted to 45 MHz and 455 kHz intermediate frequencies.

Power supply

Details the three supply rails, regulators, and battery operation.

PLL section

Frequency configuration

Explains LO, HET, CAR signal generation for receiver tuning.

PLL system

Explains how the PLL controls the local oscillator frequency using a reference.

Control section

Microcontroller and control program

Details the microcontroller's role in receiver operation and control.

Test routines

Describes the receiver's built-in test and alignment routines.

Test and alignment

Test point function

Lists test points and their corresponding voltages/signals.

Control unit test

Explains fault indications and tests for the control system.

Reference oscillator adjustment

Details the adjustment of the reference oscillator frequency.

Heterodyne oscillator adjustment

Covers adjustment of the heterodyne oscillator for audio output.

Local oscillator adjustment

Describes the adjustment and checks for the local oscillator coil.

IF alignment

Details sensitivity tests and alignment of the IF transformer T4.

Input filter alignment

Explains adjusting TC3 for minimum SINAD in the input filter.

Whip amplifier test

Describes sensitivity tests for the whip aerial pre-amplifier.

Microcontroller function and display driver test

Describes testing the microcontroller and display via the MEM button.

Frequency memory (EEPROM chip, Q2) test

Explains testing the EEPROM for frequency memory integrity.

Receiver specification

Power supply

Specifies DC supply voltage and typical power consumption.