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Discusses suitable aerials and grounding systems for the receiver.
Details the simplest aerial system, its construction, and placement.
Explains the construction and properties of a half-wave dipole aerial.
Describes a fan dipole, a multi-band aerial configuration.
Covers ready-made vertical aerial systems and their suitability.
Explains active aerial systems and their use with short aerials.
Discusses home-constructed loop aerials for low-frequency reception.
Details power requirements, polarity, and mains connection safety.
Recommends external speakers and their impedance requirements.
Explains the record output for taping stations or driving decoders.
Introduces different transmission types encountered by the receiver.
Explains Amplitude Modulation, its use in broadcasting, and tuning.
Discusses bandwidth, signal overlap, and receiver filters for AM.
Explains Single Sideband transmissions and their types (USB/LSB).
Describes Morse code transmission and reception with the receiver.
Explains RTTY signals and the need for terminal units.
Covers FAX transmission and the requirement for decoders.
Discusses narrow-band FM reception and squelch operation.
Explains AM signal fading and techniques to improve reception.
Describes the ECSS technique for improving AM reception.
Explains Synchronous AM detection for enhanced AM reception.
Details the S-meter calibration and function.
Explains the selection of six available reception modes.
Describes the indicator for synchronous detector lock.
Details the 5-digit LCD and its indicators.
Explains the rotary control for tuning and memory selection.
Describes the headphone output and its function.
Explains the combined volume and power control function.
Details the audio tonal quality adjustment.
Explains the function of the RF attenuator.
Describes how to change receiver bandwidth filters.
Explains the buttons for 1 MHz frequency increments.
Describes how to switch to and preview memory mode.
Explains the indicator for memory mode.
Details the channel monitoring function.
Explains how to recall stored frequencies.
Describes how to save current frequencies into memory.
Connection for the optional K-225 keypad.
Input for 50/75 Ohm coaxial cable or whip aerial.
Selects between different antenna inputs.
Connection for wire antennae without coaxial cable.
Connection for earth grounding to reduce interference.
Adjusts the squelch threshold for FM reception.
Provides a fixed level audio output for recorders.
Connects an external speaker, disabling the internal one.
Connection for the external power supply.
Explains how volume and tone affect sound quality and operation.
Details tuning methods, including rotary control and MHz buttons.
Lists normal and fast tune rates for different receiver modes.
Describes specific tuning procedures for AMS mode.
Explains direct frequency entry using the optional keypad.
Discusses the RF attenuator's benefits and usage.
Details how to select different IF filter bandwidths.
Explains the 30 memory functions: preview, recall, store, channel.
Describes the four special functions accessed via the FN button.
Details using the whip antenna with the pre-amplifier.
Explains adjusting the FM squelch level.
Covers common issues like microprocessor crashes and environmental factors.
Details the external keypad for frequency entry and memory selection.
Explains the detector unit for FM and Synchronous AM.
Describes the internal battery option for portable use.
Covers the whip antenna with pre-amplifier for portable operation.
Details the optional high-quality external loudspeaker.
Specifies the receiver's tuning range.
Lists the supported reception modes.
Describes the receiver's architecture (PLL tuning, dual conversion).
Details the LCD display and signal strength meter.
Explains tuning methods and rates.
Covers memory capacity, functions, and keypad selection.
Lists selectable IF filter bandwidths for different modes.
Details the audio peak filter for CW reception.
Specifies the selectable 20 dB attenuator.
Lists the primary controls and their functions.
Details the various antenna input connectors.
Lists headphone, external speaker, and record outputs.
Specifies DC supply voltage and internal battery details.
Provides physical size and weight of the receiver.
General overview of performance metrics.
Specifies signal levels required for different modes.
Lists sensitivity by frequency range and mode.
Details IF filter bandwidths and shape factors.
Specifies reciprocal mixing and intermodulation effects.
Lists image and fixed response rejection levels.
Details frequency drift and error specifications.
Describes AGC attack and release times for different modes.
Explains the noise blanker operation.
Specifies power output levels for speakers and headphones.
Details frequency response curves for different filters and tone settings.
Specifies THD for AM and SSB modes.
Details lock range and audio distortion under fading.
Lists S/N ratios for AM and SSB modes.
Specifies voltage range and current consumption.
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