KIT ASSEMBLY PHASE 1:
Stage A: DC Power Regulation & Distribution Plus
Packet Data I/O Connector
Stage B: Receiver Audio Amplifier
Stage CR: Integrated Circuit FM Receiver
Stage DR: Receiver, Tuned RF Input and Preamp
Stage E-F: Transceiver VCO with Buffer Stages
Each set of Assembly Instructions is introduced by an explanation of how that
part of the circuit works and what it is for. LEARN as you build!
ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION:
Master Kit Parts List
Important Information About Kit Parts and the Printed Circuit Board.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION, PLL
SYNTHESIZER ALIGNMENT, & TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENT
Medium-heat (25 to 50 watt) soldering pencil with clean, tinned tip
Damp sponge to keep soldering tip clean
Thin diameter ROSIN core solder
Diagonal cutters or wire nippers
Wire strippers
Small pair of pliers
Small screwdriver
Ruler
Tweezers (to install SMT C75)
Non-metallic alignment tool
Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
50-ohm Dummy Load (5-10 watt rating)
VHF RF power output meter
ALIGNMENT: A feature of the FX design is that Synthesizer Alignment can be
accomplished by listening carefully to a transmitted signal of known accuracy.
To adjust trimmer capacitor C81 "by the numbers," use your Ramsey
Frequency Counter or a digitally accurate VHF receiver with BFO.
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