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Small Wonder Labs SW-30+ User Manual

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Instruction Manual
The “Small Wonder - 30+”
30 Meter Superhet Transceiver Kit
Thanks! For purchasing one of the Small Wonder Labs “SW-30+” transceiver kits. This kit is an updated version
of the classic ‘40-40’ transceiver board which originally appeared in the November 1994 issue of QST.
Please take a few moments to look over the section entitled “First Things First”. This is background information
in case you’re fairly new to homebrewing or kit-building.
Please – Be sure to read through the “Building Instructions” portion of this manual before you fire that
soldering iron up! That section contains useful information which is important to your success with this kit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Things First........................................... 2
Materials........................................................ 4
Parts List........................................................ 4-5
Theory of Operation...................................... 6
Schematic...................................................... 7
Pictorial Drawing .......................................... 8
Building Instructions.....................................9-11
Wiring the “SW-30+”.................................... 12
Alignment...................................................... 14
Troubleshooting the “SW-30+” .................... 15
Troubleshooting Values ................................ 17
D. Benson, K1SWL Small Wonder Labs 2/9/2007
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Small Wonder Labs SW-30+ Specifications

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BrandSmall Wonder Labs
ModelSW-30+
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

First Things First: Essential Builder Information

Soldering Best Practices

Tips for successful soldering technique and achieving quality joints.

Theory of Operation

Building Instructions: Component Installation

Component Installation Guidelines

Rules for seating parts, lead length, and component orientation for diodes, resistors, and IC sockets.

Wiring the SW-30+ Transceiver

Alignment and Testing Procedures

Transmitter Tuning and Frequency Setting

Steps to peak transmitter output and set operating frequency.

Troubleshooting and Receiver Alignment

Receiver Sensitivity Tuning

Procedure to peak receiver sensitivity using a slot screwdriver.

Common Troubleshooting Areas

Guidance on power, audio, solder faults, and component orientation.

Advanced Troubleshooting Checks

Transmitter Circuit Checks

Specific checks for keying switch, mixer, buffer/driver, and Q6.

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