Vectronics HFT-1500 User Manual

Table of Contents
FEATURES..................................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 1
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS AND CONTROLS.........................................1
CONTROLS........................................................................................................ 1
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS.........................................................................1
OTHER................................................................................................................ 2
CONTOLS / CONNECTORS.........................................................................................2
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS........................................................................... 2
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS.........................................................................4
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.....................................................................5
BEFORE OPERATION...................................................................................... 5
TUNING..........................................................................................................................6
USING THE BARGRAPH............................................................................................. 7
NOTES............................................................................................................................8
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................... 8
METER CALIBRATION ...............................................................................................9
METER CALIBRATION PEOCEDURE........................................................... 9
YOUR NOTES................................................................................................................ 10
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.............................................................................................. 11

Vectronics HFT-1500 Specifications

General

Brand	Vectronics
Model	HFT-1500
Category	Tuner
Language	English

Summary

Features Overview

Technical Specifications

Front Panel Indicators and Controls

Details front panel indicators and controls.

Front Panel Controls

Describes the various controls on the front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors

Lists and describes rear panel connectors.

Front Panel Functions - Part 1

Transmitter Control

Explains the continuously adjustable input capacitor for the transmitter.

Power and SWR Meter

Details the dual needle meter for power and SWR readings.

Front Panel Functions - Part 2

Antenna Output Capacitor

Details the continuously adjustable output capacitor for the antenna.

Mode Switch Operation

Describes the six-position rotary switch for antenna connection modes.

Roller Inductor

Details the 28 uH continuously variable roller inductor.

Power Range Selection

Explains the two-position switch for power range selection.

Meter Illumination

Describes the two-position switch for meter illumination.

Digital Bargraph Display

Explains the 21-digit LED bargraph display.

Installation Procedures

Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for connecting the tuner.

Pre-Operation Checks

Pre-operation checks and settings.

Tuning Procedure

Using the Bargraph Display

Notes and Technical Assistance

Operational Notes

Provides operational advice and SWR guidelines.

Technical Support Information

Offers contact information for technical assistance.

Meter Calibration

Meter Calibration Procedure

Detailed steps for calibrating the meter.

Schematic Diagram