Elecraft XV Assembly Manual for XV222 User Manual
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Repair / Alignment Service (We want to make sure everyone succeeds!) .......................................................................................................................... 1
PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Overview of the Kit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Tools Required ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking and Inventory ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Identifying Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Assembly Process ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Forming Component Leads .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Step-By-Step Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Soldering, Desoldering and Plated-Through Holes ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
PARTS INVENTORY .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
FRONT PANEL PCB ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Uninstalled Components .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
RF PCB ASSEMBLY – PART I ................................................................................................................................................. 26
RF PCB ASSEMBLY – PART II ................................................................................................................................................ 39
XV50 – 50 MHz Transverter............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
XV144 –144 MHz Transverter ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
XV222 – 222 MHz Transverter .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
RF PCB ASSEMBLY – PART III ............................................................................................................................................... 47
FINAL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
FINAL TEST AND ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 54