Elecraft XV Assembly Manual for XV432 MHz - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Technical Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Repair / Alignment Service .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Overview of the Kit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tools Required ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Inventory ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Identifying Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Assembly Process ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Forming Component Leads ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Step-By-Step Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Soldering, Desoldering and Plated-Through Holes ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
PARTS INVENTORY ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
BOARD ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Front Panel PCB ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
RF PCB Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Final Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
TEST AND ALIGNMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 46