Elecraft XV Assembly Manual for XV432 MHz - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
This is the assembly manual for the Elecraft XV432 transverter kit. A
separate manual covers the assembly of the Elecraft XV50, XV144 and
XV222 transverters.
Full details of the Elecraft transverters including specifications,
installation, operation, circuit descriptions, options, troubleshooting and
maintenance instructions are included in the Owner’s Manual which
accompanies this kit.
This is an intermediate-to-advanced kit, yet you'll be surprised at how
uncomplicated it is to build. All of the radio frequency (RF) circuits are on
one printed circuit board (PCB). A second smaller PCB holds the
microcontroller and front-panel LEDs. High-quality, double-sided PCBs
are used, with plated-through holes for optimal RF performance. Point-to-
point wiring is minimal. All components to be installed have wire leads;
the few surface-mount devices required are pre-installed on the PC.
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Included with this manual is the Elecraft XV Transverter
Builder’s Alert, Bypass Capacitor Change which describes an important
modification to your XV432. The parts required are included with this
kit. The assembly instructions in this manual will refer you to the
Builder’s Alert at the proper time to install those components.
Customer Service Information
Technical Assistance
You can send e-mail to [email protected] and we will respond
quickly - typically the same day Monday through Friday. Telephone
assistance is available from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Pacific time (weekdays
only) at 831-763-4211. Please use e-mail rather than calling when possible
since this gives us a written record of the details of your problem and
allows us to handle a larger number of requests each day.
Repair / Alignment Service (We want to make sure everyone
succeeds!)
If necessary, you may return your Elecraft product to us for repair or
alignment. (Note: We offer unlimited email and phone support to get your
kit running, so please try that route first as we can usually help you find
the problem quickly.)
IMPORTANT: You must contact Elecraft before mailing your
product to obtain authorization for the return, what address to ship it to
and current information on repair fees and turnaround times. (Frequently
we can determine the cause of your problem and save you the trouble of
shipping it back to us.) Our repair location is different from our factory
location in Aptos. We will give you the address to ship your kit to at the
time of repair authorization. Packages shipped to Aptos without
authorization will incur an additional shipping charge for reshipment
from Aptos to our repair depot
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To ship the unit, first seal it in a plastic bag to protect the finish. Use a
sturdy packing carton with at least 3-in (8 cm) of foam or shredded paper
on all sides. Seal the package with reinforced tape. (Neither Elecraft or the
carrier will accept liability for damage due to improper packaging.)