Vectronics VEC-101K User Manual
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VEC-101K Owner's Manual
Shortwave Converter Kit
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! ! 3. Select the two chokes to be used for the lowest frequency Short Wave
band. Install and solder at the following locations (both chokes must
be identical values):
! ! 4. L2, selected choke value
! ! 5. L4, selected choke value
! ! 6. Select the two chokes to be used for the highest frequency Short Wave
band. Install and solder at the following locations (both chokes must
be identical values):
! ! 7. L1, selected choke value
! ! 8. L3 selected choke value
Phase 2: Capacitors
Locate the four 100-pF ceramic trimmer capacitors. Install and solder at the
following locations:
! ! 1. C10
100-pF ceramic trimmer
! ! 2. C11
100-pF ceramic trimmer
! ! 3. C12
100-pF ceramic trimmer
! ! 4. C13
100-pF ceramic trimmer
Locate the two .1-uF ceramic disc capacitors (.1 or 104). Do not confuse the two
.1 ceramic disc capacitors with the two .1 monolithic capacitors! Install and
solder at the following locations:
! ! 5. C4
.1-uF ceramic disk (.1 or 104)
! ! 6. C5
.1-uF ceramic disk (.1 or 104)
Important Note: never use force to seat a monolithic cap into the PC board. If
the spacing isn't right, pre-form the leads to the correct spacing before
installation!
TV Mast
1-1/2" PVC Pipe
30"
Mast Clamp
106"
7-8 Turns RG-58
Aluminum Tubing or Rod
(Thick Wall)
Small Diameter
Locate the two .1-uF monolithic capacitors (.1 or 104). Install and solder at the
following locations:
! ! 7. C6
.1-uF monolithic (.1 or 104)