Vectronics VEC-102K - Manual

VEC-102K World Band Receiver
Instruction and Kit Assembly Manual
Table of Contents
Receiver Features ...................................................................................................... 2
Introduction No. 1: For Beginners............................................................................ 3
Introduction No. 1: For Hams, Experienced Experimenters .................................... 6
Schematic Diagram of VEC-102K............................................................................ 8
Receiver Controls ...................................................................................................... 9
Understanding and Using the Regeneration Control................................................. 11
Tuning SSB Voice Signals ........................................................................................ 12
Some Helpful Terms & Abbreviations...................................................................... 13
VEC-102K Parts List ................................................................................................ 15
PC Board X-Ray View .............................................................................................. 17
Before You Start Building......................................................................................... 18
STEP-BY-STEP KIT CONSTRUCTION (19-31)
Phase 1 (steps 1-1 to 1-10) ........................................................................................ 19
Phase 2 (steps 2-1 to 2-20) ........................................................................................ 20
Phase 3 (steps 3-1 to 3-20) ........................................................................................ 22
Phase 4 (steps 4-1 to 4-14) ........................................................................................ 23
Phase 5 (Testing and Initial Adjustment) .................................................................. 25
Phase 6 (Final Assembly, Adjustment of C5) ........................................................... 27
Dial Calibration Adjustment of Timmer Capacitor C5 ............................................. 29
Note to Hams or Experimenters ................................................................................ 29
Using and Enjoying Your Receiver........................................................................... 30
Setting Up a Useful Shortwave Antenna................................................................... 31
Power Receiver's Audio Circuit ................................................................................ 31
About the 5 Tuning Ranges of Your Receiver .......................................................... 32
Shortwave Listening in General ................................................................................ 33
In Case of Difficulty.................................................................................................. 34
Notes for Radio Hams & Experimenters................................................................... 35
Conclusion................................................................................................................. 36