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Vectronics VEC-1292K User Manual

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VEC-1292K Owner’s Manual

Stereo Transmitter Kit

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L2 R8

SW1

Y1

C12

L1

Antenna Lead

Separate the turns

two mounting holes.

Note:

evenly so the coil

fits between the

! ! 33. Install the 5-turn coil at L1 and solder.

L1 requires the addition of a center tap. If your coil has enamel insulation,
locate the center turn and scrape a patch of insulation off with a hobby knife to
expose the copper beneath. If the coil has tin plating, disregard this instruction
and solder directly to the plating.

! ! 34. Get the 2" length of insulated wire and strip 1/4" of insulation from

both ends (if necessary).

! ! 35. Tack-solder one end of the insulated wire to the middle turn of L1.

! ! 36. Place the other end of the insulated into W1 and solder.

Your kit contains a miniature DPDT switch. Some versions require installation
of a plastic clip-on support at the front of the switch body. This piece relieves
stress on the pins and ensures level seating. If your parts kit contains this piece,
install as shown:

Once the switch is prepared for installation:

! ! 37. Install the DPDT mini power switch at SW1

The Stereo Transmitter ICs in your kit will be installed using a IC socket. Like
the IC itself, the socket is keyed at one end to indicate proper positioning.