Elecraft XV Transverter Owner's Manual User Manual
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Using an Elecraft K2 or K3 as the I.F. Transceiver ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Customer Service and Support ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Assistance .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Repair / Alignment Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
General ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Transmitter .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Receiver ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Quick-Start Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation Options ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Elecraft K3 Setup Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Elecraft K2 Setup Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Non-Elecraft 28 MHz Rig – Separate Transmit and Receive RF Connections ............................................................................................................ 9
Non-Elecraft 28 MHz Rig – Single Transmit and Receive RF Connection ................................................................................................................. 10
Transverter Control Cable........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Daisy-Chaining Multiple Transverters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using an External Receive Preamplifier ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using an External Power Amplifier ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Cautions to Avoid Spurious Emissions From Your Station ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Turning the Transverter On......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Power Output Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16