Vectronics VEC-1320K - Manual (Page 3)

VEC-1320K/1330K/1340K/1380K Owner's Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This inexpensive transceiver kit provides a great first introduction to QRP
operation, one of the hottest and fastest growing activities in amateur radio.
When you build it, you'll discover what thousands of QRP enthusiasts already
know--it doesn't take a degree from MIT to "homebrew" a rig that works!
Indeed, all it takes are a few simple tools and a couple relaxing evenings of your
time. And, once you complete it, you'll quickly unseat another myth--that it
takes a $1000 radio to work DX. The VEC QRP-CW Transceiver Kit is simple
to build and even easier to align. VXO frequency control and broadband
transmitter circuitry eliminate the need for costly alignment equipment or tricky
calibration procedures. Connect an antenna, peak the receiver's front-end
trimmer, and you're ready to go! You'll get microvolt sensitivity and a solid
QRP CW signal with shaped keying. Best of all, you'll experience the
excitement of working other stations using a simple home-built rig you made
with your own two hands!
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Construction Area: Kit construction requires a clean, smooth, and well-lighted
area where you can easily organize and handle small parts without losing them.
An inexpensive sheet of white poster board makes an excellent construction
surface and provides protection for the underlying table or desk. Well-diffused
overhead lighting is a plus, and a supplemental high-intensity desk lamp is
especially helpful for close-up work. Safety is always important! Be sure to use
a suitable high-temperature stand for your soldering iron, and keep the work area
free of combustible clutter.
Universal Kit-building Tools: Although your particular kit may require
additional items for completion, virtually all construction projects require a work
area outfitted with the following tools and supplies.
! 30 to 60 Watt Soldering Iron
! High-temperature Iron Holder with Moist Cleaning Sponge
! Rosin-core Solder (thin wire size preferred, .031”)
!"Needle Nose Pliers or Surgical Hemostats
! Diagonal Cutters or “Nippy Cutters”
! Solder Sucker (squeeze or vacuum pump type), or Desoldering Braid
! Bright Desk Lamp
! Magnifying Glass