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Now, install the 0.1uf (marked 103) monolythic capacitors C3, C5 and C6 in the locations marked on the board. 

Locate and install the 10uf electrolytic capacitor C4 in the location marked on the board. 

Note that it has one lead longer than the other.  That lead goes in the hole with the “+” symbol next to it on the 

board.   The opposite side of the capacitor body is also marked with a “-” to mark the negative lead side.

Inductor

Install the molded inductor L1 in the location marked on the board.

Note that this part is similar in appearance to a resistor but has a body that is usually tapered (thinner) in the 

middle and is usually a different color than most resistors.  

LED

Install the LED.  It has specific polarity and must be installed only one way in the board or it will not work.  It has 

one lead that is longer (the anode=+) and one shorter (the cathode)

The body of the LED will also usually have a slight flat edge on the same side as the short (-)lead.  

The circuit board has a “+” symbol next to one pad of the LED location. To install, insert the LED so that the long 

lead (+lead) goes into the hole with the “+” symbol next to it on the board and the shorter lead goes into the other

hole.

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Summary of Contents for Active Antenna

Page 1: ...ception It can also be used as a local sense antenna in a noise canceling diversity reception system Useful frequency range of approximately 100KHz to over 200Mhz Onboard 9V battery supply Push button...

Page 2: ...resistors and capacitors can speed up the assembly and reduce mistakes You can insert several parts at a time onto the board When you insert a part bend the leads over slightly to hold the part in pla...

Page 3: ...hic Capacitor Label 102 1 C2 0 01uF Monolythic Capacitor Label 103 3 C3 C5 C6 0 1uF Monolythic Capacitor Label 104 1 C4 22uF 22uF Electrolytic Capacitor 16V or higher 1 L1 10uH Molded Inductor BRN BLK...

Page 4: ...ing the table below as a guide If any doubt of the color code use a multmeter to determine the correct parts by measuring their resistance Capacitors Install the 0 001uf 1000pF marked 102 monolythic c...

Page 5: ...ilar in appearance to a resistor but has a body that is usually tapered thinner in the middle and is usually a different color than most resistors LED Install the LED It has specific polarity and must...

Page 6: ...st and check that the switch is seated on the board If not heat the soldered pin while pressing the switch into the board and hold it while the solder solidifies Repeat this with a pin on the opposite...

Page 7: ...battery holder in the location J1 using the included flathead screws and nuts Once secured with the screws solder the two pins that provide power to the board Rubber Feet If the kit is not to be moun...

Page 8: ...switch on the active antenna and you should hear a significant increase in background noise and possibly signals Tune the receiver and you should hear signals as you would with any other antenna Whil...

Page 9: ...Board Layout Schematic Diagram ActiveAntenna20191111 9 Copyright Pacific Antenna 2019...

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