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Transistors

Install the BF-256 JFET transistor in the position Q1.  This is a plastic T0-92 case part and it is static sensitive so use 

care in handling.

Note to orient the body of Q1 with the board layout.  The center leg will need to be bent back slightly to go into 

the offset center hole in the board. 

 Next,  locate and install the BC-547 bipolar transistor in the location Q2 on the board.  This part is also in a black 

plastic, TO-92 case and is installed in the same way as Q1.

Power Switch

Locate and install the DPDT switch in position S1 on the board.   This switch has 6 pins that fit into the holes in the 

board. The orientation of the switch does not matter.  

Solder a single pin first 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 end of the switch.  This will hold it in place while the other 4 pins are 

soldered. 

Gently press the supplied button cap onto the blue switch shaft as shown above.

BNC

Note: If you plan to mount this kit in a case or build into another assembly where input and output connectors will

not be needed or if you are using connectors to be mounted on the case you will not want to install the on board 

BNC connector.

Solder the supplied BNC connector on each end of the board in the position marked J2.  Be sure that the 

connector is fully seated and both small leads extend through the board.  Then solder the support pins one at a 

time.  

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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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