QRP Labs QCX 5W CW, Assembly Instructions Manual

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QCX assembly Rev 1.08
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3.46 Install 4-pin GPS header .................................................................................................................................. 42
3.47 Install 3-pin DVM/RF detector header ............................................................................................................ 42
3.48 Install 1-pin test points ................................................................................................................................... 43
3.49 Install power connector .................................................................................................................................. 43
3.50 Install 7805 voltage regulator IC11 ................................................................................................................. 44
3.51 Install pin headers for the LCD module........................................................................................................... 44
3.52 Wind and install toroid L4 ............................................................................................................................... 45
3.53 Wind and install toroid L2 ............................................................................................................................... 47
3.54 Wind and install toroids L1 and L3 .................................................................................................................. 48
3.55 Wind and install transformer T1 ..................................................................................................................... 49
3.56 Install RF output BNC connector ..................................................................................................................... 55
3.57 Install 3.5mm stereo connectors .................................................................................................................... 56
3.58 Install buttons S2 and S3 (left and right buttons) ........................................................................................... 56
3.59 Install rotary encoder ...................................................................................................................................... 57
3.60 Install microswitch .......................................................................................................................................... 57
3.61 Install gain control potentiometer R36 ........................................................................................................... 58
3.62 Install four 12mm hex spacers at the LCD corners ......................................................................................... 59
3.63 Install four 12mm hex spacers at the PCB corners ......................................................................................... 59
3.64 Install knobs .................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.65 Install 16-pin female connector on LCD module............................................................................................. 60
3.66 Install microcontroller ..................................................................................................................................... 60
3.67 Install LCD and the remaining 4 screws to bolt LCD module .......................................................................... 60
3.68 Connections for off-board mounting of controls ............................................................................................ 61
3.69 Connections for basic operation ..................................................................................................................... 62
3.70 Adjustment and alignment ............................................................................................................................. 63
4. Operating instructions ............................................................................................................................................ 67
4.1 Overview of features ....................................................................................................................................... 67
4.2 Display elements ............................................................................................................................................. 69
4.3 Operator controls ............................................................................................................................................ 70
4.4 Tune rate ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
4.5 Keyer speed ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
4.6 RIT ................................................................................................................................................................... 71
4.7 VFO mode........................................................................................................................................................ 72
4.8 VFO A/B frequency swap ................................................................................................................................ 72
4.9 Frequency Presets ........................................................................................................................................... 72
4.10 Automated message transmission mode ....................................................................................................... 73
4.11 Menu System .................................................................................................................................................. 73
4.12 Saving current operating parameters (VFO frequency etc) ............................................................................ 74
4.13 Types of configuration menu item .................................................................................................................. 75
4.14 Editing a configuration menu parameter ........................................................................................................ 75
4.15 Editing a LIST parameter ................................................................................................................................. 75
4.16 Editing a BOOLEAN parameter ........................................................................................................................ 75
4.17 Editing a NUMBER parameter ......................................................................................................................... 76
4.18 Editing a TEXT parameter ................................................................................................................................ 76
4.19 Frequency presets menu................................................................................................................................. 78
4.20 Messages menu .............................................................................................................................................. 78
4.21 VFO menu........................................................................................................................................................ 79
4.22 Keyer menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 81
4.23 Decoder menu ................................................................................................................................................. 85
4.24 Beacon menu .................................................................................................................................................. 87
4.25 Other menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 94