
MFJ-8100
World Band Receiver
10
REGENERATION RANGE TRIMMER (R20)
Ordinarily, this trimmer is adjusted only after kit
construction or in the unlikely event that any of the FET
transistors are replaced. This adjustment assures smooth
regeneration over all five of the tuning ranges. See
Construction Phase 5.
DIAL CALIBRATION TRIMMER (C5)
This one-time internal adjustment is made with a miniature
screwdriver in order to assure that the frequency markings on
the front panel are as accurate as reasonably possible.
EARPHONE JACKS (J2,J3)
These two jacks accept 1/8'' (3.5 mm.) STEREO plugs as used
in "Walkman'' type headphones or mini-speaker systems. The
audio output is monaural; the two jacks are wired in parallel
to permit the use of two headphones. (NOTE: if a mono 1/8''
plug is used for any reason, it must not be pushed all the
way in, or it will short out the audio.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR (J1)
This binding post permits easy hookup of any wire, or a
banana plug may be inserted in its end. 10 to 20 feet of
ordinary hookup wire (also called "bell wire'') provides good
basic reception, even when installed indoors. See the
section on Antennas in this book for more information.
GROUND CONNECTION
For casual operation, a ground connection is optional.
However, a wire from this connector to a ground rod or cold
water pipe will reduce unwanted noise and interference from
nearby electrical devices or AC wiring and may boost receiver
sensitivity. Attach the wire between the two washers, then
tighten the wing nut.
UNDERSTANDING & USING THE REGENERATION CONTROL
In theory, your receiver's Regeneration Control adjusts the
level of feedback or self-oscillation of the FET detector
section (Q1 and Q2). In PRACTICE, this control is like a
"joystick'' for managing and optimizing receiver performance.
Your ability to handle this "joystick'' saves you many
dollars over today's cost of receivers which perform similar
functions "automatically.'' In fact, you might even get more
control over receiver performance in varying situations than
may be possible with more elaborate receivers.
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