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Two band CW QRP transceiver Manual Introduction: HB-1A MK2 2014 is the upgrade version of our HB-1A QRP transceiver. It is a small in size, light weight, lithium battery pack , particularly suitable for travel, picnics and other outdoor activities.
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HB-1A MK2 have 20 frequency storage memories can be convenient to change the operating frequency and band. Frequency step Can be easily to change, amateur bands: 10Hz, 100Hz, 1KHz, 100KHz. Radio frequency bands: 10Hz, 100Hz, 5KHz, 100KHz. Receive fine-tuning (RIT) has the step 10Hz and 100Hz.
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Antenna Any tuned antenna can be connected directly to the antenna(ANT) with a BNC connector, for non-resonant antenna need to use an antenna tuner Headphones Stereo headset will be connected to the headphone port(PHONE), impedance 8-32 ohm. Key/Paddle The HB-1A has an automatic function that determines what type of key is being used and is initiated at Power On time.
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Click this button will be Alternating between Memory mode(MEM)and VFO mode, the LCD screen will show the MEM-** or VFO-**(**The figures for 01-20).In Memory Mode the Tuning knob is used to change memory locations. In VFO Mode the Tuning knob is used to change the frequency.
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ATT/IF button Click this button can ON or OFF the ATT (receiver attenuation). The S in the LCD display will change to A indicating the ATT is ON. Pressing the ATT/IF for 2 seconds will enter the QSK setup click this button to change between Full(QSK), 250ms,500ms and 800ms.
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Frequency locking function Simultaneously press both V/M/SAV and the RIT/MOD for about 1 second. To lock or unlock the tuning knob, In lock mode the symbol (#) will be displayed next to the frequency. In this mode,Rotation the tuning knob can not change the frequency. Automatic key function Automatic call CQ Press the CQ/SET button lightly to send “CQ CQ CQ DE...
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CQ/SET lightly to exit Transmitting When transmitting on the frequency of: 7.0-7.3MHz, (10.1-10.15MHz) or 14.0-14.35MHz, the HB-1A MK2 will display the approximate power output. The letter “S” is replaced with the letter “P” followed with a series of vertical bars. Each 3 bars represents approximately1 watt of output power.
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Until the frequency of reading is the same as the LCD display. Press the RIT/MOD button to exit. Push V/M/SAV to finish. Adjust VR1 for DC voltage display on LCD screen if needed. Adjust VC if the sidetone is off 700Hz. Youkits 2014-9...
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