Table Of Contents - Ramsey Electronics FX-440 Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The Ramsey FX-440 Tranceiver Manual is organized into three sections:
General Reference Information, Kit Assembly Phase 1, and
Kit
Assembly
Phase 2. These three sections are bound together as a single volume.
FX-440 GENERAL REFERENCE INFORMATION
Notice Regarding FX-440 Frequency Coverage.............................. 4
FX-440 Technical Specifications..................................................... 5
Introduction to Transceiver
Kit
Assembly........................................ 6
A Message to Ham Radio Beginners.............................................. 8
DC Power Supply Considerations................................................... 9
Enclosure and Hardware Considerations ...............................
::~......
10
Ramsey CFX Transceiver Enclosure
Kit.........................................
12
Guide to PC-board
110
Connections............................................... 14
Microphone & Speaker Information................................................ 16
A Few Antenna Considerations...................................................... 16
UHF Packet Data Operation........................................................... 17
FX-series Transceiver Block Diagram............................................. 18
FX-440 Circuit Overview................................................................. 19
Quick-Reference Programming Guide............................................ 28
FX-440 Programming Worksheet.................................................... 32
Using Computer BASIC as a Programming Aid.............................. 33
How to Activate an Auxiliary (non-Standard) Offset......................... 36
Programming "Minus• Offsets........................................................ 36
Basics of Externally-Controlled Frequency Switching...................... 38
FX-440 External Programming Basics............................................. 40
· FX-series GLOSSARY of Terms ...................................................... 41
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................... 46
Note on Replacement Parts............................................................ 48
FX-440 Master Component Index .................................................... 49
RAMSEY ELECTRONICS FX
Kit
Warranty Terms ........................... 57
- KIT ASS EMBLY: PHASE 1
Assembly and Explanation of Circuit Stages A through F (including Kit
Parts List, kit building tips and preliminary receiver & VCO test)
FX Assembly 1: pages Assm. 1 to 41
KIT ASS EMBLY: PHASE 2
Assembly and Explanation of Circuit Stages G through TX (includes all
Frequency Programming directions plus alignment and transmitter
!
tuneup.)
FX Assembly 2: pages Assm. 42 to 78
FX-440
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