Table Of Contents - Ten-Tec 1253 Assembly And Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

(Separate Table of Diagrams and Charts is on preceding Title Page.)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regenerative Receivers: the Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery and DC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .
KIT PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required items and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful Words, Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Start Building! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver Board X-Ray View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step by Step Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1253 KIT ASSEMBLY PHASES:
1.0: Audio Amplifier Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional amplifier test
2.0: DC Voltage Control & Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.0: RF Amplifier, Detector, Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note on L10 and C43
4.0: Basic Receiver Operation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of Main Tuning Knob . . . . . . . . .
5.0: Bandswitch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Complete 1253 Schematic Diagram) . . . . . .
6.0: Bandswitching Components, Connections . . . . .
7.0: Final Wiring and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the Regeneration Control . . . . . . .
About the 9 Bands of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Receiver Logging Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up a Shortwave Listening Antenna . . . . . . . .
Tuning SSB Voice Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Experimenting with modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conclusion, Learning More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX: Notes for Instructors, etc . . . . . . . . . . . .
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