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Antique radio forums view topic opinions on yaesu frg7. One of the most useful accessories i have for vintage receivers is an autek qf 1a 70s era external active audio filter. Like its little brother, the rf1, it measures rf values of true impedance 0. These are directly forward of the right transformer screw as viewed from the front of. Amps autek wm1 schematic or help, jim w7ry amps autek wm1 schematic or help, peter chadwick. Amps autek wm1 schematic or help, jim w7ry amps autek wm1 schematic. The autek is muc h better in this regard, and also has a fine tuning knob for even better resolution. Also hit every connection with fresh solder in case of. On the website of manufacturer id find instruction only. The aea vhfuhf analyst which wont be much help on 160m. It includes a microprocessor, ad converters, and a lowpower transmitter with 4 digit frequency. Btw the manual has a bit of a schematic, but the choke is not shown.
In place of the nl diodes, i wired in the circuit board from an old mfj. Your autek qf1a audio filter is the product of several years of development by the originator of commercial active audio filters for shortwave communications. A passive lc audio filter for amateur radio use david r. In true dont have a clue or schematic, shotgun approach fashion i. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Several weeks ago i got the ciahf with the director software and it is absolutely awesome. The qf1a gives you your choice at considerable increase in manufacturing complexity. Each filter is thoroughly tested twice before shipment. Our contribution to this area is the product qftest the manual of which you are currently reading. Directing the radio and laptop audio run through separate isolation transformers keeps unnecessary groundmismatch hum out of the ears. I decided to have a go and build the circuit from the schematic diagram. However the ts570d is not equipped for spectrum analysis but software like commcat can perform this. Solve autek research wm1 problem solve device problem. It includes a microprocessor, ad converters, and a lowpower transmitter with 4.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation. The autek tends to agree with my rig much more often than the mfj. Request an estimate we manufacture a wide variety of paint spray booths to fit all types of budgets. High selectivity will be found to be invaluable in very heavy qrm or pileups, allowing you to hear signals inaudible at. Autek qf 1a filter, along with the transceivers mainrx audio. Autek research qf1a filter systemqf1 for saleqf 1a filter cw ssb am used but in good condition free classifed ads used surplus electronics. Mar 31, 2018 as i have shared in many contest blog entries, the autek qf 1a has become my favorite external audio filter.
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You probably wont hear ghosties on a receiver like the r75 with outboard dsp simply because the if bandwidth is too wide and the dsp even when cranked down narrow generally doesnt ring. For the filters, the circuitry didnt change much, but the audio amp was replaced by a lm380. Because the ftmp is a dualreceive unit, both receivers now have a qf 1a on the output. I wanted to order a replacement plastic meter cover, the guy on the. Printed on higloss 28lb high quality acid free paper for a professional finish that wont turn yellow with. Autek research ssb cw am audio filter, qf 1a demonstration. Please read the instructions carefully for best results, and save them for future reference. More than 7,000 qf test licenses in over 1,000 companies. An aquired used rf1 had problems from the start because the unit fails intermittently, usually when i need it most. Autek research qf1, autek research qf1a, autek research rf1.
Booth cabin double skinned walls are solid interlock panel construction, precoated finish and prevented with plastic film. The difference between the qf 1 and qf 1a is that the a added a hp filter selection and included a notch filter on the input. I wanted to order a replacement plastic meter cover, the guy on the phone acted like i had just committed a cardinal sin. Sizes, shapes, design, and functions can all be custom built to fit any circumstance.
Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic, brochures etc. As i have shared in many contest blog entries, the autek qf 1a has become my favorite external audio filter. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. A vintage cb radio from the seventies is not todays modern hf rig. Battery operation desired locate the rectifier diodes, d1 and d2, on the schematic. As the name indicates, quality first software gmbh is dedicated to quality assurance for the software development process. One of ihe faw exceptions to mis rufe is the autek research qf 1a.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. So, if you have a problem, you must solve it in your shack. Your autek qf 1a audio filter is the product of several years of development by the originator of commercial active audio filters for shortwave communications since 1972. So when i hear something about noise reduction or filtering on af it always makes me think of howling cw and scratchy voice. The manual is adequate, but it could benefit from some. Another question i need the schematic for ameritron qsk5. Describe your experience with the autek research qf1a and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Amps autek wm1 schematic or help i have a problem with an autek. Autek research rf5 vhf analyst bottom line the autek rf5 is a handy and reasonably accurate device that can serve a variety of testing and measurement functions at vhf and uhf frequencies. The autek research of a filter radio amateur 051983.
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Ic audio activefilter qf 1 amateurd autek research. I have no idea what it is worth these days any input on this would be appreciated in near new conditon. I got fed up listening to the various qrmqrn on ssb and not being unable to clean up the signal on my cobra 2000. The tuning resolution on the mfj frequency counter is so tight that its really tough to pinpoint the exact frequency of the dip. I downloaded the instruction manual and the first day, i was all sorts of confused. These are directly forward of the right transformer screw as viewed from the front of the unit. Autek research qf 1a filter systemqf1 for saleqf 1a filter cw ssb am used but in good condition free classifed ads used surplus electronics.
Accuracy suffers as you move higher in frequency, however. Although many active filter designs pass themselves off as multi mode filters, as being equally useful on phone as on cw. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Qftest is a professional tool for automating functional tests for java or web applications with a graphical user interface. Amps autek wm1 schematic or help i have a problem with an autek wm1 measring the output of my. Autek qf1a modification for audio level steve ellington. He lives about 50 miles to the north east of me, he used to live here where i am but moved out to the sticks which is not very sticky anymore. Page 1 autek research qf 1a active audio filter user manual page 2 your autek qf 1a audio filter is the product of this switch and the selectivityfrequency controls several years of development by the originator of adjust the response of the main filter all but the aux commercial active audio filters for shortwave notch. Autek research ssb cw am audio filter, qf1a demonstration. Qf test tests itself every night with more than 20. Autek research ssb cw am audio filter, qf1a inspection, part1. Autek research qf1a active audio filter worldwidedx. Autek research ssb cw am audio filter qf 1a demonstration part 2 autek research ssb cw am audio filter qf 1a demonstration part 2.
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