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W2IHY 8 BAND AUDIO EQUALIZER AND NOISE GATE OPERATING MANUAL

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Page 1: 8 Band EQ and Noise Gate Manual

W2IHY8 BAND

AUDIO EQUALIZERAND

NOISE GATE

OPERATING MANUAL

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W2IHY 8 BAND AUDIOEQUALIZER AND

NOISE GATE

OPERATING MANUAL

October 2003

Julius D. Jones19 Vanessa LaneStaatsburg, N.Y. (12580)(845) 889-4253E-mail: [email protected] Page: http:// www.w2ihy.comc 2000 W2IHY, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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TECHNOLOGIESW2IHY

MIC OUT & POWER CABLE WIRING

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TEN TEC

DRAKE TR7

DRAKE T4XBCOLLINS 32S 1, 32S3COLLINS KWM2A

COLLINS 32V2, 32V3KWS-1

HallicraftersE.F. Johnson

HI-Z

HI-Z

KenwoodTS520/TS530TS820/TS830

+ Mic

+ Mic

+ Mic

+ Mic

- Mic

- Mic

- Mic

- Mic

- Mic

+ Mic

+ Mic

- Mic

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 3

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 3

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 3

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 3

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

2 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

2 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

2 Pin Mic Connector Spring/Case

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

4 Pin Mic Connector Pin 4

Equalizer / Noise Gate Mic Out to Xcvr cable wiring

Power GND

+ 7 to 14V dc

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

DIN connectors shown on the side to be solderedDO NOT SOLDER TO SHIELD OF DIN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ........................... 6

Front Panel Controls ..... 7-9- Pictorial-- Power On LED- Equalizer On/Off- Equalizer Controls- Noise Gate On/Off Switch- Noise Gate LED- Noise Gate Level- Noise Gate Delay- Mic Gain LED

Power On/Off / Phone Volume control

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Rear Panel Controls..10,11- Pictorial- Mic Select- Mic Input (8 pin)- Mic Input (XLR)- Mic Input (RCA)- PTT Input (RCA)- Mic Output Select- Mic Output A

MIC OUT & POWER CABLE WIRING

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Alinco DX77KenwoodTS130/140TS430/440TS850/TS870TS930/940/950

SG2020K2

Japan RadioJST-135JST-245

YaesuFT990/ft992FT1000MP/M-V

+ Mic

PTT

GND

ICOM735745/746756/756 PRO775781

KACHINA

Gnd

PTT

+ Mic

Gnd

Gnd

PTT

PTT

- Mic

- Mic

- Mic

- Mic

+ Mic

+ Mic

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 8

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 5

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 3

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 7

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 5

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 6Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

Shield of Cable

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 2

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 6

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 7

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 7

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 1

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 8

+ Mic

PTT

GND

- Mic

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 6

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 7Shield of Cable

8 Pin Mic Connector Pin 8

ICOM BALANCEDMODULATOR746756 / 756 PRO775781910H

+ Mic

PTT

GND

- Mic

8 Pin DIN Connector Pin 3

8 Pin DIN Connector Pin 2Shield of Cable

8 Pin DIN Connector Pin 4

DIN connectors shown on the side to be solderedDO NOT SOLDER TO SHIELD OF DIN

YaesuFT102/107FT707/747/757/767FT847FT1000/1000D

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Rear panel Controls ...........12- Mic Output B- Phones- Power

Bottom Panel Controls ... 13- Pictorial- Mic In Gain- Mic Output Level- Mic input impedance

Schematics- 8 band Mother Board...14, 15- 8 Band EQ Pot Board … 16

Getting Started Tutorial.. 18,19- Adjusting Mic In Level- Adjusting Mic Out Level- Adjusting Noise Gate Level- Adjusting Noise Gate Delay- Adjusting the Equalizer

Changing EQ BandpassCenter Frequencies ........17

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MIC OUT WIRING OPTIONS

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

Gnd

PTT

- Mic

+ Mic BalancedOutput

Hi-Z Output

Low Impedance Balanced Output to Low Impedance Radio

5 PIN DIN MIC OUTPUT CONNECTION

Low Impedance Unbalanced Output to Low Impedance Radio

Low Impedance Unbalanced Output to High Impedance Radio

High Impedance Unbalanced Output to High Impedance Radio

DO NOT CONNECT MIC WIRE SHIELD TO SHIELD OF DIN CONNECTORCONNECT ONLY AS SHOWN

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

Gnd (Mic cable shield)

PTT

- Mic

+ Mic BalancedOutput

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

Gnd (Mic cable shield)

PTT

+ Mic UnbalancedOutput

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

1K Ohm

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

Gnd (Mic cable shield)

PTT

+ Mic

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

1K Ohm

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

Gnd (Mic cable shield)

PTT

HI-Z

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INTERNAL WIRING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PC Boards and Parts- Mother Board ...................21- 8 Band EQ Board .............22- Rear Connector Board ....23

Internal wiring ........................ 24

Preliminary Equalizer Settings.. . 20

Mic Out and Power Cable Wiring- Mic Out Wiring Options.... 25- Mic Out and Pwr Cable Wiring 26, 27

MIC IN

Short

est

Lead

ShortestLead

ShortestLead

Shieldnot

Connected

J16C41- .01uf

J2

MIC IN

PIN 1PIN 7

J9

PHONES

PIN 1PIN 2

J1-3

J1

-1

J1-15

J1-2

J1-16

J1-14

J1-13

10

“16

-1/2

“ 10

6“

10

E17

Note that J1-X is the flat ribbon

cable shown on page 15

Shield

Shie

ld

Shie

ld

Shield

Shield

Shield

Shield

Shield

Shie

ld

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INTRODUCTION

W2IHY AUDIO EQUALIZERAND

NOISE GATE

Analog and digital technology have for many years been used in theaudio industry to do audio equalization and noise reduction. Manyamateurs have purchased audio equalizers and other equipment withthe hope of improving their transmitted audio signal. The amateurs whohave succeeded have in many cases had to pay premium prices foraudio equipment that not only required modifying, to properlyinterface with their amateur stations, but also had to be hardened totolerate R.F.The W2IHY 8 Band Audio Equalizer and Noise Gate solves two basicproblems many hams experience. The Audio Equalizer allows theuser to change the transmitted audio frequency response withoutchanging microphones or microphone cartridges. Transmitted audio,with substantial high frequency content, can be used to work DX orcommunicate in band conditions where there is a significant amountof noise. A balanced frequency response may be more desirable instrong signal, full noise quieting environments. Many amateur operatorstransmit audio in high ambient noise environments. Typical high noisesources include linear amplifier fans, dehumidifiers, room airconditioners, road and wind noise during mobile operation, etc..The Noise Gate eliminates the aforementioned noise from beingtransmitted. On the air tests in high ambient noise conditions haveshown the Noise Gate to be very effective. The removal of moderateto very high levels of ambient noise, from the transmitted audio signal,results in audio with increased clarity and presence.Extensive testing was done of the Noise Gate and Equalizer. The unithas been designed to work in high RF environments. We feel soconfident that you will be delighted with the unit

The W2IHY AudioEqualizer and Noise Gate represents affordable audio technologydesigned for amateur radio use.

we offer a 30 daymoney back , no questions asked, guarantee.

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8 BAND EQ REAR CONNECTORPC BOARD LAYOUT AND PARTS

C41, C42 - .001 uf mylarC40 - .01 mylar,C7, C13, C37, C39 - .1 uF ceramic monolithicC39 - 4.7 uf tantalum electrolyticJ2, J4, J5 - Male 5 Pin DINR33, R34 - 47K ohm ¼ watt 5% resistorRFC2, RFC3 - 100 uh R.F. chokeRFC4, RFC5 - 470 uh R.F. chokeS4 - 4 pole 3 position rotary switchS5 - 4PDT slide switchT1 - 600 ohm: 600 ohm audio transformer

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

This section describes each of the controls on the front panel. Youcan read through this section now. Some of the descriptionswill be more meaningful after you first work through the gettingstarted tutorial.

This switch and potentiometer (Pot.) turns the unit's power on andoff and is also used to adust the audio level into the Phone jack (18)

This LED goes on when power is on in the unit.

This switch turns the equalizer on and off. When the equalizer isoff adjusting the equalizer's controls has no effect on the outputaudio.

(1)

(2) Power on LED (LED3)

(3) Equalizer On/Off Switch (S3)

Power On/Off Switch (S1) / Phones (monitor) Volume Control (R29)

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1

2

345

69

8

7

8 BAND EQ BOARDPC BOARD LAYOUT AND PARTS

* Mounted on pin side of P.C. board

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C15 - .1 uF mylarC16 - .1 uF monolithicC17 - .18 uF mylarC18 - 19 - 4.7 uF Tantalum electrolyticC20 - 100 uF electrolyticR1 - 10 ohm ¼ watt 5% ResR2 -R3 1K ohms ¼ watt 5% ResR4 - 3.3k ohm 10 pin 9 RES SIPR5-R6 - 3.3K ohm 10 Pin 5 Res SIPR7 - 15.0K ohm ¼ watt 1% ResR8 - 100K ohm 10 Pin 9 Res SIPR9 - R10 10K ohm ¼ watt 5% ResR11 - R18, R20 100 K ohm Slide Pots*R19 5K ohm Slide Pot*R21 - 1M ohm 10 Pin 9 Res SIPR22 - R23 1m 10 Pin Res SIPU1- U3 Tl074 or JRC2060 (14 Pin DIP)J1 (16 Pin DIP)

C1 - 300pF mylarC2 - 390 pF mylarC3 - 560 pF mylarC4 - .0012 uF mylarC5 - .003 uF mylarC6 - .0022 uF mylarC7 - .0039 uF mylarC8 - .0047 uF mylarC9 - .0056 uF mylarC10 - .01 uF mylarC11 - .012 uF mylarC12 - .018 uF mylarC13 - .022 uF mylarC14 - .047 pF mylar

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

(4) Equalizer CONTROLS (R11-R18)

(5) Noise Gate On / Off Switch (S2)

(6) Noise Gate LED (LED1)

These slide potentiometers work only when the Equalizer On/OffSwitch S3 is in the on position. The potentiometers controlthe output of 8 bandpass filters. The center frequency of thesefilters are 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1600 Hz,2400 Hz and 3200 HZ. The scale, for setting these potentiometers,is calibrated between -16 db. to + 16 dB. Pushing a potentiometerforward (up) will increase the output of the equalizer within thebandpass of the filter whose slide potentiometer is changed.Pushing a potentiometer backward (down) will decrease theoutput of the equalizer within the bandpass of the filter whoseslide potentiometer is changed. Setting all 8 potentiometers at thezero marking will produce audio at about the same output levelas when the Equalizer On/Off Switch S3 (3) is in the off position.

Adjusting the equalizer 50 Hz, 100 Hz and 200 Hz slide potsaffects the heaviness / weight of the audio. Adjusting the equalizer400 Hz and 800 Hz slide pots affects the warmth of the audio.Adjusting the equalizer 1600 Hz, 2400 Hz and 3200 Hz slidepots affects the clarity and presence of the audio.

This switch turns the noise gate on and off. When the noisegate is off changing the gate delay or level controls hasno effect on the audio. When the noise gate is off audio isalways being passed (gated) through the noise gate to the output.

This LED is used to help properly adjust the noise gate levelcontrol and to indicate when audio is being sent (gated) to theoutput. The LED being on (green) indicates that audio is beinggated through the unit to the output. The LED being off indicatesthat audio is not being passed (gated) through to the output.When the Noise Gate On / Off Switch (5) is in the off position thenoise gate LED is on.

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8 BAND EQ MOTHER BOARDPC BOARD LAYOUT AND PARTS

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* Parts mounted on pin side of P.S. Board

C1,C3, C4,C6,C14, C25-C28, C33 4.7 uF radial electrolyticC7*, C13*, C16, C17, C32 .1 uF ceramic monolithicC8 - 22 uF radial electrolyticC9, C29 - 4.7 uF non polarized radial electrolyticC10, C11, C12, C15, C31 - 100 uF radial electrolyticC2, - 10 uF radial electrolyticC4 - 1 uF radial electrolyticC18 - C20 - .1 uF mylarC5 - .033 uF mylarC23 - C24 - 470 uF radial electrolyticC21, C34 - .01 uF mylarC36 - 120 pf ceramicC22, C35 - .001 uF mylarD1, D2 - 1N914D3 - 1N4001LED1 - Green LED; LED2 - Red LED; LED3 - AmberQ1 - 2N3417REG 1 - 7805 with heat sinkRfc1 - 470 uH R.F. choke

R1, R2, R22 - 10K ohm 5 Resistor 10 pin SIPR3 - 100 ohm 5 Resistor 10 pin SIPR4 - 1K ohm 5 Resistor 10 Pin SIPR5, R6, R27, R30 - 10 ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR7, - 6.8K ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR8, R9 - 5.6K ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR10 - 10K ohm ¼ watt ResistorR11 - 2.2K ohm ¼ watt ResistorR12 - 100K ohm horizontal Pot mounted on PC boardR13 - 20K ohm horizontal Pot mounted on PC boardR19 - 33K ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR14 - 75K ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR15* - R17* - 25K ohm Slide PotR18* - 5K ohm Slide PotR21 - 680 ohm 5 Resistor 10 Pin SIPR23 - 200 ohm ¼ watt 5% ResistorR20, R24, R25, R33*. R34* - 47K ¼ watt 5% ResistorR26 - 0 Ohms (Piece of wire)R28 - 22K ohm 5 Resistor 10 pin SIPR29* - 10K Pot with Switch (Used for volume control)R31 - 1K ohm ¼ watt ResistorR32 - 33K ohm ¼ watt 5% resistorU1, U5 - Tl074 or JRC2060; U2 - 74HC00;U3 - 74LS123;U4- 74HC4053; U6 - LM 386-1

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

(7) Noise gate Level (R19)

(8) Noise Gate Delay (R20)

(9) Mic Gain LED (LED2)

This slide pot. works only when the noise gate is on. This pot.sets the level at which background noise will be not gated to theaudio output. Pushing this control up will make the unit lesssensitive to higher background ambient noise. Pushing thiscontrol down will make the unit, more sensitive to backgroundnoise.

This control adjusts the length of time audio will be gated to theoutput after the noise gate has automatically turned off (Noise gateLED off). Pushing the delay slide pot. up increases the delay(decay) time. Pushing the pot. down decreases the delay time.

This LED is used to help adjust the MIC In Gain pot. When theLED goes on this indicates that the EQ is being overdriven.This LED should never go on.

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(10) Mic Select (S4)

(11) Mic Input (J8)

This three position switch selects the ICOM, KENWOOD orYAESU microphone plugged into the 8 pin Mic Input J8 (11).

8 Pin microphone male connector. Do not use this connectorwhen Mic in J6 (13) or Mic In J9 (12) are being used.

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

Icom Ken Yaesu+Mic +Mic+5V PTT +5VPTT +5V

PTTGnd - Mic Gnd

Gnd +Mic

12

567

8

J8Pin

PTT

PTT

Gnd

Gnd

11

14 16 19

13 17 181510

12

The control sets the decay time of the trailingedge of the Audio, when the noise gate turns off. Thiscircuitry exponentially reduces the audio output when there is noaudio present in the . (The delay circuitry helps to make thetransitions of gating and not gating of audio smooth and morepleasing to the ear.) The duration of the exponential decayis dependent on the setting of the control. Thedelay control set at a minimum value (the slide pot all the waydown) will exponentially decay the audio in about 100 milliseconds.The delay control set at a maximum value will allow the audio todecay over a few seconds. On the air tests show the white bar partof the Noise Gate Delay range gives very pleasing audio transitions.(decay time of about .3 to .5 second). You can experiment on yourown to find the best setting for you.If you have medium-to-high levels of ambient noise present whenyou are transmitting, with the in the offposition, when you stop talking your power meter will indicate R.F.still being transmitted. (set power meter on avg. power to do thisexperiment). When the noise gate is turned on and properlyadjusted when you stop talking the power output will drop to thebottom of the scale (no power output). People who listen to yoursignal will be able to hear the difference and they will wonder wherethe noise went.

Turn the on. Set all 8 equalizer slidepotentiometers to the 0 db point (marked on the case). Refer to thePreliminary Equalizer Setting table on page 20. Use this table, as aguide to determine initial starting points for equalizer settings. It issuggested that the phones monitor be utilized to assist in adjustingthe equalizer. As you modify your equalizer settings (to determine whatthe optimal setting is for you) it is recommended that you makechanges starting at the highest audio frequency (3200 Hz) first andchange the next lowest frequency (band) next until the lowest frequency(50 hz) is adjusted. On the air experimentation will be requiredto find the optimal settings based upon the users voicecharacteristics and band conditions.

Noise Gate DelayMic Out

Mic In

Noise Gate Delay

Noise Gate Switch

Equalizer Switch

Adjusting The Audio Equalizer

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GETTING STARTED TUTORIAL

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REAR PANEL CONTROLS

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(12) MIC Input (J9)

(13) Mic Input (J6)

This 3 pin XLR female connector works independentof the mic select switch and may be used as another mic source.Do not use this connector when Mic In J6 or J8 is being used.

This RCA female connector is used as an auxiliarymicrophone input. This connector works independent of the micselect switch and may be used for another audio source ormicrophone. This input is also low impedance. Do not use if micis connected to J8 (11) or J9 (12).

(14) PTT INPUT (J7)

(15) MIC Out Select A/B (S4)

(16) Mic Output A (J5)

RCA female connector for auxiliary push to talk control. A footswitch or other control may be connected to this connector.Grounding the center jack of the connector grounds the pushto talk line on the Mic Out.

This two position slide switch directs audio to the 5 Pin DINMic Out A (16) or the 5 Pin DIN Mic Out B (17).

5 Pin female DIN connector that has noise gate / equalizeraudio plus push to talk outputted. This connector is activeonly when the Mic Out Slide Switch S4 (15) is in theMic Out Select A position.

XLR PIN Description.

1 gnd. / shield

2 + Mic

3 - Mic

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Before plugging the power transformer into the wall preset thefollowing controls as indicated:

and switches all off.to select microphone you will be using.

Connect your microphone into the rear connector. Plug thepower transformer (module) into the wall and into theconnector of the unit. Attach the microphone cable between yourtransceiver/transmitter and the of the unit. If the microphonebeing used is an electret mic (ICOM HM12, SM6,...) and requiresD.C. on the mic line plug the shorting jumper supplied onto the

pins at the bottom of the case otherwise leave it off. Turnthe switch on. The orange/yellow should go on.

, using a screwdriver, turn the(located at the bottom of the unit) clockwise

until the just goes on. Now turn the Mic in Level controlcounterclockwise such that when youspeak into the mic.

, using a screwdriver, turn thecontrol clockwise until the audio level, as shown by

your transceiver's/ transmitters metering is at the proper level. Ifyou are using push to talk on your transceiver you will have topush the PTT switch on your microphone while making thisadjustment.

Turn the on. (Please note that when theis off the should always go

on indicating audio is being sent / gated to the . When theis turned on the may be on

or off depending on the position of the controland the audio level.) Adjust the Noise Gate Level control untilthe Noise Gate LED just goes off.

(If audio is coming from yourtransceiver's/ receiver's speaker you should turn off the audio.)When you now talk into your microphone theshould go on indicating audio is being sent to the Whenyou stop talking the should turn off indicatingthat audio is not being sent and background noise is not beingsent / gated to the .

Power, Equalizer Noise GateMic Select

Mic InPower

Mic Out

MICJumper

Power Power on LED

Mic In Level ControlMic LED

Mic Out Level

Noise Gate SwitchNoise Gate Switch Noise Gate LED

Mic OutNoise Gate Switch Noise Gate LED

Noise Gate LevelMic In

Noise Gate LEDMic Out.

Mic Out LED

Mic Out

Adjusting the Mic Levels

the LED never goes on

While talking into the microphone

While talking into the microphone

This adjustment should be madewith the level of ambient noise that will be present when you willbe talking into the microphone.

Noise Gate Adjustments

GETTING STARTED TUTORIAL

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(18) Phones (J3)

(19) Power

1/4“ Stereo headphone connector used to monitor audio fromthe equalizer. The output level of this connector is controlled byphone volume control R29 (1)

(An inline adaptershould be used with headsets that do not use 1/4“ stereoconnectors. Stores like Radio Shack have audio plug adaptersavailable.)

5 Pin Din connector. 7 - 14 VDC input at 100 ma.

Headphones using other than1/4“ stereo connectors may not operate properly whenplugged into stereo phones connector J3.

+7 to 14V

GNDPower

5 Pin Male DIN

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

(17) Mic Output B (J4)

5 Pin female DIN connector that has noise gate / equalizeraudio plus push to talk outputted. This connector is activeonly when the Mic Out Slide Switch S4 (15) is in the Mic Outselect B position.

Gnd

PTT

- Mic

+ Mic BalancedOutput

Hi-Z Output

MIC OUT A/B5 Pin Male DIN

Din connectors shownon side to be soldered

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

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C2 - .1uf100 Hertz

C1

- .

01

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7

R13.3K

R23.3K

R5 - 100 K

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+

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R31 M

R41 M

Each EQ bandpass filter is very similar. The center frequencies, of each

bandpass filter is determined by the values of the capacitors and

resistors used. The equations below define what capacitor values are

required for a given center frequency. Below is a schematic of a

bandpass filter with a center frequency of 100 Hz.

C1= (.9046) / (Freq in Hz.) <=In uf => C2=C1 x 10

The above equations are valid for only the resistor values shown in the

schematic above.

The bandpass filter in the schematic has a center frequency at 100 hz.

example: The capacitor values required to obtain a bandpass filter center

frequency of 4800hz is calculated as follows:

C1=.9046/FREQ=.9046/4800=,0001885UF=188.5 PF

C2=C1 x 10= .0018858uf

The closest real value capacitors that can be purchased are as follows

- C1 calculates to be 188.5 pf. The closest real value that

can be purchased is 180 pf

- C2 calculates to be .001885 uf. The closest real value that

can be purchased is .0018uf

CHANGING EQ BANDPASSFILTER CENTER FREQUENCIES

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BOTTOM PANEL CONTROLS

(20) Mic Jumper

(21) Mic In Gain (R12)

Microphone cartridges withvery low output (Like a Heil HC4 or Heil HC5) may requirethe Mic In Gain Control to be adjusted to maximum gain.

(22) Mic Output Level (R13)

(23) Mic Input Impedance

Plugging the jumper (shorting block) puts +5V on the Mic Inline of the microphone's cartridge (11, 12 & 13). Required for mic'ssuch as ICOM’s Hm12, HM36 and Sm6 and the Heil Hmi and MH2(made for the Elecraft radio’s) and other electret microphones.

This pot., when turned clockwise, increases the microphoneamplifier's gain. The gain should be changed while speakinginto microphone until Mic LED (10) just barely goes on Nowturn the pot counterclockwise, while speaking into the mic tilthe LED NEVER goes on. (The LED going on indicates thatthe EQ is being overdriven.)

Changes the unit's audio output. (Clockwise rotation increasesoutput.)

Insertion of one of these jumpers (shorting blocks) selects200 or 600 ohm input impedance.

.No jumpers connected selects

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