AM Short Wave Radio Kit  (280-0176)   Preparation      Faxback Doc. # 6900

GETTING STARTED

The first thing any good kit builder does with a new project is to make
sure all necessary parts are included in the kit.

To do this, check the contents of your kit against the parts list.

The parts list is separated into two sections - electrical items
(resistors, transistors and so forth) and mechanical parts (nuts,
screws, wires, etc.). As you check off the parts, put them in a
safe place so they will not get lost or damaged.  Keeping them in the
lid of the kit box is a good idea.

Each electronic part has its picture and "schematic symbol" next to the
description in the parts list.  The schematic symbol will help you locate
the correct position for the parts on the kit's cardboard panel.

PARTS LIST

Electrical Components

Bar Antenna (1) - This is a ferrite rod.

Antenna coils (3) - Two are for SW Bands and one is for AM Band.

Capacitors (7) - There are two kinds of capacitors in your kit:
                 electrolytic and ceramic.  The electrolytic capacitor
                 looks like a tiny tin can.  You should have only one.

                 1 - marked 33 microF, 10V or 16V or 25V

The ceramic capacitors are small and circular.  Each is marked with its
value.

  2 large - marked .1 or 104.

  1 large  - marked .05 or 503.

  1 small - marked .002 or 202.

  1 small - marked .001 or 102.

  1 small - marked 100 or 101.

Resistors (8) - These are the small, tan tubular objects with colored
                stripes.  The stripes will help you identify them later.

Transistors (3) - Transistors have three connections (instead of two like
                  the other parts you have seen).  All are marked "C945"
                  or "C828" or "C1815" or "C711" or "9013" or "9014".

Variable Capacitor (1) - This is a special capacitor that will be used
                         to tune in the frequency you want with the Bar
                         Antenna.

Tuner Assembly for SW1
and SW2 (1) -            The SW Tuner circuits are assembled on the
                         small Printed Circuit Board.

Earphone, magnetic (1)

Diode (1) - This is germanium type with black or red band.

Choke Coil (1) - This choke coil looks like a small can with two leads.

Mechanical Parts

Battery Snap for 9 V Battery (1)

Antenna Holder for mounting Bar Antenna (2)

Battery Holder for one 9V Battery (1)

Cardboard Panel with Plastic Side Frames (1)

Nuts (3)

Screws:

  Long Phillips - head (3)

  Short Phillips - head (3)

Spacers (2)

Spring Terminals (33)

Tuning Knob (1)

Wires:

  Red, (3") 75mm (5)

  Blue, (4") 100mm (3)

  Green, (6") 150mm (2)

  Yellow, for antenna, 16' (4.8m) (1)

(LB/all-08/18/94)