OST s INSTRUCTION MANUAL a MODEL R- JC RECEIVER R.L. DRAKE COMPANY, MIAMI ISBURG, OHIO. U.S.A.TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER! — INTRODUCTION reef - GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4 1-2, MANUAL COVERAGE . . cee i SPECIFICATIONS . % 13 CHAPTER IT INSTALLATION. . . oo me 21 2-1, UNPACKING Beare ea G EE 6 a4 2-2 LOCATION... 3 jones soe a4 2-3, POWER REQUIREMENTS © 2. 2... eee cams at 2-4. GROUND . 2 2-5. ANTENNA 5 * s a 26 MUTE. cane eae LM & sak ae 22 7. ANTIYOX. a c Bie Serge eee. 22 2-8 INJECTION. : = aes ea 22 2-9, CARRIEROSCILLATOR. © 6s até 22 2-10. PTOLAMP oe ok 9h 22 DAL SPEAKER 22 2-12, ACCESSORY POWER. . é 4 22 2-13. ACCESSORY CRYSTAL FILTER INSTALLATION © 6. 6 6 1s 22 2-14, ACCESSORY CRYSTALS ce 4 ‘ 22 2-15. NOISE BLANKER Lan ees ae * . 23 2-16, CONNECTION TO T-4XC TRANSMITTER 23 2-17, CONNECTION TO'T-4/T—4X/T—4B/T-4XB TRANSMITTERS. 203, 2-18. CONNECTION TO TR-4 OR TRC. ast oh ab we 23 CHAPTER III OPERATION ee aure ane ae oe Wola a1 31 GENERAL 34d 3-2 FUNCTION, 5 5. wee knit ema doen 34 33 MODE : ee ree 34 3-4. MAIN TUNING DIAL 4 : x a4 3-5. DIAL CALIBRATION To eee ere ee Pore a4 FRONTPANELCONTROLS 20. a3 3-6 XTALS 4 3-7, BAND... % wi a ES nes 4 2h PABLO ee eee eee 3-4 3-9, PASSBAND TUNING | _ RPirts ears minhatece 5 34 3-10, GAIN, : ws 4 ‘ é Ey OEM 3-4 3-11. AGE pwEeESa ae ew ek eon anes a5 3.12. NOTCH 3-5CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V 313. a4. aos, 3-16. 307 3-18. 319 3-20, 321 3-22. a 42. 43. +4, +. 4-6. 4-7. 48, +9, +10. +n sa 52, 5-3, 5-4. ss 56 51. 8 5-9. 5-10, sn $12 S13, s14 ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SMETER PHONE JACK SMETER ZERO BASIC CONTROL SETTINGS, ‘SSB RECEPTION CW RECEPTION, AM RECEPTION RITY RECEPTION NOISE BLANKE ADDITIONAL TUNING RANGES ‘THEORY OF OPERATION GENERAL RF ANPLIFIER PREMIXER FIRST MIXER FIRST IF SYSTEM ‘SECOND IF SYSTEN AND DETECTORS AGC CIRCUIT SMETER HO AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR al MAINTENANCE SERVICE DATA MAINTENANCE COVER REMOVAL TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ‘TROUBLESHOOTING ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS. 30 Kitz BFO AND IF ALIGNMENT 5645 OSCILLATOR ADJUSTMENT FILTER MATCH ALIGNMENT NOTCH FILTER ADJUSTMENT 5595 OSCILLATOR ADJUSTMENT ANTENNA, RF AND INJECTION ALIGNMENT S METER ADJUSTMENT CRYSTAL CALIBRATOR ADJUSTMENTLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page it RAC RECEIVER 12 EI VIEWING ANGLE OPTIONS. ; . zs REAR CHASSIS CONTROLS 23 bh CONNECTING THE TR-4C 23 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS. . 32 PRESELECTOR TUNING RANGES a7 AM SELECTIVITY CURVES... Dae e 38 ‘SSB AND CWSELECTIVITY CURVES... wae , 9 BLOCK DIAGRAM. |. wes we aaey 2 Bee 43 ALIGNMENT LOCATIONS, TOP VIEW . s7 ALIGNMENT LOCATIONS, BOTTOM VIEW p 5 . se ACCESSORY NOISE BLANKER MODEL 4-NB i 8 5-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM... 2 2. BW Pee 59(<> Tia Figure 1-1. R—4C ReceiverCHAPTER | INTRODUCTION 1-1, GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The R-4C Receiver isa triple conversion super- heterodyne receiver designed for optimum recep- tion of all types of amateur radio communications. It provides complete coverage of the 80, 40, 20, and 15 meter amateur bands and 28.5 to 29.0 MHz of the 10 meter band with the crystals supplied. Additional coverage of 500 kHz segments between 1.5 and 30 MHz is possible with the addition of accessory range erystals, Sockets are provided for up to 15 additional crystals. A highly linear srmeability-tuned solid state VFO and premixed injection give excellent stability and dial calibration on all bands, Eight pole crystal filter selectivity combined with passband tuning and a tunable notch filter provide superior interference rejection. Three AGC time constants are selectable from the front panel and a 25 kHz erystal calibrator provides convenient markers at 25 kHz intervals throughout the frequency range of the receiver. 1:2. MANUAL COVERAGE. ‘This manual is presented in 5 chapters and is ar- ranged for the convenience of the operator and service technician as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction (self explanatory). Chapter Il Installation, Describes the procedures. to be followed prior to operation. Chapter Il Operation. Mlustrates and describes front panel controls and describes operation in SSB, CWand AM modes. Chapter IV Theory of Operation. Describes all critical cirenits and networks, Chapter V Maintenance. Provides maintenance instructions and parts ordering infor- mation26. MUTE. ‘The MUTE jack provides connections for external standby-receive switching. The external circuit must isolate the MUTE jack center conductor from wound for standby, and connect it to the MUTE Jack ground for receive, The RAC fs shipped with ashorted phono plug in this jack. When used with a transmitter, remove the shorted plugand connect the appropriate cable to the transmitter MUTE jack. 27. ANTIVOX. High impedance sudio (6 available et the ANTI VOX jack for use with the anti vox circuit of the transmitter. 2.8. INJECTION. ‘The phono jack marked INJ, provides a means of coupling the premixer system of the R-4C to the Drake T-4, T—4B, T-4C, T-4X, T-4XB or T-4XC transmitters for transceive operation. 29. CARRIER OSCILLATOR. ‘The jack marked CAR. OSC provides a means of coupling injection from the T—4XC carrier oscilla- tor to the R-4C receiver. This connection phiase- locks the two units to exactly the same frequency ‘when used in the SSB Transctive mode. No connec- tion js made to this jack for use with the T—$X or ‘T-4XB transmitter, 240. PTO LAMP. This jack provides » ground return for the pilot lamp behind the PTO dial. The R-AC is shipped with a shorted phono plug in this jack so that the lamp will tight. When the R—4C is used with the T-4XC transmitter, remove the shorted phono plug and connect a cable between the PTO lamp jacks of the two units. The lamp will then light only when the T-4XC TRANSCEIVE switch is in the RCVR, SEPARATE, or SPOT positions. In the XMTR position, the lamp will not light to indicate that the R-4C PTO is disabled. 22 2.41. SPEAKER. ‘The audio output from the receiver is available at the jack marked SPKR. The output impedance is 3.2 Ohms. 212, ACCESSORY POWER. ‘The accessory power socket, labeled ACCY POWER, Jocated on the rear of the chassis, provides power for operating accessories: Maximum loud is 6.3 Volts AC at 300 milliamperes and 12 Volts DC at 50 milliamperes. A connection to the antenna is also available. The socket mates with a Cinch type SAB2 plus. 243. ACCESSORY CRYSTAL FILTER INSTALLATION, To install additional crystal filterts), proceed as follows: Remove the two screws holding the filter cover bricket for cach position in which a filter is being installed. The upper position i for the .250 kHz filter, the center position is for the 500 kHz filter, and the lower position is for the 1.5 kHz filter. If a filter for the AM mode is being installed, remove the top cover of the RAC, the mode switch cover and remove the filter cover bracket and the 150 Ohm jumper resistor from the AM filter socket. Very carefully plug each filter straight into the sockets. After installing all the filters desired, replace the cover brackets over each filter and tighten the mounting screws. Do not attempt to use accessory filters without installing the brackets as it is very important to have a solid ground connection be- tween the bottom of the filter and the spring smatecial. 2-14. ACCESSORY CRYSTALS. By inserting the appropriate crystals in the weces- sory crystal sockets at the top rear of the chastis, it is possible to dd up to 15 additional tuning ranges (each 500 kHz wide) to the coverage of the R—4C. With ‘the exception of the band from 5.0 to 6.0 MHz, these additional ringes may be anywhere be- tween 1 5 and 30 MHz. Only series resonant crystals.Frequency Coverage: Accessory Coverage: Modes of Operation: Sensitivity: Selectivity: Stability: Calibration: Spurious Responses: Image Rejection: Input Impedance: Audio Output Impedance: Audio Output: Age: Power Consumption: Si Weight: SPECIFICATIONS Covers 3.5 10 4.0 MHz, 7.0 to 7.5 MHz, 14,0 (0 14,5 MHz, 21.010 21,5 MHz, and 28.5 to 29.0 MHz. 15 accessory crystal sockets are provided. Coverage of any additional 300 kH2 ranges between 1-5 and 30 MHz (except between $.0 and 6.0 MHz) can be added by installing accessory crystals. SSB, CW, AM, RTTY. SSB Mode; 10 dB signal-plusnoise to noise ratio obtained on 80 M+ 10 M amateur bands with less than a 0,25 microvolt signal on the antenna terminal, on other frequencies less than 0.S microvolt signal AM Mode: 8.0 klfz at 6 dB, 28 kite at 60 dB. With accessory crystal ft AM Mode, 2 filters availabl 6.0 kHz at 6 dB, 10 kHz at 60 dB. 4.0 kiiz at 6 dB, 7.5 kHz at 60 dB. EW 1.5, CWS, CW..25 Modes, 3 filters available: 1.5 kHz at 6 dB, 3.0 kHz at 60 dB. 500 Hz at 6 dB, 1000 Fiz at 60 dB, 250 Hz at 6 dB, 600 He at 60 dB. After warm up, frequency will not drift more than * 100 Hz, iniclud- ing voltage variation of 10%. Better than + 1 KHz when calibrated at nearest 100 ktYz calibration point, Internal spurious response fess than the equivalent of a | misrovolt antenna signal on all amuateur bunds. (11.29 MHz above desired): Over 70 dB below 23 MHz, 60 dB above 23 MHz. $2. Ohms nominal. 3.2. Ohms to speaker, or headphones, 3000 Ohms anti vox. 0,7 Watt at AVC threshold, 2 Watts maximum at Jess than 5% T.H.D, Audio Output increases 3 dB maximum for a RF input increase of 100 4B above AGC threthold. AGC threshold typically | microvolt. Attack time: 1 millisecond Release times: Slow: 1 second Medium: 350 mSec Fast; 50 mSec 60 Watts, 120/240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 inches high, 10.75 inches wide, 12.25 inches deep overall. 17 pounds. 3CHAPTER Il INSTALLATION 2-1. UNPACKING. Carefully remove the reeciver from the shipping carton and examine it for evidence of damage. If ny dattiage is discovered, immediately notify the transportation company that delivered the receiver. Be sure to keep the shipping carton and packing material, as the transportation company will want to examine them if there is a damage claim. Keep- ing the carton and packing is recommended in any case, as having these available makes packing the receiver much easier should it ever be necessary to store it or return it to the factory for service. Inspect the packing material before putting it away to be sure you have not overlooked any accessory hardware. ‘The hardware consists of two, studs, No, 10-24, 5/8 inch long, and two small rubber feet. Examine your R—4C to make sure that all tubes and crystals are properly seated in their sockets, NOTE Fill out the enclosed registration card and return it to the factory immediately to insure registration and validation of the warranty. 22. LOCATION. ‘The location of the R-4C is not critical, as long as allowance is made for adequate ait circulation Avoid extremely hot locations, It is recommended that a minimum clearance of one inch be main- tained at each side of the RAC. Do not cover the top with books, paper, or pieces of equipment. With the studs and rubber feet supplied, it is pos: sible to position the R—4C for either of two alter nate viewing angles, 8s shown in figure 2-1. To con- vert the R-4C to either option, the first step is to remove the bottom cover from the receiver. Re- move the battom row of three screws on each side of the receiver, and the cover can be removed, Remove the rear feet, and snap the small rubber foot into the holes just outboard fram the original rear feet. For option B, put the bottom cover back ‘on the receiver, For option C, remove the front feet from the receiver, invert them, and remount them on the sume screws. Then thread one of the accessory studs into each of the remounted front feet. Finally, mount the feet that were removed from the rear of the receiver on the studs, and put the bottom cover back onto the receiver. 23. POWER REQUIREMENTS. CAUTION Operation of this receiver with the wrong power source may result in serious dam- age. Refer to figure 2-2. As shipped from the factory the R—AC is wired for 120 Volt 50/60 Hz AC operation. The receiver may also be operated from 240 V AC by removing the retaining tb and pluce ing the 120/240 Volt slide switch on the rear pane! in the 240 Volt position. Replace the retaining tab ‘on the opposite mounting serew to prevent the switch from accidentally being returned to the 120 V position. Operation of the receiver from, 240 V with the switch in the 120 V position will caune serious damuge, 24. GROUND. ‘A screw terminal is provided on the rear pans! for connection to the station ground. Also, if used with the T-4XC transmitter and other accessories, con- nect a ground strap between the ground terminals of all units. 25. ANTENNA. ‘The jack labeled ANT is the connection point for the antenn. The nominal impedance of the circuit is 52 Ohms, 24126, MUTE. ‘The MUTE jack provides connections for external stundby-feceive switching, The external circuit must isolate the MUTE jack center conductor from ground for standby, and connect it to the MUTE, jack ground for receive. The R—4C is shipped with a shorted phono plug in this jack. When used with 4 transmitter, remove the shorted plug and connect the appropriate cable to the transmitter MUTE jack. 27. ANTI VOX. High impedance audio is available at the ANTI VOX jack for use with the anti vox circuit of the transtnitter. 28. INJECTION, ‘The phono. jack marked INJ. provides a means of coupling the premixer system of the R-4C to the Drake T_4, T-4B, T-4C, T-4X, T-4XB or ‘T-A4XC transmitters for transceive operation, 29, CARRIER OSCILLATOR. The jack marked CAR, OSC provides a means of Soupting injection from the T-4XC carrier oscilla- for to the R—4C receiver. This connection phase- locks the two units to exactly the same frequency when used in the SSB Transceive mode. No conince- tion is made to this jack for use with the T-4X or ‘T-4XB transmitter. 240, PTO LAMP. This jack provides a ground retuen for the pilot lamp behind the PTO dial. The R—4C is shipped with @ shorted phono plug in this jack so that the lamp will light. When the RAC is used with the ‘T-AXC transmitter, remove the shorted phono plug and connect a cable between the PTO lamp Jacks of the two units, The lamp will then light only when the T-4XC TRANSCEIVE switch is in the RCVR, SEPARATE, or SPOT positions, In the XMTR position, the lamp will not Hight to indicate that the R-4C PTO Is disabled. 2.11. SPEAKER, ‘The audio output from the receiver is available at the jack marked SPKR. The outfit impedance fs 3.2 Ohms, 2.42, ACCESSORY POWER. ‘The accessory power socket, labeled ACCY POWER, Jocated on the rear of the chassis, provides power for operating accessories. Maximum load is 6.3 Volts AC at 300 milliamperes and 12 Volts DC at 50 milliamperes. A connection to the antenna is, also available. The socket mates with a Cinch type SAB2 plug. 243. ACCESSORY CRYSTAL FILTER. INSTALLATION. ‘To install additional crystal filter(s), proceed as follows: Remove the two screws holding the filter cover bracket for each position in which a filter is being installed. The upper position is for the .250 KHz filter, the center position is for the .500 kHz filter, and the lower position is for the 1.5 kHz filter, If @ Milter for the AM mode is being installed, remove the top cover of the R-4C, the mode switch cover and remove the filter cover bracket and the 150 Ohm jumper resistor from the AM filter socket. Very carefully plug each filter straight into the sockets. After installing all the ltess desired, replace the cover brackets over exch filter and tighten the ‘mounting screws, Do not attempt to use accessory filters without installing the brackets ns it is very important to have a solid ground connection be- tween the bottom of the filter and the spring material. 244. ACCESSORY CRYSTALS, By inserting the appropriate crystals in the acces- sory crystal sockets at the top rear of the chassis, it is possible to add up to 15 additional tuning ranges {each 500 kHz wide) to the coverage of the R—4C. With the exception of the band from 5.0 t0 6.0 MHz, these additional ranges may be anywhere be- tween 1.5 and 30 MHz. Only series resonant crystalsshould be used for accessory coverage. ‘Selected crystals for accessory coverage with the R—4C will ‘be supplied by the R. L. Drake Company at a nom- inal cost. Contact Customer Service Department at the address given in paragraph 5-1 for price and delivery information. To determine the correct crystal frequency for any additional range, sce table 2-1 which shows the required crystal frequen sy and the proper BAND switch setting for the R_AC for the frequency spectrum from 1.5 to 30 MHZ, except for the 5.0 to 6.0 MHz range. How ver, if you are going to transceive with the Drake ‘T-4, T-4B, T-4C, T-4X, T-4XB, or T-4XC, the crystal selection table in the transmitter manual should be followed in selecting accessory ctystals. Remove the screws holding the shield/cover over the 15 accessory crystal sockets on the rear panel. Install the desired crystals and replace the cover and its mounting screws. 245. NOISE BLANKER. To install thc optional 4—NB Noise Blanker, re- move the top row of three screws on each side of the R-4C, Remove the-cabinet top. Remove the jumper plug from the noise blanker socket which is located toward the rear of the rsesiver, on top of the chassis. Retain the jumper plug so that it may be used if the 4—NB should ever require service. ‘The 4—NB mounts on the four plastic stand-off which are on the metal shields on either side of the PTO. Align the plastic stand-offs with the four holes in the 4—NB circuit bourd with the 4—NB cable toward the rear of the R-4C. Carefully push the 4-NB onto the stand-offs until it snaps into pluce. Dress the 4—NB cable toward the rear of the receiver and through the notch in the filter shictd just above the NB socket and under the mode switch cover. Plug the 4—NB into the NB socket of the R-4C, org ‘Turn on the receiver and tune in the crystal cali: brator signal, Detune the PRESELECTOR until calibrator signal $ meter reading is: around SS Temporarily unplug the 4—NB cable and reinstall the jumper plug. Compare $ meter readings. If the sain varies more than 1/2 $ unit between the 4—NB and the jumper plug, adjust R12 (blue potentisut- eter on 4—NB) until $ meter readings are equal ‘when switching between the 4—NB and the jumper plug. Replace cabinet top. 2-16. CONNECTION To T-4xc TRANSMITTER. For interconnection diagram see the T—XC in struction manual. 2-17. CONNECTION TO T-4/T-4x/T-48/ ‘T-4XB TRANSMITTERS. Connect as indicated in the transmitter instruction manual. No connection will be made to the CAR ‘OSC jack and the shorted phono plug should be Jeftin the PTO LAMP jack. Follow the instructions in the transmitter manual for Transcoive Alignment if necessary. When making the adjustment, set the R-4C PASSBAND TUNING at 12 o'clock and the MODE Switch to SSB. Other control settings ms the same as stated for the R—4/R—4B. The adjust- ment on the R—4Cis C59 located on a PC bourd on. the top of the R-4C chassis (see figure 5-1). Adjust this capacitor for zero canary chirps. 248. CONNECTION TO TR-4 OR TR—4C. To use the R—A4C as an external receiver with the TR-4/TR-4C transceiver, make the connections illustrated in figure 2-3. 2-3Table 2-1, Crystal Frequency Chart FREQUENCY FREQUENCY RANGE CRYSTAL BAND RANGE BAND 15— 20 126 15-30 16.5 — 17.0 21.0 20- 25 13.41 15-30 17.0 ~ 175 25- 30 13.6 15-30 17.5 - 18.0 30~ 35 Ma 35 18.0 — 18.5 35-40 146" 38 18.5 — 19.0 40- 45 15 35 19.0 - 19.5 a5— 50 15.6 35 19.5 - 20.0 60- 65 i 2.0 20.0 = 20.5 65-70 17.6 7.0, 20.5 -— 21.0 70- 78 181° 20 21.0 - 21.5 15— 80 18.6 7.0 213 - 80- BS 191 70 220 - 22:5 85— 90 19.6 7.0 225 =230 90- 95 20.1 7.0 23.0 - 23.5 95-100 20.6 7.0 23,5 — 24.0, 10.0 ~10.5 21 140 24.0 — 24.5 10.5 — 11.0 21.6 14.0 24,5 — 25.0 10-115) 224 140 25.0 ~ 25.5 11,5 ~ 12.0 226 140 28.5 — 26.0 0) — 12.5 3.1 14.0 26.0 — 26.5 12.5 — 13.0 23.6 14.0 26.5—27.0 13.0-13.5 241 40 27.0 -27.5 13.5140 24.6 14.0 27.5 — 28.0 140-145 25.1° 140 28.5 28.5 14.5 — 15.0 25.6 140 28.5 - 29.0 28.5 iso-155 | 261 14.0 29.0 - 29.5 Ea 15.5 ~ 16.0 26.6 140 295-300 28.5 16.0 — 16.5 21 210 Supplied with receiver aooe 8 OPTION A OPTION C Fn -—FEET REMOVED FROM REAR ‘OF BASE. tt OPTION B scReW MOUNTED ‘Sive * orzenere cows ean Veer REMOVED SUPPLIED. WITH UNIT Figure 2-1. Viewing Angle Options cw 25 ACCESSORY FILTER SOCKET ~ | ew.s ace. re 8 . FILTER SOCKET oe o@o a Qe ACC. RANGE comers © XTAL SOCKETS cw1s Acc. FILTER SOCKET GROUND Figure 2-2. Rear Chassis ControlsTRac. cor Ohawecr in ragacise (ataio 10 seaip. te) Figure 2-3. Connecting the TR-4C Transceiver 2-6CHAPTER Il OPERATION 34, GENERAL. Figure 3-1 illustrates and describes the front panel controls. Refer to the text in this chapter for de- tailed operating instructions. Rear chassis con- nectors are identified in figure 2- 3-2, FUNCTION. With the FUNCTION switch in the OFF position, the primary of the power transformer is diseonsiee- ted from the line cord. In the standby (STBY) position all operating voltages are applied to the receiver circuits, but the receiver is muted. With the switch in the ON position, the receiver operates unmuted regardless of external mating connections. The EXT. MUTE position is the same as the ON position, except that receiver muting is externally controlled through the MUTE jack on the rear of the chassis. Switching to the NB position energizes the accessory Noise Blanker, when it has been in- stalled, without changing the muting function. Switching to the CAL position energizes the 25 kHz Crystal calibrator without changing the muting function. If external muting is not used, the short- ing plug (supplied with the R-4C) must be inserted into the Mute jack in order to obtain NB ard CAL operation. 33. MODE. ‘The MODE switch determines the desired selectivi- ty and selects the proper detectors. In the AM position, the AM detector is switched in, The IF bandpass of the receiver is 8 kHz as determined by the 4 pole Ist IF crystal filter and the two $0 kHz tuned circuits. For additional selectivity an acces: ‘sory AM 8 pole filter can be installed in the internal accessory filter socket in place of the 150 Ohm. resistor which is supplied. The selectivity then has 8 pole response in the AM mode. The Passband Tuning is inoperative in AM mode. In the SSB mode, the product detector is used. The 2.4 kHz, 8 pole crystal filter which is mounted internally determines the selectivity. This mode is used for ‘normal SSB reception and can also be used for CW and RTTY, In the CW 1.5, CW .5 and CW .25 modes, the product detector is used. Selectivity is determined by the accessory filter(s) which are installed in the sockets on the rear panel. The passband tuning is operative in the SSB and the three CW modes. Note that the receiver will not operate in the CW 1.5, CWS, or CW .25 mode until a filter is installed in the appropriate rear panel socket. 3-4, MAIN TUNING DIAL. ‘This dial has 2 tranuparent discs which display con- centric scales and which rotate at different speeds. Zero to 100 kfiz is indicated on one die and hun- dreds of kHz is indicated on the other. The fre- quency of the operating signal is the sum of the frequencies indicated by the BAND switch and the Main Tuning Dial, for example: BAND switch setting 7.000 Miz 100 kHz dial -200 MHz | kHz dial 026 MHz Received frequency 7.226 Miz 35, DIAL CALIBRATION. ‘The Main Tuning Dial may be calibrated by the following procedure: a. Set the FUNCTION switch to CAL and set the PASSBAND TUNING control to 12 o'clock. b. Tune the R-4C to zero beat with the neurest (25 kHz calibrator signal. ¢, Hold the knob on the Main Tuning control@intg Figure 3-1. Front Panel Controls2, FRONT PANEL CONTROLS S Meter: Indicates relative signal strength, Calibrated in S units from 1 to 9. Above 9 the scale is calibrated in decibels. FUNCTION Switch: Selects standby, external mute and crystal calibrator functions and switches in the Model 4—NB Noise Blanker. Also turns the Receiver on and off. MODE Switch: Selects Receiver operating mode. Main Tuning Dial: Displays a portion of the received frequency from zero to 500 kHz. The reading must be added to the BAND switch setting to determine the exact frequency. Main Tunit ting of the AGC Switch: Selects the release time constant of the automatic gain control circuit (siow: S; medium: M; fast: F) or turns off the AGC. NOTCH Control: Attenuates heterodyne in- terference in all modes of reception. Control: Adjusts frequency set: lain Tuning Dial. 8. 10. 1. 12. 13. PASSBAND TUNING Control: Adjusts the positioning of the BFO in SSB and CW modes. Phone Jack: Provides 8 connection for hoad phones. PRESELECTOR Control: Tunes the antenna, RF and premixer coupling coils. GAIN Control: Knob adjusts AF gain. Lever controls RF gain (normally in full clockwise position). XTALS Switch: Selects accessory crystals for accessory band operation (15 positions). NORM. ition transfers crystal selection function to JAND switch for amateur band operation. BAND Switch: Selects amateur band desired when XTALS switch is in NORM position. Also selects proper AF circuits tor accessory exystal operation (refer to table 21 for eorect setting),<> ig sustionary and rotate the koob skirt until the dial displays the correct frequeacy. 36, XTALS. In the NORM setting of this 16 position switch. the Proper crystal for reception of the various amateur bands is solected by the BAND switch (except at the 1.5 setting), The numbered positions of this switch correspond to the accessory crystal sockets mounted at the rear of the receiver. When, the switch isset toa numbered position. the crystals in the socket having the sume number will be connec- ted to the circuit for accessory band operation (The range window, just 10 the right of the XTALS control, provides a convenient place to write in the Frequency covered in’ each) uccessory band). The band switch must then be operated in accordarice swith table 2-1 3-7, BAND. “This six position switch selects the amateur band desired during normal operation. It also is:used to select the proper RP circuits for the various tuning ranges when use is made of accessory crystils for other frequency ranges. Correct setting of the BAND switch during accessory operation is shown in tube 2-1 38, PRESELECTOR, Rotation of this contro! changes the tuning of the antenna, RF, und premixer coupling coils, The ‘outer ring of numbers, around the base of this con- trol indicates the general setting for the various bands. Fine adjustment for peak reception is made after the signal is tuned in. A-scale calibrated from 0 through 10 is provided for logging See figure 3-2 for setting for out-of-amateur-band operation, 3-9. PASSBAND TUNING: The PASSBAND TUNING control adjusts the post- tioning-of the BFO with respect to the receiver pusbynd but without changing the frequency to which the receiver ts tuned, This control operates in the SSB, CW 1.5, CW 5, CW .25 modes. The curved lines above the knob indicate the relative bandwidths and positions of the passbands. The 24 knob painter indicates, the position of the BFO with respect to the passband. The longest line in- dicates the passband width of the 2.4 kHz filter used in the SSB mode. The dot at the left end of this ine shows the normal setting of the BFO with respect to the passband for LSB reception. The dot. at the right end of this line shows the normal pox- tioning of the BFO for USB reception. However, to emphasize lower sudio frequencies and reduce high pitched interference, the control may be adjusted slightly closer to the passband (toward 12 o'clock position). Conversely, to emphasize higher frequert cies the PASSBAND TUNING control may be set to position the BFO slightly farther away from the passband than the dot indicates. Note that because the fecelved frequency ia not changed when the PASSBAND TUNING control is moved selection of USB or LSB with this control is possible with no retuning of the PTO ta keep the receiver tuned £0 the same cattior frequency. Careful adjustment of this control can result in markedly improved récep- tion under heavy interference conditions. When the 1.5 kez crystal filter has been installed in the CW 1.5 mode, the second longest line it~ dicates the relative width and position of this filter passband. Again the PASSBAND TUNING knob shows the position of the BFO with respect to this passband. Wher the 500 Hz or 280 fz fitter has ‘been installed in the CW -5 or CW .25 position, the shortest line above the ‘PASSBAND TUNING nob is used. When tuning in a CW signal, the ree ‘ceived ‘signal will be centered in the passband. The BFO frequency {2s indicated by the relative posi- tion of the PASSBAND TUNING) must be offset by the amount needed to produce the desired beat frequésicy. Normilly the correct setting will be just beyond cither the left or right ead of the line cor- responding to the bandwidth of the filter in use. For higher beat note frequencies, the knob must be moved farther beyond the end of the passband tine. For RTTY reception of 2125 and 2975 tone tre- quencies, the PASSBAND TUNING control should be in the RTTY area 3:10. GAIN. ‘The GAIN control consists of two concentric con- trols, The inner coptteol js the AF Gain and Is ad- Justed with the knob. The AF Gait control vanes the wadio output from the receiver by varying theaudio voltage applied to the audio amplifies stapes The outer-comrol which is adjusted with the lever is the RF Gain control. This control increwses the AGC threshold or bias level on the RF aind IF stages which prevents signals below « certain level from being received. Normally this contro! should remain in the full clockwise position, 341, AGG. ‘This switch selects the releuse time constant of the automatic gain control circuit or turns off the AGC. In the OFF position, the receiver gain may be con- trolled manually with the RP gain control. In the F (fast release), M (medium release), or $ (slow re~ lease) positions, the AGC is operative, The release time constant is approximately 1 second in the 5 position, 350 milliseconds in the M position, and 50 milliseconds in the F position. Attack time és 1 millisecond in F, M, $ modes. 312, NOTCH. The NOTCH control can be used effectively in all moses of reception for attenuation of heterodyne interference from a carrier near the desired carrier. A permeability-tuned Tnotch filter in the 50 kHz IF is used fot this purpose. The filter produces a deep notch which can be tuned across the IF by. rotation of the NOTCH control knob. On any mode of operation, an unwanted carrier is attenuated by tuning the noteh across the receiver pissbahd until the unwanted carrier is removed by the notch filter. Since the notch filter will remove the wanted car- rier just as readily as an unwanted carrier, the NOTCH control mist be adjusted exrefully for ‘maximum effectiveness. In the SSB, CW 1.5, CW, ‘or CW..25 modes, the PASSBAND TUNING will al- so affeet the NOTCH frequency. Therefore. the PASSBAND TUNING control should be set before the NOTCH control is adjusted. However, after ob- taining a notch, the PASSBAND TUNING may be moved slightly to fine tune the notch for maxi- mut null. When # noteh isnot needed, the NOTCH contro! should be returned to the detent in the OFF position. oma 3.13, § METER. The $ Meter indicates relative signal strength, and is & convenient indicator for peaking the’ tuning of the receiver. The lower (lett hind) portion is eal brated in $ units from S-1 through 9 Above $4 the scale: i$ calirated in decibels, Each $ unit is equal to approximately 5 dB. An S-9 signal is ap- proximately 30 microvolts input to the antenna jack. 3-14, PHONE JACK. ‘The phone jack is used when private listening is desired, Connection of the headphones automa- tically mutes the speaker output, White headphone impedance is not critical, a good quality set of 600 Ohm phones will work well. I 8 Ohm headphones are used, a pad should be connected between the phone jack aiid the phones (0 reduce the autio power to reasonuble level for the phones, Normal ly connecting # 100 Ohm resistor in series with the 8 Obm headphones will provide adequate attenut- tion. 3.45, S METER ZERO. NOTE ‘The antenne should be disconnected from the R—4C while making this aujustment ‘The S meter zero control is on the rear panel of the R-4C. It may be wied to-set the S meter needle to S-1 under no-signal conditions, 316. BASIC CONTROL SETTINGS. For operation in any mode, preset the following controls us indicated: a. Set FUNCTION switch to ON. b. Set BAND switeh to Desired Amateur Bund. , Set XTALS switch to NORM. . Set NOTCH control to OFF. ©. Set RF GAIN lever fully clockwise.ona £. Set AF GAIN knob to a. comfortable level. g Set PRESELECTOR control to center of band segment marked on panel. After desired signal is tuned in, adjust for maximure § meter reading. 3-17. SSB RECEPTION. 8. Make the basic control settings listed above. b, Set MODE switch to SSB. ¢. Sét PASSBAND TUNING to the dot at either the LS# or USB position as desired. d. Set AGC switch to S. ¢. Tune in station, with Main Tuning knob. #. Adjust PRESELECTOR for maximum S meter reading. After tuning in a station ax described above, addi- tional adjustments may be made fo further improve reception under various contitions or operator preferences. g. Normally the AGC time constant 5 is optimum for SSB but for rapidly changing signa) condi- tions, it say be desirable to switch to the AGC release time constant M. The F or OFF positions will nor normally be desirable for SSB reception. hi. The PASSBAND TUNING control may be ad justed dighfly away from the dot at the LSB or USB position 10 emphusize low at high frequen cles. The fine adjustment of this control is large ly one of operator preference, and the setting should be the one which produces: the moxt pleasing audio response or minimum interference. i. Under extremely adverse interference conditions the 1.5 kHz bandwidth crystal filter may be used fo advantage for SSB reception if this accessory filter han been installed. Careful adjustment .of the PASSBAND TUNING control will nid in the effective Use of this restricted bandwidth for SSB reception. j. The NOTCH control may be used to attemumte an interfering heterodyne. See paragraph 3-12 for ddjustinent of this control, [Link] impake type notse interference is a problem, the avcessory 4—NB Noise Blinker may be installed. The. Noise. Blanker may then be activa: ted by placing the FUNCTION switch in the NB position, 3-18. CW RECEPTION. a Mike the base contral settings listed in para: graph 3-16, [Link] the MODE switch to SSB if the 2.4 kHz bandwidth filter is desired. If one of the narrow cr bandwidth accessory crystal filters has been instulled it mny be selected with the MODE switch . Set the PASSBAND TUNING to the dot at LSB of USB if the SSB mode is used. If the 1.5 kHz necessory bandwidth is used, set this control just beyond one end of the second longest line. If the 500 He of 250 He filter is tied, set the PASS- BAND. TUNING just beyond one end of the shortest line. d, Set the AGC switch to S. , Tune in a CW signal with Main Tuning knob for maximum S$ meter reading. f. Adjust PRESELECTOR for maximuin’'S meter reading. After tuning in a station, a described abow tional adjustments may be made as follows: 2. Ifa different frequency beat note is desired, re tune the MAIN TUNING for desired beat note while keeping the signal peaked for maximum strength with the PASSBAND TUNING control. +h. Faster AGC release time constants may be selec ted with: the AGC control. If desired, the AGC smay be switched OFF and the gain controlled ttanually with the RF GAIN lever. i. The NOTCH contro} may be used to attenuate interfering undesired heterodynes, See paragraph 3-12 forndjustments of this control. - The accessory 4—NB Noise Blanker may be used if impulse noise interference is a problem. die 3:19. AM RECEPTION. a. Make: the basic control settings listed in pars grip 3-16 1b, Set MODE switch to AM. ce. Tune in station for maximum $ meter indication. Peak PRESELECTOR for “maximum strength. signalneenovee Medium or Fast AGC time constant may be used if desired. L Additionally, the NOTCH filter may be used if Recessiry to attenuate interfering heterodyncs. ‘Set paragraph 3-12 ®. The [Link] Noise Blinker may be used if impulse noise interference is a problem. The 4—NB witl function ‘on AM uss well as SSB/CW, 3.20. RTTY RECEPTION. a. Mike the basic control settings listed tn para: graph 3-16. bb, Set MODE switch to SSB: or, if the 1.5 KH2 fil- ter has been installed, this position may be used. Also, if the 500 He filter has been! installed, this filter may be used for narrow shift RTTY reception, ¢. Set PASSBAND TUNING to the RTTY region. Make fine adjustment for optimum. reception. 4. Tune irr station with MAIN TUNING knob. €. Adjust PRESELECTOR for maximum $ meter indication, 1. It may be desirable to use the M or F AGC time constunt, # The NOTCH control tay be used to attenuate interferring heterodynes, See paragraph 3-12. BAND 15-30 * 5 6 7 mmm h. The 4—NB Noise Blanker may be used if it has been installed. 3:21. NOISE BLANKER, ‘This accessory is activated by placing the FUNC: TION switch in the NB position. The Model 4—NB Noise Blanker can be used on any type of reception. It is most effective on short duration noise impulses such as those generated by automotive ignition systems. Refer to parsgraph 2-15 for installation instructions. 3:22, ADDITIONAL TUNING RANGES. By inserting the appropriate crystali in the acces- sory crystal sockets ut the top rear of the chassis, it ic possible to add up to 15 additional tuning ranges (each 500 kHz wide) to the coverage of the R-4C. With the exception of the band from 5.0 to 6.0 MHz, these additional ranges may be anywhere between 1.$ and 30 MHz. fn ofder to receive with an accessory crystal, the XTALswitch of the R-4C must be set to the number corresponding to the accesiory crystal socket into which the crystal was plugged, The lowest frequeticy of the accessory tunge may then be marked in the range window for seference. The marking ts casity crased when crystals fare changed. Refer 10 figure 3-2 for the recom mneniled tuning rage for eich band, 35 10 210 280 29 0 ® FREQUENCY (Met NOTE: SOLID LINE INDICATES RECOMMENDED RANGE FOR EACH BAND. Figure 3-2, Preselector Tuning Ranges a7