Galaxy DX Radios DX2517 (MOSFET Final)
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SETTINGS CONNECTION
ADJUST
ADJUST FOR
AM/FM RF & IF SENSITIVITY:
Set Radio to, 
Band D, CH. 1 Mode AM
DIM/OFF/40dB switch to OFF
RX/TX/OFF/RX switch to RX/TX
Clarifier controls at center detent. 
RF GAIN fully clockwise.
SQUELCH fully counter clockwise
NB/ANL to OFF
VOLUME to comfortable level. 
RF Generator output to input frequency of radio at 10uV modulated 30% with 1KHz audio tone. 		 Connect AF VTVM or scope across speaker terminals.
RF Generator to ANT Jack

L5,L6,L7
L8, L9,L10
L2,L3

 

Adjust for max. output reading on AF VTVM or Scope. Check for RX sensitivity of .5uv at 10dB S/N
L5,L6
 Check sensitivity on Band A, Ch.1, then Band F, Ch.40. If necessary, retune L6 & L7 to balance RF sensitivity from lowest to highest frequency.
SSB IF SENSITIVITY:
Set mode to USB. 
Set RF Generator output up 1KHz for USB at 1uV, no modulation.		 Same as above
L11, L12
Adjust for max. output reading on AF VTVM or Scope. Check for RX sensitivity of .1uv at 10dB S/N
FM DETECTOR:
Set radio to FM mode. 
Set FM RF Generator output to input frequency of radio at 1uV modulated 30% with 1 KHz audio tone. 
Reduce VOLUME as required.		 Connect AF VTVM or scope to  IC2 Pin 7.

FM RF Generator to ANT Jack
L4
Adjust for maximum audio output.
AM/FM S-METER:
Set mode to AM.
RF Generator output to 100uV 
No Modulation
Set Squelch fully counterclockwise.		 RF Generator to ANT Jack
 VR1
Adjust for “S-9” meter reading.
SSB S-METER:
Set mode to USB. 
Increase RF Generator output 
up 1KHZ, No Modulation. 
Set Squelch fully counterclockwise.		 RF Generator to ANT Jack
VR2
Adjust for S-9 reading.
AM/FM SQUELCH RANGE:
Set RF Generator output to 20,000uV. 
Set Squelch Control fully clockwise.		 Same as above
VR4
Adjust to where the squelch just closes
SSB SQUELCH RANGE:
Set mode to USB.
Increase RF Generator 
output up 1KHZ for USB.
Set Squelch Control fully clockwise.		 Same as above
VR3
Adjust to where the squelch just closes
NOISE BLANKER:
Set radio to 
Band D, CH. 2
Set mode to AM. 
Set NOISE BLANKER switch to ON
Set RF generator output frequency 10KHz below radio input frequency at 1000uV signal modulated at 30% 
with 1 KHz audio tone. 		 Connect DC Voltmeter to TP1 (Cathode of D2)
L1
Adjust for maximum DC voltage.

 

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