YouKits HB-1A MK2 User manual

HB-1A MK2 2014
Two band CW QRP transceiver Manual
Introduction:
HB-1A MK2 2014 is the upgrade version of our HB-1A QRP
transceiver. It is a small in size, light weight, lithium battery pack ,
particularly suitable for travel, picnics and other outdoor activities.
HB-1A MK2 covered 20 meters,40 meters amateur bands.With the
DDS circuit to generate VFO signal, it can also work outside of the two
amateur bands. It can cover between 5-16MHz band short wave radio
bands. Additional IF bandwidth switching adjustable 400-3Khz
continiued, you can receive a good SSB, AM and CW signals.
HB-1A LCD display: frequency, operating mode, supply voltage,
S meter, receive fine-tuning (RIT) and forward and reflected power
level, It is very convenient to use.

HB-1A MK2 have 20 frequency storage memories can be
convenient to change the operating frequency and band. Frequency
step Can be easily to change, amateur bands: 10Hz, 100Hz, 1KHz,
100KHz. Radio frequency bands: 10Hz, 100Hz, 5KHz, 100KHz.
Receive fine-tuning (RIT) has the step 10Hz and 100Hz.
Specifications
Size: 132*85*35mm (not including knob, etc.)
Weight: about 380g (not including battery pack)
Supply voltage: 9-14VDC
Current drain
Receive: about 80-90mA
Transmit: about 950mA (DC12V)
Receive: 5-16MHz continuous
Transmit: 7.0-7.3MHz, (10.1-10.15 MHz),14.0-14.35 MHz
VFO: DDS circuit with 50MHz reference frequency
Display: 1602 LCD.
Output power: 12V supply 4-5W、
Side tone: about 700Hz
Automatic key: adjustable speed Built-in.
Selectivity: 4 crystal filter, IF bandwidth adjustable 400Hz-3kHz
Audio Output:8 ohm load about 0.1W (Need to take stereo
connector)
Connection
Built-in 18650 battery pack
Removed the two screws on the back, battery pack can
be installed. Please only charger it with our special lithium
battery charger.
External power supply
Any 9-14V DC voltage or battery can be connect to power
jack at top.It has a polarity protection circuit.

Antenna
Any tuned antenna can be connected directly to the
antenna(ANT) with a BNC connector, for non-resonant antenna
need to use an antenna tuner
Headphones
Stereo headset will be connected to the headphone
port(PHONE), impedance 8-32 ohm.
Key/Paddle
The HB-1A has an automatic function that determines what type
of key is being used and is initiated at Power On time. you will hear
(in CW) the sound of the letter “A” if the paddle is connected or the
letter “M” if the straight key is connected. (Must plug in straight key
before power on to active straight key)
The operation of HB-1A
When power on, you will be heard (in CW) the sound of theletter
“A” if the paddle is connected or the letter “M” if the straight key is
connected. (If not connected any key, will hearthe letter “A”).
V/M/SAV Button

Click this button will be Alternating between Memory
mode(MEM)and VFO mode, the LCD screen will show the MEM-** or
VFO-**(**The figures for 01-20).In Memory Mode the Tuning knob is
used to change memory locations. In VFO Mode the Tuning knob is
used to change the frequency.
Press the V/M/SAV button for 2 seconds(the LCD screen will
display SAVE), the current frequency and current mode will be
stored in the Memory Location selected.
RIT/MOD button
Click this button to enter or exit RIT function. A dash (-)will be
displayed to the right of the frequency display as shownabove.
When in the RIT mode, turning the tuning knob clockwise raises
the frequency (as indicated by the up arrow). turning the tuning knob
counter-clockwise will lower the frequency (as indicated by the down
arrow).
To Change mode, press and hold the RIT/MOD for 2 seconds.
This will allow you to change the mode from CW to USB to LSB and
CW again. Press and hold the RIT/MOD for 2 seconds for each
change.

ATT/IF button
Click this button can ON or OFF the ATT (receiver attenuation).
The Sin the LCD display will change to Aindicating the ATT is ON.
Pressing the ATT/IF for 2 seconds will enter the QSK setup
click this button to change between Full(QSK), 250ms,500ms and
800ms. when Completed, Pressing the ATT/IF for 2 seconds again
to exit.( If do not make any operation,8 seconds after it will be
automatic exit)
Change the Frequency Tuning Steps
While working in Ham band, pressing the tuning knob lwill
change the tuning step between 10Hz,100Hz or 1KHz (in the RIT
mode, will be 10Hz and 100Hz). Working in board casting band,the
step is 10Hz, 100Hz and 5kHz.
If you Pressing the tuning knob for 2 seconds, the tuning step will
be 100KHz.
IF filter adjustable function
Use IF FILT to change the IF filter bandwidth

Frequency locking function
Simultaneously press both V/M/SAV and the RIT/MOD for about 1
second. To lock or unlock the tuning knob, In lock mode the symbol (#)
will be displayed next to the frequency. In this mode,Rotation the
tuning knob can not change the frequency.
Automatic key function
Automatic call CQ
Press the CQ/SET button lightly to send “CQ CQ CQ DE
(yourcall sign three times) + K”. If the CQ is to be cancelled
press CQ/SET button for 1 second at any time during the CQ.
Change speed
Press CQ/SET button for approximately 2 seconds and the Morse
code letter “S” will be heard, then release the button. With in 8
seconds, push the paddle to the DOT side to increase the keyer
speed or to the DASH side to decrease the keyer speed. When
complete, press CQ/SET lightly to exit (the letter “E” will be heard).
How to enter your call sign
Press CQ/SET button and hold about two seconds ,you can hear
the Morse code letter “S”, continue to hold down the CQ/SET button
until you hear the letter “I”, at this time release CQ/SET button, and
then send your call sign with paddle as usual. When done, a short
click CQ/SET button to exit, you can hear Morse code letter “E”, or
wait for about 8seconds, it will automatically exit.
Antenna tuning function
Press CQ/SET button and hold about two seconds ,you can
hear the Morse code letter “S”,continue to hold down the CQ/SET

button until you hear the letter “I”,continue to hold down the
CQ/SET button until you hear the letter “T”,then release the
CQ/SET button.Push the paddle to the DOT side to send continued
carrier, then push to the DASH side to end. When complete, press
CQ/SET lightly to exit
Transmitting
When transmitting on the frequency of: 7.0-7.3MHz,
(10.1-10.15MHz) or 14.0-14.35MHz, the HB-1A MK2 will display
the approximate power output.
The letter “S” is replaced with the letter “P” followed with a series
of vertical bars. Each 3 bars represents approximately1 watt of output
power.
When trying to transmit on the Frequency outside the amateur
frequencies, HB-1A will not transmitting, the display will showTX
ERROR flashing.
Forwarding power “F” and reflected power “R” will show when TX.

Reset
This operation will reset the 20 frequency memory to its original value.
And, you need a frequency meter to calibrate the frequency of DDS.
Turn-off power, Simultaneously press both V/M/SAV and the
RIT/MOD, turn-on power, holding down the two keys until you seethe
LCD display like this, then release the keys.
A few seconds after entering the DDS calibration state, the LCD
display will show below:
Testing the frequency at DDS testing porint with a frequency
meter,Adjust the frequency with tuning-knob, Until the frequency of
reading is the same as the LCD display. Press the RIT/MOD button to
exit. Push V/M/SAV to finish.
Adjust VR1 for DC voltage display on LCD screen if needed.
Adjust VC if the sidetone is off 700Hz.
Youkits
2014-9