30-Meter QRP (CW)

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30-Meter QRP (CW)

by P. Wyns, ON7WP (Belgium)

This transmitters' intended purpose is for morse-code only in the 30 meter band (10Mhz). It is a low-power
QRP type and needs to be connected to your existing tranceiver. The harmonic rejections on the prototype
were measured at 40dB on 20Mhz and 50dB on 30Mhz.

Component Layout.

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30-Meter QRP (CW)

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http://www.sentex.ca/~mec1995/circ/30m.htm

1-5/16" x 2" (34mm x 52mm) double-sided.

Parts List
R1
R2
R3
R4
xtal

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100K
4K7
12K
18 Ohm
10Mhz

C1
C2,C5
C3
C4
C6,C7

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22nF
1nF
100nF
100pF
330pF

L1,L3
L2
L4
Q1
Q2

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820nH
1.8H
T-94-2 (Amidon)
BC547
2N2219(A)

BNC connector
Coolrib for Q2
Morse-key, single pole
All-metal case

Additional Notes
The transmitter is build as a Colpitts Oscillator with a strong 2N2219(A) transistor. HF-output of the oscillator
is 100 to 500 mW, depending on the supply voltage of 5 to 20 Volts. The transmit frequency is stabilized with
the 10Mhz crystal. A slight detuning is possible by putting a 150pF trimmer capacitor between C2 and the
xtal. The oscillator signal is taken from the collector of Q2 by induction and via a low-feedthrough filter and
guided to the output. This particular filter is called "Chebychev" and uses standard E12 type values. The
oscillator is keyed by Q1, which biases as long as the morse-key is open and the base of Q1 is at ground level.
By keying the morse-key Q1 is blocked and allows Q2 to freely oscillate. For best results, use the double
sided pcb as shown above. Coil L4 exists of Primary 6 turns and secundary 3 turns of 0.5mm magnet wire on
a Amidon T-94-2 donut. Outside diameter is 24 mm and inside diameter is 14mm; the A(l) value is 84H per
100 turns and permeability of 10. Q2 needs a coolrib! The whole circuit needs to be mounted in an
all-metal/aluminum case. If you're unable to obtain an all-metal case, then use a roll of self-sticking aluminum
tape (available from your hardware store), just make sure that all individual pieces of aluminum-tape are
conducting with each other. Works fine. Don't forget the coolrib on T2.
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