MFJ Enterprises MFJ-9017 Instruction Manual page 2

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MFJ-9017
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your choice of the MFJ-9017 17-Meter QRP tranceiver. Please read
this manual carefully before attempting to operate your new radio. Let's begin with an
introduction to some special features we think you'll like!
EASY TO OPERATE: The MFJ-9017 is extremely simple to set up and operate (much
easier than a complex multi-band digital radio)
GREAT SENSITIVITY: The MFJ-9017 receiver is sensitive -- right down to the noise
floor of the band. Plus, we include a four-pole front-end filter, double-balanced mixing,
and careful gain distribution to knock down intermod.
EXCELLENT SELECTIVITY: A tight 750-Hz CW_bandwidth crystal filter fights
unwanted QRM and noise to the max! Add our optional MFJ-726 NARROW AUDIO
FILTER for even more selectivity
SMOOTH AND STABLE VFO: A special wide-spaced reduction-drive VFO capacitor
glides slowly across the band (no drift or touchy tuning). Add the convenience of true
Receive Incremental Tuning (RIT), and you'll think you're operating a "big rig"!
EASY ON THE EARS: You'll appreciate how our graceful AGC tracks the signals you
want to hear -- and NEVER locks onto strong adjacent signals outside the audio
bandpass. In transmit, enjoy crystal-clear 700-Hz sinewave sidetone (no buzzy high-
pitched square waves). Stop sending, and the receiver snaps back to life instantly -- at full
sensitivity -- thanks to our exclusive "AGC Instant Recovery Circuit" (TM). There's plenty
of audio power from the built-in 3" speaker or from your favorite phones
RUGGED TRANSMITTER: The MFJ-9017 delivers full QRP output, tolerates up to 3:1
VSWR, and easily survives momentary feedline shorts or opens. Our adjustable-holed
TIR switching is so fast, you can set it for full QSK during contests! And 700-Hz offset is
automatic; just like on a big rig. For added convenience, install the optional MFJ-412
CURTIS IAMBIC KEYER MODULE and hook up your favorite set of paddles
GO PORTABLE: Take your MFJ-9017 QRP station anywhere with the MFJ-1771
PORTABLE DIPOLE or matching MFJ-971 QRP TUNER Add an MFJ-4114
RECHARGING NiCd POWER PACK, and head for the hills; the MFJ-9017 can take it!
All circuitry is constructed on a rugged double-sided G-10 plate-through pe board and
housed in a durable aluminum cabinet (no sheet metal screws, we use PEM nuts)
These features add up to hour after hour of operating pleasure -- in arm-chair comfort
Best of all, your radio is fully backed by MFJ's exclusive unconditional "No Matter What"
l-year guarantee