MFJ MFJ-722 User Manual

MFJ-722 INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The MFJ-722 OPTIMIZER consists of a tunable notch filter combined with a switch selectable
highpass/lowpass filter (SSB) and bandpass (CW) filter. This filtering capability allows you to
remove interference from both SSB and CW signals thereby optimizing the desired signal.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect any 9-18 VDC, 300 ma power suppl y to the POWER jack on the rear of the MFJ722.
An optional AC adapter (MFJ-1312B) is available from MFJ Enterprises, Inc. Use a 2.1 mm
Coaxial plug with the Center pin positive. A 12 VDC, 300 ma power supply is required for
maximum audio power output.

2. Connect a 4 to 16 ohm speaker to the SPEAKER jack or connect a set of mono or stereo

headphones to the PHONE jack on the rear of the MFJ-722.

3. Connect a shielded lead , with the p roper connec tor, fro m the exte rnal speake r or headphone

jack of your receiver or transceiver to the INPUT jack on the rear of the MFJ-722. The INPUT
jack accepts an RCA phono plug.

CONTROLS

ON-OFF/BYPASS SWITCH:

When depressed, power is applied to the circuit as indicated by the front panel LED. When out,
power is removed from the circuit and the input signal is switched directly to the SPEAKER and
PHONE jacks. The filter circuit is bypassed.

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NOTCH:

Varies the frequency of the notch filter section from 300 Hz to 3000

SELECTIVITY:

NOTCH-Only

SSB MODE:

HP-

2.5- The HP filter is followed by a lowpass filter that rejects frequencies above 2.5 KHz.

2.0- The 2.5 KHz filter is followed by another lowpass filter to give a cutoff

the notch filter in the MFJ-722 affects the signal in this switch position.
NOTE: The notch filter is operable in all other SELECTIVITY switch positions
except BYPASS.

The notch filter is followed by a highpass filter which passes all frequencies above

375 Hz. Frequencies below 375 Hz are rejected at the rate of 12 db/octave. This
position grea tly reduces 60 Hz and 120 Hz and hum and other frequency noise and
interference.

frequency of 2.0 KHz.

Hz.

1.5- The 2.0 KHz filter is followed by another lowpass filter to give a cutoff frequency of

1.5 KHz.

MODE:

CW

The center frequency of the CW filters is approximately 750 Hz. The signal level
peaks when you tune the signal to this tone. Low Q stages are used for minimum
ringing.

180- A single stage, 2 pole active bandpass filter is selected with a 3 db bandwidth of

approximately 180 Hz. This position is useful for light QRM levels.

150-

A two-stage active filter is selected. This position is useful for moderate to heavy

QRM levels.

110-

The steeper skirts of three act ive bandpass fi lter stages are selected. Th is

position is useful for moderate to heavy QRM levels.

80-

Four active filter stages are selected for a very narrow bandwidth and very steep

skirts. You must be careful to tune slowly while switching to this position.
Slight retuning may be needed due to drifting of your receiver and/or the
transmitting station. This position is useful for heavy QRM levels.

BYPASS:

All filter sections of the MFJ-722 are bypassed and the signal is fed directly to the amplifier circuit. The

circuit is designed to supply a signal to the output which is vitually the same as the unfiltered input.

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

NOTCH BANDWIDTH:

This control allows adjustment of the bandwidth of the notch filter section only. This control is recessed
and a screwdriver is necessary for adjustment. As the control is turned clockwise, as viewed from the
rear, bandwidth decreases. Narrow bandwidth tuning is easy but removes a larger slice of signal.

GENERAL OPERATIONS:

After connection as described in the INSTALLATION section, the MFJ-722 is ready for use. The notch
filter in the MFJ-722 is useful for removing interfering signals near the desired signal such as heterodynes,
stations tuning up on your QSO, or CW signals near frequency. Care should be taken that the NOTCH
BANDWIDTH control is not set to high or too low. If set too low, the bandwidth is so large the notch
filter appears inoperable. If set too high, the bandwidth is so narrow that the NOTCH tuning is very
critical and the notch frequency is hard to locate. The BANDWIDTH control is factory set to
approximately mid-position. This is recommended until you become famil iar with it s e ffec t. T o us e th e
notch filter only, set the SELECTIVITY switch to the NOTCH position. After tuning in the desired
signal on your receiver, adjust the NOTCH control to attenuate unwanted signals near the tuned signal.

The SSB positions of the SELECTIVITY switch optimizes the desired signal by attenuating
unwanted high or low frequencies. In the HP position, frequencies below approximately 375 Hz are
attenuated reducing interference such as 60 Hz and 120 Hz hum. In the 2.5, 2.0, and 1.5 position, a
lowpass filter is activated in addition to the highpass filter. The range of frequencies passed to the