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@@ -8,8 +8,73 @@ combined with the [Anglian 3L transverter](http://www.g4ddk.com/Products.html).
* Meant to be used with a microwave transverter
* But also stand-alone 28MHz and 144MHz (The IF bands)
* Using an ATMega controller
- * Si5351 clock source
+ * Si5351 clock source (generates 3 clocks)
* An LCD display
-* Maybe
- * Includes the Lars Widenius GPSDO originally published on [eevblog](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/lars-diy-gpsdo-with-arduino-and-1ns-resolution-tic/?all)
- * Offers a 10MHz output refclk for a transverter
+* Discarded ideas
+ * Include a Lars Widenius GPSDO originally published on [eevblog](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/lars-diy-gpsdo-with-arduino-and-1ns-resolution-tic/?all)
+ * Offer a 10MHz output refclk for a transverter
+ * Instead, have a 25MHz ref input, and use a LeoBodnar reference
+
+TODO before ordering the PCB
+============================
+
+* Switching
+ * Check switching with ATmega and validate resistors
+
+* Microphone input
+ * Verify microphone pinout for MH-42
+ * Is audio level at SSM2167 output sufficient for the SA602A ?
+
+* Audio out
+ * Change RV303 footprint, as it needs to be on the front panel
+
+* CW
+ * Does the trick with the DC bias to leak the LO work ?
+
+* Consider reordering UI pins, if it simplifies routing
+ * Mockup location of potentiometers, encoder, display and buttons
+ * Check cabling
+
+* Si5153
+ * Check desired frequencies can be achieved:
+ * LO1 = 28 - 4.9152 + VFO
+ * BFO = 4.91521
+ * VHF-LO = 144 + 28 and 144 - 28
+
+PCB Assembly Plan
+=================
+
+1. DCDC converter for 8V and LDOs
+ * Check output voltages
+ * Check drop under load
+
+2. ATmega
+ * Programming
+ * Sidetone low-pass
+ * Probably need to do a UI proto already
+
+3. Si5153
+ * Check I2C works
+
+4. 8V and 5V relay
+
+5. Baseband
+ 1. Crystal filter shape
+ 2. RX and TX filter shape
+ 3. Receive path: IF mixer, crystal filter relay, IF AGC, BFO mixer, AGC measure, AF amp, SPKR
+ * Verify LO levels into SA602A: at least 200mVpp
+ 4. Transmit path: Mic amp
+
+6. Anglian
+ 1. LO filter shape
+ 2. LO amp. Mixer needs +7dBm
+ 3. All passives
+ * Verify correct voltages for amplifiers
+ * Verify PIN currents (Between 20mA and 60mA, below 0.8V)
+ * Verify filter shapes
+ 4. IF amplifiers, both RX and TX
+ 5. VHF amplifiers
+ 6. VHF bandpass filter
+ 7. Mixer
+
+7. External switching relay