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O P E R A T I O N ASM100 features a 20-character by 4-line LCD and a 4-button keyboard. When powered up, the LCD displays a brief version and copyright message followed by the current transmission frequency.
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ASM100 STEREO AM TRANSMITTER USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTE for older versions (before 2015): When there is excessive reflected power the RF power will not be disabled unless the device is currently in a page where the REF reading is shown.
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ASM100 STEREO AM TRANSMITTER USER’S GUIDE M E N U S E Q U E N C E Menus show a different collection of informational items. The menu sequence is shown below. Menus do not show the actual titles. The titles below are indicative of the function and may appear slightly different on the actual LCD.
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ASM100 STEREO AM TRANSMITTER USER’S GUIDE Defines the Maximum Forward power (in Watts). Max REF Defines the Maximum Reflected power (in Watts). PowerMeterMode Press [] to toggle the FWD and REF metering mode between average (AVG) and peak-envelope-power (PEP). BFO Trim This is a very special setting that is normally only for use at the factory during initial calibration after manufacturing.
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ASM100 STEREO AM TRANSMITTER USER’S GUIDE last Sunday in October from DST to Normal, at 3:00am). This may be different from rules in other parts of the world. When in clock editing mode the blinking cursor appears on the LCD at the position to edit next.
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Exiting the Setting Screen automatically saves any changes to an internal non-volatile memory. These will be the settings used when ASM100 is powered next time. Important note: Current clock is lost when the device is powered off (or if there is any loss of power supply), but any saved Daily or Weekend schedules aren’t.
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Under any circumstances, we do not recommend going above 25W while adjusting with a non-modulated signal. ASM100 has been set at the minimum RF output level before shipping. This is done to protect it in case someone turns it on without first having connected an appropriate load or antenna.
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