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- Page 1 LDG DTS-6/6R Desktop Coaxial Switch / Remote LDG Electronics 1445 Parran Road, PO Box 48 St. Leonard MD 20685-2903 USA Phone: 410-586-2177 Fax: 410-586-8475 ldg@ldgelectronics.com www.ldgelectronics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on selecting the LDG DTS-6 desktop coaxial switch. The DTS-6 is a breakthrough product, electronically switching your rig between six antennas, and automatically grounding all inputs when your rig is off. The DTS-6 can be mounted on your operating desk, or operated remotely using the LDG DTS-6R Remote Control. -
Page 3: Jumpstart, Or "Real Hams Don't Read Manuals
Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!” Ok, but at least read this one section before you transmit: 1. Attach the RF input jack (center connector, marked TX) to your transmitter or transceiver with a 50 ohm coaxial jumper cable. 2. -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Dts-6
The red LEDs show which antenna is presently selected. For special functions, they blink in groups of two or six. The DTS-6 has no power switch. It powers up when you plug it into the DC supply, and draws current continuously. When no antenna is selected (that is, all inputs are grounded) the current draw is relatively low. - Page 5 The control cable input is a 1/8" stereo jack; the control cable is included with the DTS-6R remote. The DTS-6R remote is smaller than the DTS-6, but has the same six switches and six LED lights on the front. On the back, it has the same power, and control jacks, and a radio sense connector,...
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Page 6: About The Radio Sense Feature
Radio Sense is an exclusive LDG feature that automatically grounds all inputs when you turn your radio off. It is available only if you are using the DTS-6 with the DTS-6R remote; the DTS- 6 by itself does not support this feature. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation The DTS-6 and -6R are intended for indoor use only; they are not water resistant. If you use them outdoors (Field Day, for example) you must protect them from rain. Position your DTS-6 in a convenient spot on your operating desk, as close to your transceiver or transmitter as practical. -
Page 8: Operation
Using this function along with the Radio Sense function of your DTS-6 insures that the rig will be protected even if you forget to turn it off. At the programmed time (midnight, for example) the rig will switch itself off. With Radio Sense mode enabled, the... - Page 9 Antenna 1 Selected Antenna 2 Selected Antenna 3 Selected Antenna 4 Selected Antenna 5 Selected Antenna 6 Selected Radio Sense On Radio Sense Off Ground All Button Command Summary Antenna 1 Selected Antenna 2 Selected Antenna 3 Selected Antenna 4 Selected Antenna 5 Selected Antenna 6 Selected Radio Sense On*...
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Page 10: Remote Control Protocol
Remote Control Protocol The control port of your DTS-6 is in fact a serial I/O port compatible with standard USB ports. In the future, LDG may release Windows software and a USB cable enabling you to control your DTS-6 from your PC! In the meantime, this section documents the control protocol; you can write your own software to control the switch. - Page 11 Codes sent by the DTS-6R remote to the DTS-6 switch R 00 - Remote is telling main unit that buttons 4&5 were pushed – user wants to ground all antennas. R 01 - Not used. Remote doesn’t give the command to ground all.
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Page 12: Care And Maintenance
A return form is provided on our web site for your convenience. If you need to return your DTS-6/6R to us for service, package it carefully, keeping in mind that we will re-use your packaging to return the unit to you. A self-addressed return-shipping label, while not required, will help insure speedy and accurate delivery of your repaired unit.
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