Installation And Interconnections; Antenna Considerations; Antenna Connections; Power Cable Connections - Yaesu FT-710 Operation Manual

Installation and Interconnections

Antenna Considerations

The FT-710 is designed to connect to a 50 Ohm resistive impedance antenna at the Amateur operating
frequencies. Select an appropriate antenna (dipole antenna, YAGI antenna, cubical quad antenna, etc.)
that is suitable for the chosen operation and bands.
Construct the antenna and coaxial cable, or use a suitable antenna tuner, to maintain the impedance
presented to the FT-710 antenna connector for an SWR of 1.5 or less. Careful preparation of the antenna
and/or tuner will permit maximum performance, and protect the transceiver from damage.
High transmitter RF voltages may be present on the antenna; install it so it will not be easily touched when
in operation.

Antenna Connections

Carefully follow the illustration regarding the proper connection of antennas and coaxial cables.
To prevent damage from lightning, atmospheric electrical discharges,
electric shock etc., provide a good earth ground.
Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect the station equipment to the
buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system).

Power Cable Connections

Carefully follow the illustrations regarding the proper connection of the DC power cable.
Use the DC power cable supplied with the FT-710 to make the power connections to the power supply.
• Ensure adequate ventilation around the trans-
ceiver, to prevent heat build-up and possible re-
duction of performance due over heating.
• Do not install the transceiver in a mechanically
unstable location, or where objects may fall onto
it from above.
• To minimize the possibility of interference to
home entertainment devices, take all precaution-
ary steps including separation of TV/FM anten-
Check the DC voltage and current rating
(+13.8 V, 25 A) of the power supply before
connecting to the transceiver.
FUSE: 25A
DC power cord (supplied)
Installation guidelines
nas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the
greatest extent possible. Keep the transmitting
coaxial cables separated from cables connected
to home entertainment devices.
• The AC Power Cord connected to a socket-out-
let with earthing connection. A socket-outlet with
earthing connection shall connect to protective
earthing conductor.
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