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SGC Smartuner SG-230 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operations Manual
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  • Page 1 SG-230 Smartuner ® Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Antenna Coupler Installation and Operations Manual Getting the most from every watt of HF-SSB Power...
  • Page 2 SGC emerge as a cutting edge player in the expanding world of HF-SSB. Actually, SGC was the first company to perfect and mass produce solid-state HF SSB radios, more than 20 years ago. Today, our focus is an ever higher level of HF SSB refinement and performance. All focused on creating HF SSB voice and...
  • Page 3 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 4 Tuning should be done at full power. Clicking is heard. When tuned, clicking stops and Black/White wire goes low. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 5 Tactical Installations Tactical Antenna Supports Tactical Grounds and Counterpoises SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 6 Antenna Too Short Antenna Too Long J-2 - Tuning Elements out During Receive SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 7 SG-307 Antenna Brochure QMS Antenna Coupler System Brochure QMS-7 Antenna Coupler System Brochure SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 8 Even the most experienced professional HF users will occasionally run into difficulty. Regardless of the level of your experience, SGC stands ready to offer you installation suggestions and help you resolve any aspect of Smartuner opera- tion which is not entirely satisfactory.
  • Page 9 L type; it automatically selects appropri- SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 10 When the same conditions are encountered again, re-tuning is accomplished within 10 milliseconds by first recalling the information from the memory. Special software has been designed by SGC to allow accurate and fine tuning of the coupler. For software description, refer to the MicroTuneª...
  • Page 11 The unit operates on 12 volts and can be optionally supplied to operate at 24 VDC. The 24 VDC option may be installed in the field. Please contact your dealer or SGC and order Part Number 54-52. 1 1 . . 5 5...
  • Page 12 Should you have occasion to open the case, it must be re-sealed under low humidity (below 35%) and care used to SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 13 (such as those made by Rubbermaidª) are excellent weather covers and cost only a few dollars. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 14 9 feet from the transmitter. A 25 foot extension cable is available (SGC Part # 54-61) as is a 50 foot cable (SGC Part # 54-62). If you need to install the antenna coupler more than 50 feet from the trans- mitter site, up to 2 extension cables may be used for a total of 75 or 100 feet.
  • Page 15 HF professionals. However, if you ever hear a long time Smartuner user saying they would like to upgrade to the latest version of the unit, have them contact SGC because spe- cial discounts are provided to our customers.

  • Page 16: Catalog Number

    50 foot extension cable. SGC Part number 54-62 SmartLock control box.. SGC Part Number 54-63 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 17 8 foot long piece of wire and several SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 18 In the event you experience difficulty with your SG-230 antenna coupler, you should contact SGC for technical advise. Before calling, we ask you to have the following information ready so that we may readily assist you. C C o o u u p p l l e e r r I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n...
  • Page 19 Finding the reason for less than ideal system operation may take one telephone call or it may take several calls. Regardless of how com- plex the problem is, your SGC representative will be able to walk you through the process of solving your problem in a logical step-by-step man- ner.
  • Page 20 These are only a few of the many possible methods of installation and frequently a different configura- tion will be the best at a particular site. SGC's long wire antenna, 60 feet in length, provides efficient operation on low frequencies and high frequen- cies alike.
  • Page 21 GTO cable Feed-through (as short as possible) insulator SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Installation

    Motor Vessel Installation SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...

  • Page 23: Base Installation

    Ground Wire Radials control cable and coax SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 24 This configuration provides optimum near-right angle reflection to the ionosphere for short range communications. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 25 Base Delta Loop antenna. Because the antenna system is SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 26 Although not our best recommenda- tion, this antenna will provide a workable solution in some installations. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 27 (6 loops) on a rectangular configuration 3 by 4 feet be installed (as illustrated in the figure below). SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 28 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 29 Wire antenna Aviation control Radio Isolator head SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 30 (ground). SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 31 All types of antennas may be hidden inside the roof of a building which uses non-metallic roofing materials. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 32 T T a a c c t t i i c c a a l l I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n s s Over the course of nearly 30 years of HF, SGC equipment has been used everywhere from camelback in the desert to Antarctic expeditions.
  • Page 33 Fire department stand pipes. ( Required in most big city building codes!) Underground metal petroleum storage tanks. (At the gasoline station?) SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 34 Always install the antenna system as far away as possible from any SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 35 The antenna system is a key part of the communication system and for satis- SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 36 Do not locate the antenna close to other antenna systems. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 37 SGC always recommends that two grounding bolts with star washers be used to insure no ground resis- tance is encountered.
  • Page 38 We have encountered just about every source of noise imaginable in vessel installations. When you are SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 39 More frequently, a counterpoise system of radial wires must be used. SGC recommends the use of at least 8-12 radials bonded together in the center. If the antenna is at ground level, the radials should be buried a few inches below the surface.
  • Page 40 Sharp points in the lead-in wire should be avoided to prevent corona discharges. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 41 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s The following diagrams will assist in installing the Smartuner with SGC equipment.
  • Page 42 NOTE: The remote tuned indicator line goes low (to ground) when the SG-230 is tuned. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 43 It does not take into account the normal cable hook-up between the internal connector of the coupler TB1 and the optional external four pin con- SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 44 If you provide this information to the manufacturer of the radio equip- ment, they should be able to instruct you on how to connect the remote tuned line to achieve a front panel display. (Naturally, SGC would like you to use our SG-2000 series radio!) 7 7 .
  • Page 45 The SG-230 installation and tune-up is considered complete if the above tests have been successfully performed. The SG-230 will probably not be supplied from SGC with memory data appropri- ate to your installation, and the memory feature may not seem impressive at SGC Inc.
  • Page 46 If you are using the tuned indicator option, it should illuminate when the coupler is tuned. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 47 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 48 SG-230 Manual 2 - Make sure that your antenna and ground system are installed c o r - rectly, contact SGC for a copy of our HF User's Guide for much additional infor- mation on this subject. 3 - If you are new to HF radio, we strongly suggest that you set up a schedule with another station for your initial tests.
  • Page 49 [see figure below] 5. Turn on the radio and set to CW mode. Turn on the coupler. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 50 The SG-230 will proceed to tune only when enough forward power is present to confirm this check. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 51 VSWR comparators. With the VSWR less than 2:1, both comparator outputs will be low. If the voltage at the non-inverting input is higher than the voltage SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 52 From the frequency data, the computer then searches the table stored in 1C8 for any frequency/network status which may be stored. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 53 Similarly, the CPU is able to manage the bits which control the input and output C banks. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 54 T T h h e e d d e e f f a a u u l l t t i i s s T T U U N N E E F F R R O O M M M M E E M M O O R R Y Y : : [ [ y y e e s s ] ] SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.
  • Page 55 Red LED White Black 0.1µF 0.1µF 0.1µF SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 56 ¥ Extensive tuning algorithms are used to test and verify different antenna situations. Initially, the first tuning cycle will require several hundred SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 57 Once it is determined that re-tuning is necessary, a test is made to see if 'J3' is set to tune from memory. If the result is re-tuning from memory, the frequency SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 58 As mentioned previously, various tests are executed to determine the most logi- cal tuning sequence to be performed. Dependent on the test results, additional SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 59 The current frequency is saved for future frequency comparison, and the computer reverts back to the "sleep" mode. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 60 In this position the tuner will retain the required tuning data and will not change anything whether in receive or transmit. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 61 If you change the ground, antenna, or supply volt- age, you are bound to change the performance of the coupler. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 62 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 63 The coupler could not find a lock on several bands. After going through his installation carefully, the user called SGC for technical support. This user was nearing wits end. In working through the logical troubleshooting process with him, we dis- covered that he had used coaxial feed line from the insulator on the coupler to the antenna feed point.
  • Page 64 The point we are making here is simply this: you should have a leakage path SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 65 If you have a problem with the coupler finding a tuning solution, you should change one variable at a time. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 66 SGC equipment and related services. In the event of a defect as defined above, SGC shall, at its option, either repair or replace the product free of charge to the purchaser, provided that: The warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not assignable.
  • Page 67 SG-230 Manual Notes SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 72 Appendix - QMS System AppendixÑ QMS System Introduction SGCÕs QMS (Quick Mount System) is the newest addition to the many outstanding products manufactured by SGC, Inc. that incorporate the latest technological developments in both design and craftsmanship. Featuring state of the art technology in microprocessor-based communication equipment, the QMS rep- resents high reliability backed by over 28 years of communication experience.
  • Page 73 F F i i g g u u r r e e A A - - 1 1 Ñ Ñ Q Q M M S S i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n o o n n t t h h e e r r e e a a r r d d e e c c k k o o f f a a s s e e d d a a n n SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.
  • Page 74 F F i i g g u u r r e e A A - - 2 2 Ñ Ñ S S i i d d e e v v i i e e w w o o f f Q Q M M S S i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n o o n n t t h h e e s s i i d d e e o o f f a a s s m m a a l l l l v v a a n n SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.
  • Page 75 Insure that all four straps are pulled down tightly and the suction cup feet have been securely compressed. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 76 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 77 SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 78 . Refer to Figure A-4 on the following page: SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 79 Suction Cup Suction Cup Release Tabs Release Tabs SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 80 This treatment increases the life span of rubber products. SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 81 QMS-7 will provide exceptional auto-tuning with any HF and VHF transceiver. ® SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526 , Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 Fax: 425-746-6384 E-mail— SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site— http://www.sgcworld.com No Compromise Communications SGC reserves the right to modify specifications without notice.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Length: 7 ft., including adjustable ratchet SGC reserves the right to modify specifications without notice. mount and spring ® SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526 , Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331...
  • Page 83 Includes VHF bands SG-307 7 ft. antenna (QMS-7 not shown) 1-800-259-7331 ® The SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th Street, P.O. Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Phone: 425-746-6310 FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Website: http://www.sgcworld.com No Compromise Communications © August, 1997 SGC, Inc.
  • Page 84 500 watts PEP voice or CW Length: 9 ft., including See QMS-7 brochure for more options.) adjustable ratchet mount ® The SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th Street, P.O. Box 3526, Equivalent: 23-foot antenna Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Design: helically wound...
  • Page 85 Be sure to see SGC's revolutionary mobile QMS system for mounting antenna and coupler outside the vehicle. ® The SGC Building 13737 S.E. 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 Fax: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 86 8 pounds (3.5 kilos) Case bridges or trees. Construction: Plastic ABS weatherproof case The SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th Street, P.O. Box 3526, Cable: SGC special cable, 9 feet ® coaxial and two power Bellevue, WA 98009 USA wire input wires, RMT...
  • Page 87 *Antenna must be used with an antenna coupler such as the SG-231 ® SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526 , Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 Fax: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com No Compromise Communications...
  • Page 88 4.32 H centimeters Weight: 3.8 pounds (1.6 kilos) Case Construction: Plastic ABS weatherproof case Catalog Number: 54-17 1-800-259-7331 ® SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526 , Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 Fax: 425-746-6384 No Compromise Communications E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 89 Communications cable), RMT tune ® and Smartlock wire The SGC Building 13737 S.E. 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA Catalog Number: 54-12 Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 *Under certain limitations. FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 90 DC power, forward power, phase, two VSWR levels, low impedance and tuned conditions. ® The SGC Building 13737 S.E. 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 No Compromise Communications FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...