CONFIRMATION BEFORE OPERATION
Before proceeding, run through the following checklist
to double check that your transceiver is ready to
operate:
FRONT PANEL
Controls
«
Are the VOL and SQL controls turned fully
counterclockwise?
Microphone
*
Is arecommended microphone installed?
DATA Connector
+
IsaTNC connected correctly if you plan to operate
Packet?
REAR PANEL
ANT (Antenna)
+
Is the correct antenna actually connected?
«Isa
lightning protector installed for a fixed station?
+
Are interconnecting coaxial cables between the
transceiver, accessory station equipment and the
antenna connected?
+
Are all cable connectors well-installed (including no
cold solder joints?) and screwed tight?
+
Are coax switches set for the correct antenna?
CAUTION:
DO NOT transmit without connecting an antenna or
dummy load to the ANT connector.
The transceiver can fail.
DC 13.8 V (DC Power Cable)
+
Is the power cable connected and locked in place?
(Do not turn on the transceiver or DC power supply
yet.)
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