Linear Amplifier Connections - Icom IC-746 Instruction Manual

13-5 Linear amplifier connections
CONNECTING THE IC-PW1
To antenna ACC(1)
ANT
to AC outlet
NOTE: Turn OFF the transceiver's antenna tuner while tuning the IC-PW1's tuner.
CONNECTING A NON-ICOM LINEAR AMPLIFIER
Antenna
Non-Icom
linear amplifier
RF OUTPUT
v WARNING:
Set the transceiver output power and linear ampli-
fier ALC output level referring to the linear amplifier
instruction manual.
The ALC input level must be in the range 0 V to –4
V, and the transceiver does not accept positive
voltage. Non-matched ALC and RF power settings
could cause a fire or ruin the linear amplifier.
Mini-plug cable (supplied with the IC-PW1)
ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1)
REMOTE
INPUT 1
EXCITER
1 2
GND
IC-PW1 ground
RF INPUT
ALC
SEND
GND
GND
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
Refer to the manual supplied with the IC-PW1 for ad-
ditional information.
Coaxial cable
(supplied with the IC-PW1)
ACC(2)
GND
IC-746
Supplied cable
IC-746
GND
ALC
NOTE: The specifications for the SEND relay are
16 V DC/2 A. If this level is exceeded, a large ex-
ternal relay must be used.
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REMOTE
ANT1
SEND
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