Installation And Connection - Icom IC-FR3000 Series Sales Handbook

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Unpacking Unpacking Unpacking Unpacking
After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the
delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons.
For a description and a diagram of accessory
equipment included with the IC-FR3000/FR4000
series, see 'Supplied accessories' on page 5 of this
manual.
Selecting a location Selecting a location Selecting a location Selecting a location
Select a location for the repeater that allows adequate
air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or
vibrations, and away from TV sets, TV antenna
elements, radios and other electromagnetic sources.
Antenna connection Antenna connection Antenna connection Antenna connection
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical
importance, along with output power and sensitivity.
Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50
antenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for
desired band. Of course, the transmission line should
be a coaxial cable.
▒ CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Protect repeater from lightning by using
▒ a lightning arrestor. ▒ a lightning arrestor.
▒ NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: There are many publications covering NOTE:
▒ proper antennas and their installation. Check with
▒ your local dealer for more information and
▒ recommendations
Installation and Connections Installation and Connections
Installation and Connections Installation and Connections
A duplexer is separately required when only one
antenna is used for both transmitting and receiving.
Select a duplexer according to the transmitting and
receiving frequencies. Ask your Dealer for details.
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems,
ground the transceiver through the [GND] terminal on
the rear panel.
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap
to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance
between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as
possible.
▒
▒ a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could
▒ cause an explosion or electric shock.
Duplexer Duplexer
Duplexer Duplexer
Grounding Grounding Grounding Grounding
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
NEVER connect the [GND] terminal to NEVER NEVER NEVER
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