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SGC Smartuner SG-230 Installation And Operation Manual (81 pages)

Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Antenna Coupler

Brand: SGC | Category: Adapter | Size: 4 MB

Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
5
1 General Information

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- Experience Levels of Users
  9
- What Is an Antenna Coupler
  9
- Overall Description
  11
- Coupler Network Configuration
  12
- Operation Indicators
  12
- Mechanical Design
  13
- Remote Installations
  15
- Upgrade Sequence
  16
2 Specifications

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- Accessories
  17
- Recommended Antennas
  17
3 Parts and Technical Support

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- Parts Furnished
  18
- User Supplied Items
  18
- Technical Support
  18
4 Antenna Types

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- Antenna Selection
  20
- Longwire Antenna
  20
- Longwire Antenna
  21
- Backstay Antennas
  21
- Typical Installations
  21
  - Jeep Installation
    21
  - Vehicle Installation
    22
  - Motor Vessel Installation
    22
  - Base Installation
    23
  - Base Installation
    24
  - Base Installation with Ground Wire Radials
    24
  - Base Dipole
    25
  - Base Quadra Loop
    25
  - Delta Loop
    26
  - Vessel Groundless Loop
    27
  - Vessel Insulated Backstay
    28
- Apartment Loop Antenna
  28
- Recreational Vehicle (RV) Antennas
  29
- Aircraft Antennas
  30
- Low Profile, Hidden
  31
- Emergency Antennas
  33
  - Kite Antenna
    33
  - Tactical Installations
    34
- Five Golden Rules of HF Installation
  35
5 General Notes on Antennas

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- Steps to Antenna Installation
  37
- Antenna Location
  37
- Ground Systems-General
  38
  - Vehicle Grounds
    38
  - Marine Grounds
    39
  - Base Station Grounds
    40
- Corrosion
  41
- Antenna Coupler Mounting
  41
- Antenna Connection
  41
6 Installation Procedures

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7 Coupler Configuration

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- Schematic Diagrams
  47
- Tuning Process
  48
- Impedance Detector
  48
- VSWR Detector
  49
- Phase Detector
  49
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  49
- Initialization
  50
8 Tuning Processes and Options

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- Program Description
  51
- Tuning Paths
  52
- Tuning Paths
  53
- Antenna too Short
  53
- Antenna too Long
  54
9 Smartlock Operation

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- Tune, Tune Lock, and Reset
  55
- Smartlock Notes
  56
10 Receiving Antenna

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Systems

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11 Troubleshooting the SMARTUNER

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- Ground Faults
  57
- Antenna Faults
  58
- Transmitter Faults
  60
- A Final Pointer on Troubleshooting
  60

SGC Smartuner SG-230 Installation And Operation Manual (90 pages)

Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Antenna Coupler

Brand: SGC | Category: Adapter | Size: 2 MB

SGC Smartuner SG-230 Manual (35 pages)

Brand: SGC | Category: Antenna | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
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Introduction

4
Chapter 1 Tuner, Coupler, What Is the Difference

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Chapter 2 Why an Antenna Coupler

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Chapter 3 Basic Antenna Theory

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- Long Antenna
  9
- Short Antenna
  9
- Antenna Radiation Patterns
  9
- Antenna Height and Radiation Angle
  11
Chapter 4 Antenna Types - Theory

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- End Fed Wire, or Marconi
  14
- Center Fed
  15
Chapter 5 Practical Installations

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- Ground Systems
  17
- Flag Pole Vertical
  20
- Tree Mounted Verticle
  22
- Where Is the Loop
  23
- Center Fed Stealth Antenna
  23
- Tree Supported Delta Loop
  24
Chapter 6 Indoor Antennas

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- Indoor Loops
  25
- Apartment Loop
  25
- Portable Loaded Loop
  26
- Attic Antennas
  27
Chapter 7 Construction Techniques

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- Wire Antennas
  28
- 1997 SGC Inc
  28
- Weather Mounting the SGC Smartuners
  29
Chapter 8 Conclusion

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Glossary

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SGC Smartuner SG-230 Installation And Operation Manual (81 pages)

Table of Contents

1 General Information

2 Specifications

3 Parts and Technical Support

4 Antenna Types

5 General Notes on Antennas

6 Installation Procedures

7 Coupler Configuration

8 Tuning Processes and Options

9 Smartlock Operation

10 Receiving Antenna

Systems

11 Troubleshooting the SMARTUNER

SGC Smartuner SG-230 Installation And Operation Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

SGC Smartuner SG-230 Manual (35 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Tuner, Coupler, What Is the Difference

Chapter 2 Why an Antenna Coupler

Chapter 3 Basic Antenna Theory

Chapter 4 Antenna Types - Theory

Chapter 5 Practical Installations

Chapter 6 Indoor Antennas

Chapter 7 Construction Techniques

Chapter 8 Conclusion

Glossary

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