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EDX-3

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco accessory.
This Instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions. 
Please read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future 
reference.
Please be aware that EDX-3 is made especially for Alinco transceivers, and Alinco 
is not responsible of any inconveniences when used with radios of other 
manufacturers. Alinco can not provide connection instructions to use EDX-3 with 
transceivers of other makes.

 

HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

Summary of Contents for EDX-3

Page 1: ...his manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference Please be aware that EDX 3 is made especially for Alinco transceivers and Alinco is not responsible of any inconveniences...

Page 2: ...o product in this manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below Please read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product Word Definition Danger Personal...

Page 3: ...ith your Alinco dealer for the details before purchase Optional items necessary to operate EDX 3 The following parts are additionally required for installation but are not supplied with the EDX 3 Purc...

Page 4: ...iently installed even outdoor 250 memories for shorter tuning time To decrease the tune up time EDX 3 automatically stores the matching conditions for up to 250 frequencies Re tuning for a memorized f...

Page 5: ...NA SYSTEM 5 Antenna for ship 5 Antenna for land operation 6 Ground and counterpoise 7 INSTALLATIONS 9 Installation outline 9 Mounting 10 Operation 12 CONTROL CABLE SIGNALS 13 Terminal information 13 A...

Page 6: ...or longer Undesirable antenna element lengths AVOID multiples of 1 2 half wavelength for antenna element lengths since tuning becomes difficult and may cause damages to the tuner L Antenna element le...

Page 7: ...s essential not only for proper operations but also for your own safety Car bottom hook mount option Mobile antenna element option NOTE The explanation about antenna elements herein are for your refer...

Page 8: ...NGER NEVER connect the ground terminal to the following points These connections may cause an explosion or electric shocks Gas or electrical pipe Fuel tank or oil catch pan IMPORTANT The mounting plat...

Page 9: ...ctrolysis AVOID connection between dissimilar metals where an electric current is present These connections may cause electrolysis Transceiver Antenna cable Control cable EDX 3 Antenna element Ground...

Page 10: ...from electrolysis Ask your ship dealer installer or refer to a technical book etc for RF ground details INSTALLATIONS Please read the instruction manuals of Alinco HF transceivers for details EDX 3 m...

Page 11: ...ions and shocks while moving could loosen the antenna tuner making if fall causing personal injury Wiring of Antenna element and stay Antenna element Wall Roof Stay rope Use high quality insulators ha...

Page 12: ...ATIONS Mounting on a flat surface Using nuts and bolts Using self tapping screws Nut Spring washer Flat washer Flat washer Hex headbolt Weatherproof cap Drill a hole here Diameter 7 8 mm 9 32 5 16 inc...

Page 13: ...he transceiver and EDX 3 as far as possible Roll and store the excessive length of cables and keep away from the transceiver and tuner Other cables and metal devices such as DC cable CW keyer or micro...

Page 14: ...loss Make same connections as the originals and be sure to use high quality cables for durability especially in case of outdoor installation About common mode and filtering As a character of automati...

Page 15: ...ement Power supply requirement 13 8 V DC supplied from HF transceiver Current drain Max 2 A Operating temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Weight 2 1 kg 4 6 lb Antenna connectors SO 239 50 insi...

Page 16: ...can t be responsible of eventual typographical errors and misinterpretations Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks of Alinco Incorporated in Japan the United States EU States Russia China...

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