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ARI-500 Automatic Band Switch for ALS-500/600 

Instruction Manual 

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ARI-500 TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE CABLES 

 

RJ-DB97DK for Kenwood 

 

RJ-13D for the ICOM IC-706/718 and IC-7000 

 

RJ-7DI for all other Icoms

 

 

RJ-8D for Yaesu  

 

 

Check with Ameritron for cable details additional cables as they become available

 

 

DISCLAIMER 

 

Information  in  this  manual  is  designed  for 

user  purposes  only

  and  is 

not

  intended  to  supersede  information  contained  in  customer 

regulations, technical manuals/documents, positional handbooks, or other official publications.  The copy of this manual provided to 
the customer will 

not

 be updated to reflect current data. 

 
Customers using this manual should report errors or omissions, recommendations for improvements, or other comments to Ameritron 
116 Willow Road, Starkville, MS 39759.  Phone: (662) 323-8211; FAX: (662) 323-6551.  Business hours:  M-F 8-4:30 CST. 

 

AMERITRON

 

116 Willow Road  

Starkville, MS 39759 USA 

662-323-8211 

 

L

IMITED 

W

ARRANTY

 

Ameritron warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year  from the date of 
original purchase. 
During  the  warranty  period,  Ameritron  (or  an  authorized  Ameritron  service  facility)  will  provide  free  of  charge  both  parts  and  labor  necessary  to 
correct defects in material or workmanship. 
 
To obtain such warranty service, the original purchaser must: 
(1) 

Complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card. 

(2) 

Notify Ameritron or its nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect, of: 

 

 

(a) the model number and serial number, if any: 

         

      

(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date ofpurchase; 
(c) a detailed description of the problem, including details on the equipment. 

(3)  Deliver  the  product  to  the  Ameritron  or  the  nearest  authorized  service  facility,  or  ship  the  same  in  its  original  container  or  equivalent,  fully 

insured and with shipping charges prepaid. 

 
Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore, carefully read the Instruction Manual.  
This warranty does not apply to any defect that Ameritron determines is due to: 
 
(1)  Improper  maintenance  or  repair,  including  the  installation of  parts  or  accessories  that  do  not  conform  to  the  quality  and  specifications  of  the 

original parts. 

(2)  Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation. 
(3)  Accidental or intentional damage.

 

 
All implied warranties, if any, terminate one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.

 

The foregoing constitutes Ameritron's entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no 
remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages.  Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not 
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. 
 
This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for ARI-500

Page 1: ...AMERITRON ARI 500 AUTOMATIC BAND SWITCH FOR THE ALS 500M ALS 600 AMPLIFIERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMERITRON 116 WILLOW ROAD STARKVILLE MS 39759 USA 662 323 8211...

Page 2: ...e ARI 500 is designed to automatically select the correct frequency range on these amplifiers by reading the frequency information or band data from the transceiver This automatic switch is compatible...

Page 3: ...e 1 2 position Fig A Factory default Must be strapped this way when the ALS 500RC is NOT used 2 JMP 2 in the 2 3 position Fig B Strapping position when using the ALS 500RC The Current RF Power Meter P...

Page 4: ...he connections required between ICOM radios and the ARI 500 Connection to an ICOM IC 7000 requires an ICOM approved modification Follow the instructions in your IC 7000 user s manual page 140 to make...

Page 5: ...e correct Band Data connections Please note that Pin 8 on the Yaesu connector TX INH must be connected to ground Pin 3 on the FT MP 2000 9000 series of radios This connection is optional on the FT 857...

Page 6: ...RI 500 is first turned on the Auto Information AI command is sent to the radio This command causes the Kenwood radio to output the state of the radio frequency mode etc anytime the state has changes T...

Page 7: ...ear View of Kenwood Transceiver The Kenwood TS 480 requires different connections See the Addendum in the rear of this manual Kenwood TS570 870 2000 Interface to ARI 500 Connection ARI 500 Radio Input...

Page 8: ...uitry by cycling the ALS 500M amplifier s power OFF and back ON the ALS 500M amplifier s power switch must be in the OFF position for the Auto Load Fault reset to work or by remotely cycling the ALS 6...

Page 9: ...ARI 500 manual radio manual and information about your station available during the call We strongly recommend calling Ameritron with any questions but questions can also be mailed directly to Ameritr...

Page 10: ...ARI 500 Automatic Band Switch for ALS 500 600 Instruction Manual 10 Schematic...

Page 11: ...ARI 500 Automatic Band Switch for ALS 500 600 Instruction Manual 11...

Page 12: ...ARI 500 Automatic Band Switch for ALS 500 600 Instruction Manual 12...

Page 13: ...Card 2 Notify Ameritron or its nearest authorized service facility as soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect of a the model number and serial number if any b the identity of the seller...

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