ARI-500 Automatic Band Switch for ALS-500/600
Instruction Manual
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Features ................................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 3
Operating ALS-500RC with the ARI-500
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ARI-500 Transceiver Compatibility …. ................................................................ 3
Interfacing ARI-500 to Radio for Keying and Band Data …. ............................... 4
Interfacing to Icom Radios ................................................................................... 4
Interfacing to Yaesu Radios ................................................................................. 5
Interfacing to the Elecraft K3 ............................................................................... 6
Interfacing to Kenwood Radios ........................................................................... 6
Operation ............................................................................................................. 8
Technical Assistance.............................................................................................. 9
Schematic............................................................................................................... 10
ARI-500 Transceiver Interface Cables................................................................... 13
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 13
Ameritron ARI-500
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Ameritron ARI-500 Automatic Band Switch for the Ameritron ALS-500M (Ser. No. 13049 and
higher) and ALS-600 (Ser. No. 14378 and higher) amplifiers. The 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
with most ICOM, Yaesu, and Kenwood transceivers, and the Elecraft K3 transceiver. Some other radios may also be compatible.
Features
PWR:
Green LED indicates the amplifier and transceiver are connected correctly
LINK:
Red LED indicates information is being received from transceiver. Flashing red indicates information is NOT being received.
RADIO:
RJ-45 Jack for interfacing to the transceiver.
AMP A/B:
RJ-45 Jacks for interfacing to the ALS-500M or ALS-600 Amplifier
REMOTE A/B:
RJ-45 Jacks for use with the optional ALS-500RC Remote Control Head
Standby/Operate Toggle switch
Specifications
Receives DC power through the ALS-500M/600 interface cables.
Dimensions 4.5” W x 1.5” H x 4.25 D
Weight 0.4 lbs
