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Activating the satellite mode

Operating frequencies in satellite mode can be set both
before and after activating the satellite mode. Normal
and reverse tracking are available.

ï 

Transferring the VFO frequency to the satellite
VFO.

q

Set the downlink frequency (receive) in the MAIN
band.

w

Set the uplink frequency (transmit) in the SUB band.

e

Push [SATELLITE] for 1 sec. to transfer the fre-
quencies, set in steps 

q

and 

w

, into the satellite

VFO.

• Satellite mode is automatically selected after trans-

ferring.

• “SATL” indicator with either “NOR” or “REV” indi-

cator appears.

• VFO and memory mode indication are displayed in

the SUB band (lower area) during satellite mode.

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Setting the satellite VFO

q

Push [SATELLITE] to enter the satellite mode.

• “SATL” indicator with either “NOR” or “REV” indicator ap-

pears.

w

Push [V/M 1] to toggle satellite VFO and memory
mode.

• VFO or memory mode indication is displayed in the SUB

band (lower area).

e

Push [SCAN . 

M

] to enable the downlink frequency

tuning.

• Uplink frequency indication disappears.
• Rotate the tuning dial to set the downlink frequency and

push [SSB/CW] to select the operating mode.

• Push [SCAN . 

M

] again after the tuning.

r

Push [SWP 0 

S

] to enable the uplink frequency tuning.

• Downlink frequency indication disappears.
• Push [SWP 0 

S

] again after the tuning.

NOTE: To select the operating mode for the uplink,
push [SUB] to enable the SUB band access.

[SATELLITE] 
for 1 sec.

[F-INP ENT]

USB

USB

MEMO

LSB

SATL

RE V

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

20

40

40

60dB

60dB

60dB

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

40

P.A MP

USB

USB

MEMO

LSB

SATL

RE V

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

20

40

40

60dB

60dB

60dB

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

40

P.A MP

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Tracking selection

Push [F-INP ENT

] for 1 sec. to switch be-

tween normal and reverse tracking.

ï 

Normal tracking

Both downlink and uplink frequencies increase or de-
crease in the same step simultaneously by tuning dial
rotation.

ï 

Reverse tracking

The downlink frequency follows the tuning dial rotation,
however, the uplink frequency changes in the reverse
direction to the tuning dial rotation in the same step.

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Preparation

q

Decide on a usable satellite.

w

Confirm the approximate location of the satellite and
operating mode (e.g. “B,” “J,” etc.) through docu-
mentation (magazine, etc.) or via appropriate satel-
lite tracking software.

e

Set the antenna direction for the desired satellite.

r

Select satellite mode on the transceiver.

• Push [SATELLITE].
• Push [F-INP ENT

] for 1 sec. to select track-

ing mode if desired.

t

Select operating mode.

y

Set the downlink frequency (MAIN band) to the bea-
con frequency.

• Refer to a ham magazine or book for detailed informa-

tion.

• Adjust the antenna direction so that the S-meter shows

to its strongest level.

• The S-meter level should be noted for transmit power ad-

justment during a loop test.

NOR        REV

NOR        REV

USB

USB

MEMO

LSB

N O R

SATL

RE V

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

20

40

40

60dB

60dB

60dB

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

40

P.A MP

Varies simultaneously

Satellite mode indication

USB

USB

MEMO

LSB

N O R

SATL

RE V

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

20

40

40

60dB

60dB

60dB

S 1

3

5

7

9

20

40

P.A MP

Uplink (transmit) frequency

Satellite mode indication

Downlink (receive) frequency

Satellite

Downlink

Uplink

(MAIN band)

(SUB band)

Reverse tracking type

USB (or CW)

LSB (or CW)

Normal tracking type

USB (or CW)

USB (or CW)

Summary of Contents for AG-2400

Page 1: ...0 Waterproof weather resistance and pre vention from rusting due to salt water No power cable wiring is necessary EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock RWARNING CAUTION NOTE SPECIFICATIONS Receive frequency 2400 2402 MHz Out put frequ...

Page 2: ...ellite location wave an gles etc This information may be available in ham magazines or organization issues such as from ARRL or RSGB handbook etc Use of satellite tracking software is also convenient ï AO 40 Uplink frequency 435 780 435 495 MHz Downlink frequency 2400 225 2400 475 MHz S1 BAND Downlink frequency 2401 210 2401 495 MHz S2 BAND Beacon frequency 2400 338 MHz S1 BAND 2401 323 MHz S2 BAN...

Page 3: ...0 40 P AMP USB USB MEMO LSB SATL REV S 1 3 5 7 9 20 20 40 40 60dB 60dB 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 P AMP Tracking selection Push F INP ENT for 1 sec to switch be tween normal and reverse tracking ï Normal tracking Both downlink and uplink frequencies increase or de crease in the same step simultaneously by tuning dial rotation ï Reverse tracking The downlink frequency follows the tuning dial rotation h...

Page 4: ... P AMP USB USB MEMO LSB SATL REV S 1 3 5 7 9 20 20 40 40 60dB 60dB 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 P AMP w Rotate the tuning dial to re tune the downlink fre quency after pushing SCAN M when the operat ing station s signal frequency is shifted RIT function can also be used for downlink frequency tuning within 1 kHz range Satellite memory The AG 2400 has 10 satellite memory channels to memorize both uplink ...

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