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LDG FT-Meter 

For Yaesu FT-857 and FT-897 

Version 1.1 

LDG Electronics 

1445 Parran Road, PO Box 48 

St. Leonard MD 20685-2903 USA 

Phone: 410-586-2177  

Fax: 410-586-8475 

[email protected] 

www.ldgelectronics.com

 

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Summary of Contents for FT-meter

Page 1: ...FT Meter For Yaesu FT 857 and FT 897 Version 1 1 LDG Electronics 1445 Parran Road PO Box 48 St Leonard MD 20685 2903 USA Phone 410 586 2177 Fax 410 586 8475 ldg ldgelectronics com www ldgelectronics c...

Page 2: ...the LDG FT Meter The FT Meter provides accurate and precise readings for a wide range of receive and transmit parameters While most users will choose S Meter readings on receive and Power Output on t...

Page 3: ...the 2 5 x 5 5 mm coaxial power jack center positive if desired The 12 volt connection is for the light only the meter will work fine without it 4 Select the parameters you want to display on receive...

Page 4: ...ALC Automatic Level Control voltage on transmit shares S Meter scale PWR Transmitter output power in Watts SWR Standing Wave Ratio on transmit MOD Percent modulation on transmit VOLT Power supply volt...

Page 5: ...anted to extend the distance away from the radio a standard headphone extension cable would work fine Near the top is the on off switch for the back light The brightness control is in the middle and c...

Page 6: ...Everest for example you must protect it from rain Position your FT Meter in a convenient spot on your operating position anywhere within reach of its six foot cable Plug the cable into your transceiv...

Page 7: ...requires 12 volts DC at 100 ma to operate the light Connect a suitable power supply to the 2 5 x 5 5 mm coaxial DC input jack using the provided 2 5 x 5 5 mm jack coaxial power connector center positi...

Page 8: ...menu option reads FS This provides a full scale meter reading for calibration Check that the meter settles at the top of the red portion of the S Meter scale just to the right of the 60 mark If the m...

Page 9: ...wer supply voltage SWR standing wave ratio MOD deviation level ALC automatic level control voltage PWR transmit power Select whichever parameter you want displayed on transmit Turn the SELECT knob to...

Page 10: ...radio s display especially if the radio is mounted at any distance from the driver s position If you choose to connect the 12 vdc input to light up the meter be sure to use a fused power line not prov...

Page 11: ...he purchaser s name and the date of purchase must accompany units returned for warranty service All returns must be shipped to us pre paid we will not accept units with postage due A return form is pr...

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