4O3A Signature – Antenna Genius User Manual
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8.
HARDWARE
EXPERT TIP!
Read this and the following Software section carefully before changing any DIP switches
or software settings.
8.1.
Front panel
Front panel features:
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SO-239 (or N-female) connector for Port A
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SO-239 (or N-female) connector for Port B
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8 SO-239 (or N-female) connectors for antenna inputs
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LEDs: red LEDs indicate which A port antenna has been selected and green LEDs indicate
which B port antenna is selected
8.2.
Bottom panel
Bottom panel features:
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LAN: RJ-45 jack connects to your home/shack network (assumes you are using the
network control option as most Flex users will be)
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Two DE-15 VGA-type for users opting for BCD or +12 VDC pin-to-port control in lieu of
network control, these are left unconnected if you are using network control (most
FlexRadio equipped stations won’t use these ports)
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12-15VDC: connect your shack 13.8 VDC power supply here paying attention to proper
polarity, anywhere from 12 to 15 VDC with at least 300 mA will be OK
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OM module: enables connecting the 16 relay Output Module for station automation
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DIP Switches: The side panel has 8 DIP switches for setting the operating mode
configuration.
AG can be controlled four different ways: (1) LAN, (2) BCD, (3) Pin-to-Port, and (4) 4O3A
Interface Genius
TM
. The control mode is set independently for Port A (Radio A) and Port B (Radio
B) by the DIP switches. For example, Port A could be controlled over the network and Port B
could be controlled by BCD signals.