User Manual
CO1-2 Combiner
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1. Connect the transceiver output to the XMTR connector.
2. Connect the ANTENNA connector to the antenna in use or the Antenna Switch.
3. Connect the amplifier inputs with the SPLITTER out 1 and out 2 connectors using
the two "SPLITTER cables".
WARNING:
If the distances of use are greater, it is absolutely necessary that the
two new cables are of exactly equal lengths and are of the same make and
model.
4. Connect the outputs of the amplifiers with the COMBINER connectors in 1 and in
2 using the two "COMBINER cables".
WARNING:
If the distances of use are greater, it is absolutely necessary that the
two new cables are of exactly equal lengths and are of the same make and
model.
Use cables that are suitable for adequately handling the power involved.
5. Connect the "PORT IN" of the Combiner with the "PORT Cable" to each "PORT"
of the two Experts (if the distances of use are greater, see chapter 3.4).
6. Connect the "CAT1" connectors of each Expert with the CAT, ALC and PTT
outputs of the transceiver with the "CAT Cable" (if the distances of use are
greater, see chapter 3.5).
The old CAT cable which originally interfaced only to one amplifier can be
connected directly to the extension of the supplied Y cable (connector DB-15F).
If there are also cables with RCA connectors, just keep their existing connection
with one of the two amplifiers.
This solution makes installation very easy and quick.
In the absence of a previous installation (old CAT cable missing), it is necessary
to build a new cable, the following two options are possible:
a) For connection with the transceiver only (see chapter 3.6).
b) For connection with the transceiver and a PC (see chapter 3.7).
The GND and 13.8 V DC connections must also be made.
The connection to the "PORT OUT" is to be used only in presence of the remote
antenna switch "AMB-01-PW" with the ability to remotely select the 6 antennas set in
the Expert.
Refer to the Amplifier and Switch manual "AMB-01-PW".
Connection with two transceivers.
It is also foreseen the use of two transceivers that can be switched between them with
the simple intervention of the respective PTT (see amplifier manual).
In the diagram the differences with the previous one with only one TRX are highlighted
in red.
It is only necessary to add 2 JUMPER cables (which must be strictly the same length)
and another CAT Cable for the TRX2.
The CAT Cable is identical to the one supplied in the Cable Kit.
The two JUMPER cables and the CAT Cable can be ordered or easily built using the
instructions in this manual.
