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599 / Eagle Users manual Release 1.002 – September 27, 2010 6
Part #74447
Printed in USA
Figure 2.1 Eagle Front Panel
2. Easy Operation Guide
2.1. General Operations
This section of your Eagle Manual will
discuss the button operation and adjustments
common to all modes on the Eagle
Primary and Secondary Button
Functionality
Most buttons on the front panel can perform
multiple functions. The Primary Function for
the buttons on the Eagle is screened directly
on the button. They are lit when power is
applied to the radio. The Secondary Function
for the buttons is silk-screened above the
respective button on the front panel. The
FNC button is used to invoke the Secondary
Functions of the front panel buttons. The
functionality for both Primary and Secondary
buttons are described in the following
sections.
Master Reset (using LOCK (15) button)
To perform a master reset to the Eagle, begin
by pressing and holding down the LOCK
button at the same time you turn on the
power. Continue to hold down the LOCK
button until the screen says “reset”.
You have now performed a reset to the Eagle
which will also clear all memories and
settings you have placed in your transceiver.
Performing a reset means you will need to
enter the Configuration menu described in
Advanced Settings to program your filter
positions, accessories, screen colors, etc.
Keying a Linear Amplifier:
Pin 8 on ACC-1 will provide an open
collector output for keying a linear amplifier.
The Eagle provides a 17 ms closure delay
before RF is supplied to the linear amp.
Refer to Figure 3-2 for wiring to this
connector. Remember to use shielded cable
for making this connection. The amp key line
is not a relay similar to those found on many
older transceivers. It is a transistor switch
rated for a maximum of 24 volts and 250 mA
from the key line of your amplifier. Many
older amplifiers using an AC relay or relay
voltages exceeding the limits of the Eagle
must use an amplifier interface relay such as
the ARB-704 sold through the Ten-Tec
company P/N #R9901
S-Meter
The signal strength display on the Eagle will
offer two functions
1. The S-Meter will read the signal
strength in receive mode
2. The meter will also function as an
SWR meter when transmit tune is
activated.
TEN-TEC
AF RF
MR
AN
SP-CW
BW PBT
A=B
VOX
PWR RIT AGC
PRE
SQL
MON
(
$*/(
NR
MIC
FNC
LOCK
ATTN
FAST
BAN
MOD TUNE
A/B
NB