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VL-2000 Operating Manual
Installation & Interconnections
FT-897/d
Be sure both
FT-897/D
and
VL-2000
are turned off, then follow the installation recommendation contained in the illus-
tration.
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The
FT-897/D
enables to connect only to the
INPUT 2
connector. Set the
INPUT
switch to the “
INPUT 2
” side after
assemble the equipment.
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The ALC cable must be connected between the transceiver and
VL-2000
to prevent overdrive of the amplifier, and
especially to facilitate the proper operation of the protection circuitry if sudden antenna system problems should cause
the SWR to rise to dangerous levels.
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Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial antenna cables when your hands are wet.
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When the
VL-2000
’s
POWER
switch is turned “off”, the exciter output is delivered as follows:
¦
INPUT 1
exciter: delivers to the
ANT 1
connector directly.
¦
INPUT 2
exciter: delivers to the
ANT DIRECT
connector directly.
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If you want to link the
VL-2000
and
FT-897/D
POWER
switches, set the
VL-2000
REMOTE
switch to the “on” po-
sition.
GND
DATA
CAT/
LINEAR
ACC
CHG B
CHG A
HF/50MHz
KEY
144/430MHz
ANT
EXT SPKR
INPUT
22A
DC13.8V
To link the
FT-897/D
and
VL-2000
POWER
switch, set the
VL-2000
REMOTE
switch to the “
ON
” position.
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