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VL-2000 Operating Manual
Rear Panel Connectors & Switches
BAND-DATA 2
Jack
This 8-pin DIN Jack is connected to the Yaesu trans-
ceiver which is connected to the
INPUT 2
jack, to al-
low automatic band selection.
STBY 2
Jack
When this RCA jack is shorted to ground, it put the
VL-2000
into the transmit mode. Connect this jack to
the
TX GND
jack of the exciter which is connected to
the “
INPUT 2
” jack.
ALC OUT 2
Jack
This RCA jack provide the ALC (output) voltage for
control of the exciter’s RF drive level which is con-
nected to the “
INPUT 2
” jack.
INPUT 1/2
Jacks
These type M (SO-239) jacks should be connected
through a supplied Antenna Cable to the (transmitting)
antenna jack of the transceivers.
ANT
Jacks
Connect these type M (SO-239) jacks to your anten-
nas using large (RG-239 or larger) 50 ohm coaxial
cable with mating plugs (Type M: PL-259).
GND
Terminal Post
Connect this terminal to a good earth ground using
the shortest practical length of heavy braided cable.
All other station equipment should be grounded to the
same ground system.
DC IN
Connector
Connect this 8-pin connector to the
DC OUT
con-
nector on the Yaesu
VP-2000
AC Power Supply. This
connector pr48V DC supply voltage for the
power amplifier of the
VL-2000
.
CONTROL
Connector
Connect this 8-pin connector to the
CONTROL
con-
nector on the Yaesu
VP-2000
AC Power Supply. This
connector provides ±12V DC supply voltage and con-
trol signals for the
VL-2000
.
: +13.5 V (IN)
: TX GND
: GND
: BAND DATA A
: BAND DATA B
: BAND DATA C
: BAND DATA D
: TX INH (OUT)
FCC ID: K6620321X70
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