OPTIMA
OPERATING MANUAL
Page 1: ...OPTIMA OPERATING MANUAL...
Page 2: ...Copyright 2010 by YeticomNZ All rights reserved...
Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Limited Warranty 5 Installation 6 7 Front Panel Controls 8 10 Other Features 10 Specifications 11 Contact Information 12 3...
Page 4: ...th the addition of a high quality 15 amp power supply may be easily adapted for fixed station operation Some of the features of the OPTIMA are an advanced design liquid crystal display that provides t...
Page 5: ...e 1 year from the original date of purchase This warranty is non transferable This limited warranty is subject to repair or replacement of defective components only This warranty is void if the radio...
Page 6: ...on the control deck is in the OFF position Connect the positive red wire of the DC power cord to a positive 13 8 volt source at the vehicle fuse block If connecting to the fuse block it is recommende...
Page 7: ...is recommended that the antenna be re tuned before operating on those frequencies If you are experiencing unusual VSWR readings check for the following possible problems 1 Make sure that the antenna...
Page 8: ...uning Step The STEP control selects frequency resolution in either 1 kHz 10 kHz or 100 kHz steps Press the STEP button one of the digits will flash on and off Press the STEP button again to change ste...
Page 9: ...ing will stop without transmitting SHIFT Shift Offset Used for programming offsets to operate repeater networks The OPTIMA can transmit and receive on different frequencies To program the offset press...
Page 10: ...ockwise to increase RF output power Rotate counterclockwise to decrease RF output power Variable RF output power allows low power for QRP operation 16 Push To Talk Switch Press and hold the switch to...
Page 11: ...More than 40 dB below peak output power Unwanted Sideband More than 50 dB below peak output 1 kHz tone FM Deviation 2 kHz maximum Audio Response More than 30dB below peak output Frequency Response 400...
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