LDG FT-Meter
For Yaesu FT-857 and FT-897
Table of Contents
Introduction
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Jumpstart,
or
“Real hams don’t read manuals!”
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Specifications
3
Getting to know your FT-Meter
4
Installation
6
Setup
8
Initial Calibration
8
Receive parameter setup
8
Transmit parameter setup
9
Operation
10
Application Notes
10
Base Station Use
10
Mobile Use
10
Other Applications
10
Care and Maintenance
11
Technical Support
11
Warranty and Service
11
Feedback
11
Introduction
Congratulations on selecting the LDG FT-Meter. The FT-Meter provides accurate and precise
readings for a wide range of receive and transmit parameters. While most users will choose S-
Meter readings on receive and Power Output on transmit, several other useful readings are
available. The FT-Meter simply plugs into the meter jack of your FT-857 or FT-897 transceiver.
It is highly portable, in keeping with the popularity of these radios for use on Dxpeditions.
LDG pioneered the automatic, wide-range switched-L tuner in 1995. From its laboratories near
the Nation's Capitol, LDG continues to define the state of the art in this field with innovative
automatic tuners and related products for every amateur need.
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