
RT-600 Operations Manual
Version 1.0
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Specifications
3 to 600 watts SSB and CW peak power, 250W PSK and digital modes and 6
meters.
2,000+ memories for instantaneous frequency and band changing.
Power: 12VDC, 1000mA, carried on the coax feedline.
1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage.
Tunes 4 to 800 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M), 16 to 3200 ohms with external
4:1 Balun.
For Dipoles, Verticals, Vees, Beams or any Coax Fed Antenna.
External balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or ladder line fed
antennas.
Included RC-600 controller provides DC power injection, On/Off switch, and
Tune button.
Dimensions: RT-600: 9”L x 8.5”W x 3”H; RC-600: 4”L x 3”W x 2”H
Weight: RT-600: 3 lb.; RC-600: 8oz.
An Important Word About Power Levels
The RT-600 is rated at 650 watts peak power input at most. Many amateur amplifiers
are capable of transmitting well over 650 watts. Power levels that significantly exceed
specifications will definitely damage or destroy your RT-600. If your tuner fails
under overload, it could also damage your transmitter or transceiver. Be sure to
observe the specified power limitations.
Operating instructions in this manual direct you to “bypass” your amplifier for tuning.
This means turning your amplifier off or placing it in standby mode, connecting your
transceiver or transmitter directly to the tuner without amplification. Never tune at
more than 100 watts.
Never install antennas, supports or transmission lines over or near power lines. You
can be seriously injured or killed if any part of the antenna, support or transmission
line touches a power line. Always follow this antenna safety rule: the distance to the
nearest power line should be at least twice the length of the longest antenna, support
or transmission line dimension.
Always operate
within specified
limits.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
WARNING
Never exceed 600
watts peak on
SSB/CW, or 250
watts on 100%
duty cycle modes.