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and store the new setting in memory, over writing any previous settings. To
return to normal Tune From Memory, simply push the reset button while in
Normal Position.
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To quickly install your antenna coupler you will need the following:
1.
An HF radio with 3 to 500 watts output.
2.
An HF antenna with a single wire feed (not coax fed).
Minimum length of 50 feet (from 3.0 MHz) or 300 feet (from 1.8 MHz).
3.
A good ground (counterpoise) for the antenna and coupler
4.
+12 VDC and ground for the coupler.
5.
An IBM compatible desktop or laptop computer with MS Windows 3.1 or
better and a 386 or better microprocessor.
Connections:
Connect the Smartuner to the PC cable as shown in the following diagram:
Operation:
1.
Install the software on your computer by running the setup file.
2.
Connect cables to the coupler, PC, and radio.
3.
Turn on power to the coupler and radio.
4.
Coupler should come up in the bypass (untuned) state.
5.
Double click the ÒSGC SmartTunerÓ icon.
6.
In the Manual Tuner program, select proper COM port under the Ports menu.
7.
In the Manual Tuner program, select Establish Link under the Run menu.
8.
Radio may be placed in transmit if it is emitting less than 30 watts.
SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA
P.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com
© 1998 SGC Inc
SG-235 Manual
BlackÑground
Red + 12VDC
PL Ð 259
To transmitter
SGÐ230PRO Smartuner
(side view)
Wire antenna
Diagram of Smartuner Installation
Large ground (counterpoise) system
9 feet (2.8 meters)
Ground bolt
Antenna output
porcelain
connectors
Red/WhiteÑ
Smartlock
control line
(optional)
Black/WhiteÑ
(See diagram on
Quick Start at
front of manual
for cable details)
25 feet
SG-235 Smartuner