2. Easy Operation Guide
2.1. Front Panel Indicators
TX/ALC LED
The “o” in the ToT Logo includes an LED.
The primary purpose for this LED is to
identify when the Argonaut VI is transmitting
approximately 80% or more of the selected
power setting. For CW mode, this should be
active during the entire dit or dah transmit
cycle. For Voice modes this will be when
transmit voice is 80% or greater than the
selected power level. This LED is also used in
the firmware update mode.
S-Meter / SWR Meter
The meter on the Argonaut VI offers two
functions:
1. S-Meter, in receive mode, the meter
shows the signal strength.
2. SWR-Meter, while transmitting and
the MOD button is pressed, the meter
shows the SWR as calculated on the
bridge in the Argonaut VI.
When in transmit the bar graph meter will
display your power output peaks. When you
wish to view the SWR, ensure that the three
position switch (5) labeled with TMB is in the
middle (M) position, and press the MOD
button while you transmit. The meter will
now display your SWR while the MOD
button is pressed. When the MOD button is
released the SWR graph disappears and the
power output will be displayed.
It is recommended that the rig be held in
transmit continuously prior to pressing MOD
to view the SWR. It is not advisable to try to
view the SWR when sending a stream of CW.
539 / Argonaut VI Users manual
Release 0.10 – November 13, 2012
Part #74479
Printed in USA
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Figure 2.1-2 Meter-VSWR
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Figure 2.1-1 Meter-Signal Strength
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Figure 2-1 539 Front Panel- (with indexes)
Argonaut VI
