SECTION 1
SETTING UP AND INSTALLATION
SETTING UP
After unpacking the amplifier but before connecting, please carry out the following
checks:
a)
Check your amplifier is not damaged and is complete.
b)
Ensure you have a reasonable airflow at the rear of the site you have chosen to
install your amplifier.
c)
Ensure ALL connectors to be used by yourself are of a sufficient electrical
standard to carry the higher RF output generated by the amplifier and any in-line
power meter is of a type designed to carry the higher output power of a linear
amplifier.
d)
Never attempt to operate the Ranger without first connecting an antenna or 50ohm
dummy load.
e)
Check that the front panel switches of the amplifier are switched to STBY and
OFF.
CONNECTIONS
Connect the amplifier as follows:
a)
Switch your HF transceiver OFF.
b)
Connect a suitable antenna or dummy load to the amplifier SO239 OUTPUT
(ANT) socket or to a suitable POWER METER, which is connected to an antenna
or dummy load.
c)
Connect a coaxial cable from the transceiver output to the amplifier SO239
INPUT (TX) socket.
d)
Connect the PTT lead to the PHONO socket on the amplifier and to your
transceiver.
e)
Connect the mains lead to a suitable 220-240V mains supply.
f)
If desired, connect the ALC PHONO socket to the ALC on your transceiver.
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