Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AT-130 Kenwood
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The Model AT-130 is designed to satisfy your antenna-tuning requirements. It has been manu- factured with the quality and performance that makes Kenwood "The Pacesetter in Amateur Radio".
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Accessories: Carefully unpack your AT-1 30 Antenna Tuner and verify the following accessories are included. * Operating manual . . . . . . . . . 1 copy * Mounting bracket (J29-0402-02) . . 1 piece * Mounting hardware Screw, 4 mm diameter . . . . . . .
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Measuring antenna system SWR (i) Using an all solid-state transceiver (such as a TS-130s or TS-130V) Before setting up the antenna coupler, first determine the antenna system SWR. a. Set the controls as shown in Figure3-2. Set the BAND switch to the "THROUGH" position.
Adjusting the Antenna Coupler The antenna coupler is used to match a trans- mitter to an antenna system when its SWR is too high (i.e., greater than 1.5:1 SWR). a. Place the BAND switch to the same band setting as your transceiver (as shown in Figure 3-41, b.
AT-130 Mobile Installation . Securely install the Mobile Mount using four lock washers, four flat washers, and four screws and nuts. Install the AT-130 in the Mobile Mount by four wing bolts and polyethylene washers. Adjust the tilt before tightening the bolts.
Figure 11 shows a block diagram of the AT-1 30. Direcltional Coupler The directional coupler samples forward and reflected power from the transceiver to the load. Meter Circuit The forward and reflected power sampled by the directional coupler is used for SWR measure- ment.
1. General lnformation Your AT-130 has been factory aligned and tested include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof of purchase showing the to specification before shipment. Under normal date of sale. circumstances, it wili operate in accordance with these operating instructions.
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Model : AT-1 30 ......................................................................................................... Serial ........................... Date Purchased ..................................................... .........................
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