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SGC SMARTUNER SG-235 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 SG-235 Smartuner ® Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Antenna Coupler Installation and Operations Manual Getting the most from every watt of HF-SSB Power...
  • Page 2 SGC emerge as a cutting edge player in the expanding world of HF-SSB. Actually, SGC was the first company to perfect and mass produce solid-state HF SSB radios, more than 20 years ago. Today, our focus is an ever higher level of HF SSB refinement and performance. All focused on creating HF SSB voice and...
  • Page 3 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 4 N N o o t t e e : : C C o o u u p p l l e e r r m m u u s s t t b b e e u u s s e e d d i i n n m m a a n n u u a a l l P P T T T T m m o o d d e e . . When tuned, clicking stops and Green wire goes low. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 5 Tactical Installations Tactical Antenna Supports Tactical Grounds and Counterpoises 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 6 JP3- PTT OUT CONTROL 10.0 Smartlock PRO Opteration 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 7 Appendix - QMS System QMS Brochure SG-500 SmartPowerCube Brochure 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 8 Even the most experienced professional HF users will occasionally run into difficulty. Regardless of the level of your experience, SGC stands ready to offer you installation suggestions and to help you resolve any aspect of Smartunerª operation which is not entirely satisfactory.
  • Page 9 Dealer from whom purchased: ____________________________ Date installed: _______/_______/_______ Type of antenna used: ___________________________________ 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 10 Batteries must be fully charged for proper operation. Large gauge wiring to the transmitter and coupler must be used to avoid retuning. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 11 These five LEDs are not designed to be interpreted by other than factory and trained service personnel. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 12 The Smartuner should be located inside the house or under the aft lazaret on a sailboat. On power boats, the coupler may be mounted outside, but additional 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 13: Long Wire Antenna

    This type of enclosure is widely available in all countries. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 14 At any distance other than the 25 foot cable which is sup- plied by SGC, we recommend that the DC voltage at the antenna coupler be measured. (If the coupler voltage drops below 10 volts, the coupler may not operate properly.) For this reason, SGC recommends that if distances are...
  • Page 15 When you buy your product today and a new feature is added, you can always upgrade for modest fees to the latest version of the unit. If you would like to upgrade to the latest version of the unit, contact SGC because special discounts are always provided to our valued customers.
  • Page 16 2 2 . . 1 1 A A c c c c e e s s s s o o r r i i e e s s Shock Mounting Tray. SGC Part Number 54-50 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 17 In the event you experience difficulty with your SG-235 antenna coupler, you should contact SGC for technical advise. Before calling, we ask you to have the following information ready so that we may readily assist you. C C o o u u p p l l e e r r I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n...

  • Page 18: Marine Installation

    Finding the reason for less than ideal system operation may take one telephone call or it may take several calls. Regardless of how com- plex the problem is, your SGC representative will be able to walk you through the process of solving your problem in a logical step-by-step man- ner.
  • Page 19 23 feet or longer. In addition, the SG-235 is just as happy feeding 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 20 These are only a few of the many possible methods of installation and frequently a different configura- tion will be the best at a particular site. SGC's long wire antenna, 60 feet in length, provides efficient operation on low frequencies and high frequen- cies alike.
  • Page 21 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Installation

    Feed through insulator to truck Coupler Transceiver Vehicle Installation 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...

  • Page 23: Motor Vessel Installation

    GROUND LEAD 1.5M MAX GROUND ROD (3M) 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 24 Control cable RF Cable Base Dipole Installation 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 25 Loop wires are attached at one end on the high voltage active side of the coupler and on the other end at the ground side of the coupler. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 26 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 27 Coupler insulated Porcelain Backstay isolator Ground connection 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 28 While during the day this would work well for close in communications, longer distances would be 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 29 . SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.
  • Page 30 Wire antenna Aviation control Radio Isolator head 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 31 You may wish 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 32 For good emergency communications, you will only need 30-70 feet of 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 33: Kite Antenna

    T T a a c c t t i i c c a a l l I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n s s Over the course of nearly 30 years of HF, SGC equipment has been used every- where from camelback in the desert to Antarctic expeditions.
  • Page 34 The longer the antenna, the better the antenna performance. doubling the length of the antenna, an improvement of 3 - 6 dB can be 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 35 The backstay of your mast is the only viable antenna on a sailboat. The 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 36 The antenna should be located in a position free of obstructions, particularly in the desired direction of communication. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 37 10 meters (30 ft) , it is recommended that low loss coaxial cable, such as RG-8 or RG-213 be used. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 38 SGC always recommends that two grounding bolts with star washers be used to insure no ground resis- tance is encountered.
  • Page 39 In areas of high ground conductivity, an effective ground can be made through a grounding rod. The rod should be approximately 3 meters in length 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 40 More frequently, a counterpoise system of radial wires must be used. SGC recommends the use of at least 8-12 radials bonded together in the center. If the antenna is at ground level, the radials should be buried a few inches below the surface.
  • Page 41 Sharp points in the lead-in wire should be avoided to prevent corona dis- charges. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 42 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 43 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 44 Rx Amp Red LED SPDT No Tune/Reset 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 45 PC board will light, and if there is a remote "TUNED" indica- tor, it will also light. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 46 The SG-235 installation and tune-up is considered complete if the above tests have been successfully performed. The SG-235 will probably not be supplied from SGC with memory data appro- priate to your installation, and the memory feature may not seem impressive at first.
  • Page 47 'on the air' and not be available to the lamp. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 48: Technical Support

    2 - Make sure that your antenna and ground system are installed c o r - rectly, contact SGC for a copy of our HF User's Guide for much additional infor- mation on this subject. 3 - If you are new to HF radio, we strongly suggest that you set up a schedule with another station for your initial tests.
  • Page 49 The light should come on if the radio is transmitting. Observe that the light is not as bright as step 5. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 50 6. Key "push to talk" switch on microphone, and observe light bulb. The light should come on if the radio is transmitting. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 51 After RF is applied to the coupler, it then passes through the detector system. The detector system consists of six capacitors in shunt on the input arm of the 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 52 A phase detector is formed by T2, A1, and their associated components. This detector indicates the state of any reactance associated with the antenna cou- 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 53 RF detector circuitry. The RF detector line goes into the XIRQ pin of the CPU and when it goes low, wakes up the CPU from the STOP mode. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 54 The default is PTT control: [ [ Ò Ò Y Y e e s s Ó Ó ] ] . 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 55 Any further tuning is accomplished in a matter of milliseconds when recalled from memory. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 56: Selection

    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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 57 As mentioned previously, various tests are executed to determine the most logi- cal tuning sequence to be performed. Dependent on the test results, additional 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 58 The current frequency is saved for future frequency comparison, and the computer reverts back to the "sleep" mode. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 59 In this position the tuner will retain the required tuning data and will not change anything whether in receive or transmit. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 60 SmartLock PRO is set on N N o o r r m m a a l l . 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 61 Now, switch back to Normal position, activating the Tune From Memory by-pass. Every new transmitted frequency will cause the coupler to retune 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 62 In the Manual Tuner program, select Establish Link under the Run menu. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 63 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 64 After going through his installation carefully, the user called SGC for technical support. This user was nearing wits end. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 65 We have seen on sailboats, for example, people trying to save 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 66 Better yet, use a regulated power supply of an adequate rating. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 67 If you have a problem with the coupler finding a tuning solution, you should change one variable at a time. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 68 SGC equipment and related services. In the event of a defect as defined above, SGC shall, at its option, either repair or replace the product free of charge to the purchaser, provided that: The warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not assignable.
  • Page 69 SG-235 Manual N N o o t t e e s s 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 73 Appendix - QMS System AppendixÑ QMS System Introduction SGCÕs QMS (Quick Mount System) is the newest addition to the many outstanding products manufactured by SGC, Inc. that incorporate the latest technological developments in both design and craftsmanship. Featuring state of the art technology in microprocessor-based communication equipment, the QMS rep- resents high reliability backed by over 28 years of communication experience.
  • Page 74 F F i i g g u u r r e e A A - - 1 1 Ñ Ñ Q Q M M S S i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n o o n n t t h h e e r r e e a a r r d d e e c c k k o o f f a a s s e e d d a a n n SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.

  • Page 75: Typical Installations

    F F i i g g u u r r e e A A - - 2 2 Ñ Ñ S S i i d d e e v v i i e e w w o o f f Q Q M M S S i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n o o n n t t h h e e s s i i d d e e o o f f a a s s m m a a l l l l v v a a n n SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USA P.O.
  • Page 76 Insure that all four straps are pulled down tightly and the suction cup feet have been securely compressed. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 77 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 78 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 79 . Refer to Figure A-4 on the following page: 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 80 Suction Cup Suction Cup Release Tabs Release Tabs 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com © 1998 SGC Inc...
  • Page 81 This treatment increases the life span of rubber products. 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: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 82 Includes VHF bands SG-307 7 ft. antenna (QMS-7 not shown) 1-800-259-7331 ® The SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th Street, P.O. Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Phone: 425-746-6310 FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Website: http://www.sgcworld.com No Compromise Communications © August, 1997 SGC, Inc.
  • Page 83 Length: 9 ft., including See QMS-7 brochure for more options.) adjustable ratchet mount ® Equivalent: 23-foot antenna The SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th Street, P.O. Box 3526, Design: helically wound Bellevue, WA 98009 USA No Compromise Phone: 425-746-6310 800-259-7331 FAX: 425-746-6384 425-746-7173...
  • Page 84 Ample heat sinks help it (BITE) and allows the operator to quickly determine any reliably do the job. ® SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526 , Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 Fax: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com “No Compromise communications”...
  • Page 85 21 lb. (9.5Kg) 1-800-259-7331 SG-500: catalog #52-96 ® Fan Option: catalog #51-82 SGC, Inc., P.O. Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA Tel: 425-746-6310 SGC reserves the right to modify Fax: 425-746-6384 specifications without notice. E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com “No Compromise Communications” Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    25 feet coaxial and 1-800-259-7331 Communications two power wire input wires, RMT The SGC Building 13737 S.E. 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA tune and smartlock Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Website: www.sgcworld.com...
  • Page 87 ™ tuning or adjustment is required, and the SG-235 Cat. No. 54-15 The SGC Building 13737 S.E. 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA ® Box 3526, Bellevue, WA 98009 USA 425-746-6310 or 1-800-259-7331 FAX: 425-746-6384 E-mail: SGCMKTG@aol.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com...

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