SPE EXPERT 1K-FA Quick Start Manual

EXPERT 1K-FA 1KW LINEAR AMPLIFIER - QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
Note: These QUICK START instructions will help you get up and running quickly with your
SPE EXPERT 1K-FA linear amplifier. Included in these instructions are references
to the appropriate sections in the 1K-FA User Manual for additional details should
they be necessary. However, these instructions do not absolve you of the need to
read and understand the User Manual. You can invalidate your warranty if you do
not operate your amplifier properly.
AMPLIFIER SET-UP
Before turning ON the amplifier for the first time, the following operations are necessary:
1) Read the manual!
2) Be sure that the amplifier is correctly set for the local mains voltage (Manual
Section 7).
3) Connect the amplifier to the ground circuit (Manual Section 5)
4) Connect the antennas (Manual Section 6).
5) Connect the amplifier to the transceiver (Manual Sections 3 and 12).
requires at minimum connecting the RELAY and ALC cables between the
amplifier and transceiver. To take advantage of the amplifier's full potential, it is
advisable to connect the CAT interface as well (Manual section 2.3).
Note: If ALC is not used, you must reduce your transmit drive power to 20 watts maximum
before operating the amplifier.
Turn ON [I] the main switch on back panel, and press the [ON] key on the front panel.
Select the correct transceiver INPUT (1 or 2), and ensure the amplifier is in STANDBY
prior to programming. If you change the INPUT or any of the antennas, you must repeat
this programming.
Note: Refer to your transceiver user manual to enable the amplifier keying output and
the 'CAT' signal if necessary for your transceiver.
Note: Always disable the transceiver auto-ATU when the amplifier is ON (either in
'STANDBY' or 'OPERATE' modes).
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