Icom AG-2400 Instruction Manual

2.4 GHz DOWN CONVERTER

AG-2400

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product.

The AG-2400 is designed and built with Icom’s

superior technology and craftsmanship. With

proper care this product should provide you with

years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAREFULLY

before attempting to operating the AG-

2400.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—

This

manual contains important safety and operating in-

structions for the AG-2400.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION!

The coaxial cable between this down

converter unit and your transceiver should be clamped

to the antenna pole to prevent the down converter unit

from weighing down the preamplifier.

KEEP

the unit away from TV or radio antennas to

prevent interference.

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FEATURES

❍

Down Converter for satellite (AO-40) in

S-mode operation

❍

Built-in Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)

Total NF value is less than 1.5 dB,

Conversion Gain is more than 25 dB

❍

Built-in Receiver-Suppression-Control Fil-

ter closes up the uplink and downlink

antennas. (1.8 feet at the minimum)

❍

Built-in the Receiving Protection Circuit

• The built-in circuit protector may not function cor-

rectly when the accidental transmission such as

continuous transmission is applied. Such transmis-

sion is out of the specified guarantee for accidental

transmission damage to the AG-2400.

❍

Waterproof, weather resistance and pre-

vention from rusting due to salt water.

❍

No power cable wiring is necessary.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

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WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

SPECIFICATIONS

• Receive frequency

: 2400–2402 MHz

• Out put frequency

: 144–146 MHz

• Total gain

: More than 25 dB

• Total NF value

: Less than 1.5 dB

• Input/Output connector : Type-N

• Antenna impedance

: 50 

Ω

• Grounding

: Negative grounding

• Power consumption

: Approx. 200 mA

• Dimensions (Projections not included)

: 172(W)

×

69.5(H)

×

230(D) mm

: 6

25

⁄

32

(W)

×

2

3

⁄

4

(H)

×

9

1

⁄

16

(D) in

• Weight (approx.)

: 1.18 kg; 2.6 lb 41 oz

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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U-bolt plates …………………………………………2

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Washers (M6) ………………………………………4

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Spring washers (M6) ………………………………4

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Wing nuts (M6) ………………………………………4

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Hex head bolts (M6

×

50) ……………………………4

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Self-tapping screws (6

×

30 A0) ……………………4

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CAUTION FOR INSTALLATION

AG-2400 is intended for professional installation only.

We are not responsible for any building breakage, any

damage resulting from a drop of the AG-2400 from a

high place or unstable site resulting in personal injury,

nor any accident in any other cases. If the AG-2400

must be installed at such high place or unstable site,

be sure to consult an expert engineer.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the 

logo are registered trademarks of Icom

Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-

many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

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