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Icom AT-130 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: HF automatic antenna tuner

Summary of AT-130

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    Hf automatic antenna tuner at-130 at-130e instruction manual.

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    I important read all instructions carefully and com- pletely before using the at-130 and at-130e. Save this instruction manual. This instruction manual contains important safety and in- stallation instructions. Precautions r danger high voltage! Never touch the antenna terminal, ground terminal, ant...

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    Ii table of contents important i precautions i explicit definitions i foreword i unpacking i miscellaneous items i table of contents ii features ii 1 antenna system ...

  • Page 4: Antenna System

    1 1 antenna system n antenna for ship required antenna element length required antenna element length to achieve full per- formance varies according to the lowest frequency: the lowest frequency required antenna element length 1.6 mhz band 7 m; 23.0 feet or longer 4 mhz band 3 m; 9.8 feet or longer ...

  • Page 5: Coaxial Cable

    2 1 antenna system n coaxial cable insulate the lead-in cable of the at-130/e antenna ter- minal and antenna element from other metal objects. To prevent interference, keep cables as far as pos- sible from an antenna, electric pump and other elec- tronic equipment. To prevent erroneous indications, ...

  • Page 6: Installations

    2 3 installations n installation outline q remove the top cover. W install a control cable and coaxial cable. • refer to “cable installation” as described below. E connect and solder the pl-259 connector to the coaxial cable. • refer to “pl-259 connector” as described below. R connect the control ca...

  • Page 7: Control Cable

    4 2 installations n control cable between the at-130/e and hf marine transceiver, connect four control signal lines as shown at right. To prevent rf feedback, use a four conductor shielded cable. Connect the shield line to the [gnd] terminal on the transceiver. Icom offers the 10 m (32.8 feet) long ...

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    5 2 installations n waterproofing the antenna connection caution: if you skip the following steps, moisture will get into the connector, and this could damage the antenna tuner. Q cut off just the top of the weatherproof cap, and pass the antenna wire through the cap. W insert the antenna wire into ...

  • Page 9: Mounting

    6 2 installations n mounting mounting on a mast/metal pole using u-bolts u-bolt u-bolt plate flat washer(l) spring washer nut mast/ metal pole flat washer(s) using u-bolts u-bolt u-bolt plate flat washer (l) spring washer nut mast/ metal pole flat washer (s) r warning! Mount the at-130/e securely wi...

  • Page 10: Internal Settings

    7 3 7 internal settings n before internal settings before operation, preset tuning setting and emer- gency tuning setting are required. What is preset tuning preset tuning setting provides fast tuning on your most-used frequency. What is emergency tuning the europe version, at-130e, includes an emer...

  • Page 11: Emergency Tuning

    8 n emergency tuning for the at-130e, before operation, perform emer- gency tuning setting. R warning! Never touch internal parts while transmitting. Stop transmitting when internal adjust- ments are performed. 2182 khz is used for distress calls, etc. Listen on the frequency before transmitting. Q ...

  • Page 12: Control Cable Signals

    4 9 control cable signals n transceiver setting ic-m700 with serial number 2500 and below in the ic-m700, change the [tune] switch setting from the “1” position to the “2” position. Confirm that the [key] switch is in the “2” position. Refer to the ic- m700 instruction manual page 9 for details. [ke...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Antenna terminal mounting plate mounting plate ground terminal 340 mm; 13.4 in 230 mm; 9.1 in 80 mm ; 3.1 in 91.5 mm ; 3.6 in water drain screw n specifications n unit description • frequency coverage : 1.6–30 mhz (with 7 m; 23.0 ft or longer antenna element) • power supply requirement : 13.6 v dc (...

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