Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 1 ldg al-100 100 watt automatic tuner for alinco hf transceivers ldg electronics 1445 parran road st. Leonard md 20685-2903 usa phone: 410-586-2177 fax: 410-586-8475 ldg@ldgelectronics.Com www.Ldgelectronics.Com.
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 2 introduction 3 jumpstart, or “ real hams don ’ t read manuals ” 3 specifications 4 getting to know your al-100 7 front panel 7 rear panel 6 installation 7 operation 8 power-up 8 basic tuning operation 8 memory tuning 8 full tuning 9 bypass mode 9 status led 10 ...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 3 introduction ldg pioneered the automatic, wide-range switched-l tuner in 1995. From its laboratories in st. Leonard, maryland, ldg continues to define the state of the art in this field with innovative automatic tuners and related products for every amateur nee...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 4 specifications • 0.1 to 100 watts ssb and cw peak power, 30w on digital modes. • latching relays for ultra low power operation. • 200 memories for instantaneous frequency and band changing. • powered and controlled via radio interface cable. • designed specific...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 5 getting to know your al-100 your al-100 is a quality, precision instrument that will give you many years of outstanding service; take a few minutes to get to know it. The al-100 is designed for use with alinco hf radios. Tuning is performed by pressing the tune...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 6 rear panel the rear panel of the al-100 features four connectors: • ant connector: connect the 50-ohm coax antenna feedline to this standard so-239 connector. • gnd connector (wing nut): connect to earth ground. • tx connector: connect a 50-ohm coax jumper cabl...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 7 installation the al-100 tuner is designed for indoor use only; it is not water resistant. If you use it outdoors (field day, for example) you must protect it from rain. The al-100 is designed for use with coax-fed antennas. You need a balun to use your al-100 w...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 8 operation power-up turn on the transceiver. The led on the front panel of the al-100 will blink once. If it doesn’t, turn off the radio and recheck your connections. Basic tuning operation tuning operation is controlled by the func / tune buttons on your alinco...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 9 a memory tuning cycle if data from a previous tune on the present frequency is available. Otherwise, it will perform a full tuning cycle, storing the tuning parameters for future memory tunes. When tuning is complete, the transceiver will return to receive mode...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 10 status led the status led is used to indicate various operating modes, tuning status, and error conditions. The followings table lists the led status codes and their meaning. Status led indication meaning on steady when tuning tuning in process blinks 1 time a...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 11 application notes base station operation install your al-100 in a convenient spot near your operating position. Connect to your alinco transceiver using the cable provided. Connect the tuner to the antenna connecter of the transceiver using the shortest practi...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 12 a word about tuning etiquette be sure to use a vacant frequency when tuning. With today’s crowded ham bands, this is often difficult. However, causing interference to other hams should be avoided as much as possible. The al-100’s very short tuning cycle minimi...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 13 product failure, as determined by ldg, to be caused by the customer or by other natural calamity (e.G. Lightning) is not covered under the two-year warranty. Damage can be caused by failure to observe the product’s published limitations and specifications, or ...
Al-100 operations manual version 1.0 14 product feedback we encourage product feedback! Tell us what you think of your ldg product. In a card, letter, or email (preferred) tell us how you used the product, how well it worked in your application, and any suggestions you have for enhancements or new p...
