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LDG RT-600 Operation manual
Summary of RT-600
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Ldg rt-600 600 watt remote automatic tuner 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 2 introduction 3 quickstart guide 3 specifications 4 an important word about power levels 4 getting to know your rt-600 5 rc-600 front panel 5 connections 6 installation 7 overview 7 basic installation 7 secure the rt-600 to a mast 8 tips for outdoor installation...
Page 3: Introduction
Rt-600 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 need...
Page 4: Specifications
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 4 specifications 3 to 600 watts ssb and cw peak power, 250w psk and digital modes and 6 meters. 2,000+ memories for instantaneous frequency and band changing. Power: 12vdc, 1000ma, carried on the coax feedline. 1.8 to 54.0 mhz coverage. Tunes 4 to 800 ohm loads (...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 5 getting to know your rt-600 your rt-600 is a quality, precision instrument that will give you many years of outstanding service; take a few minutes to get to know it. The rt-600 tuner is designed to be used remotely, powered over the coax cable that carries bot...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 6 connections the rt-600 has three connectors : antenna so-239: output to the antenna. Connect the antenna to this so-239 using the shortest practical coax cable . Gnd (wingnut): connect to antenna system ground. Radio so-239: connect to the feedline which comes ...
Page 7: Installation
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 7 radio : connects via coaxial cable to the antenna port on your amplifier. Power : connects to a source of 12 volts dc, 1000 ma (center positive). Installation overview the rt-600 tuner is designed for outdoor use; it is weather resistant. However, ldg recommend...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 8 secure the rt-600 to a mast your rt-600 is designed to be mounted on a mast or other similar support; a clamp and u-bolt are provided for this purpose. Remove the nuts and clamp from the u-bolt. Place the u-bolt around the mast, then slide the clamp over the th...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 9 although the u-bolt is electroplated to resist corrosion, you may wish to apply a thin layer of grease to the threads to help prevent rust and aid in later removal. If you wish to use a larger u-bolt (to bolt the tuner to a larger mast, or other support), refer...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 10 to prevent rainwater from running down the coax and into the connectors, all connections should be wrapped with coax sealing tape such as coax seal™. Additionally, a drip loop should be provided by coiling the coax and zip-tying it into a loop below the connec...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 11 swr meter the rc-600 has no swr display. If your transceiver does not have a built-in swr display, you may install an external swr meter between the output of the amplifier and the input of the rc-600. Bias tee information a bias tee is a circuit that injects ...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 12 a sample schematic appears below:.
Page 13: Operation
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 13 operation operation overview two types of tuning cycles are available; a memory tuning cycle and a full tuning cycle. A memory tuning cycle restores parameters saved after an earlier successful tune on the present frequency. Those settings are checked to see t...
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Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 14 bypass whenever the rt-600 is turned off (power button in the off position, status led off), the tuner is bypassed; rf from the amplifier is passed directly to the antenna with no matching. When the tuner is powered up again, it restores the most recent tuned ...
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 15 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 whenever possible. The rt-600’s very short tuning cycle minimizes...
Page 16: Out Of Warranty Service
Rt-600 operations manual version 1.0 16 out of warranty service ldg will repair your product even after the warranty has expired; a reasonable fee will apply. We will troubleshoot the problem, and based on your instructions either contact you with an estimate, or fix it and bill you for any repair c...