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Care and Maintenance

: Your RT-11 tuner is essentially maintenance-free, and rugged enough for 

normal outdoor use. The outer case may be cleaned as needed with a soft cloth slightly dampened 
in household cleaning solution. As with any modern electronic device, the RT-11 can be damaged 
by temperature extremes, water, impact or static discharge.  
 

Technical Support:

 We are happy to help you with your RT-11. Telephone technical support is 

available at 410-586-2177 weekdays from 9 am to 5pm Eastern time. Inquiries by Fax at 410-586-
8475 are welcome, and prompt e-mail support is available at ldg@ldgelectronics.com. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warranty and Service

: Factory assembled units are warranted against defects in parts or 

workmanship for one year from purchase.  Kits are warranted against defects in parts only for one 
year from purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only; it is not transferable. A 
copy of the receipt showing the purchaser’s name and the date of purchase must accompany units 
returned for warranty service.  All returns must be shipped to us pre-paid; we will not accept units 
with postage due. A return form is provided on our web site for your convenience.  
 
If you need to return your RT-11 to us for service, package it carefully, keeping in mind that we will 
re-use your packaging to return the unit to you. Include a full description of the problem, along with 
your name, address and a phone number or e-mail address where we can reach you with any 
questions. Repair turnaround time can vary from 2 to 6 weeks. 
 
We will be glad to service your RT-11 after the warranty period. We will notify you of repair charges 
by phone or e-mail, and bill you after repairs are completed.  
 

Firmware upgrades: 

From time to time we will release upgraded firmware for the RT-11, refining 

operation and adding features. Your RT-11 is not field programmable; you will have to remove the 
present chip and replace it with the upgrade chip. To remove the chip (68HC11, U1) you will need 
an appropriate tool.  
 
A PLCC extraction tool is ideal, but if you don’t have one you can fashion a substitute from an 
ordinary paperclip. Straighten the paper clip, and then bend it into a “U” shape. Use pliers to bend 
the last 1/8” of each end toward the center (see illustration). 

Summary of Contents for RT-11

Page 1: ...11 Automatic Antenna Tuner Manual Version 1 2G LDG Electronics 1445 Parran Road PO Box 48 St Leonard MD 20685 2903 USA Phone 410 586 2177 Fax 410 586 8475 ldg ldgelectronics com www ldgelectronics co...

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Page 3: ...lly about 3 seconds Features and Specifications Designed for remote mounting and operation on a tower or near the antenna Water resistant ABS plastic case with integral flange mounting bracket protect...

Page 4: ...foldback circuits Many radios have automatic foldback circuits to protect their RF amplifier stage from excessive reflected power the foldback circuit automatically reduces power when the SWR is high...

Page 5: ...one by grounding the Auto Semi pin during power up The tuner is then in Auto mode without needing a control circuit LDG does not recommend this method as it affords the operator little control over th...

Page 6: ...adio will then revert to its previous mode and power settings The LDG cables for Icom and Alinco radios are typically 15 feet long For longer lengths extend them using standard DB 9 cables again be su...

Page 7: ...All returns must be shipped to us pre paid we will not accept units with postage due A return form is provided on our web site for your convenience If you need to return your RT 11 to us for service p...

Page 8: ...upgrade is sold by exchange only The processor chips are recycled and reprogrammed to minimize future upgrade costs Upgrades will cost about 10 20 with chip exchange and will be announced on our web s...

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