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UPGRADE
touch button should ONLY be
used if the EPROM or firmware files (or
both) will be upgraded. In such a case see
page 29.
5.3
Preparing for operation
In STBY the amplifier is in bypass-mode and your transceiver is directly connected to the
antenna. Maximum allowed power in bypass mode is 200 Watts! The bypass
RF power is
displayed if PA is in standby mode.
To turn PA ON press ON/OFF button on the front panel (black one) and
hold it abt. 1 second
. PA will start
tube heating. It will take 180 seconds. Turning PA ON is possible
ONLY
from the home screen! If you have
other display active, press EXIT to go back to the home screen.
The “Tube Heating Timer” is visible on the
display. Wait until the required 180 seconds
is complete before placing the amplifier in
OPERATE Mode.
After heating is completed, the PA will light
the
STBY
mode indicator and this
Main
display
will appear.
Type of supported TCVR and working
frequency are visible on the display.
AUTO LED is ON.
Type of supported TCVR and working
frequency are visible on the display.
AUTO LED is ON.
Type of supported TCVR and working
frequency are visible on the display.
AUTO LED is ON.