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HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS GETTING STARTED GUIDE SSB Transceiver 2110 No part of this guide may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Limited. © Copyright 2004 Codan Limited. Codan part number 15-04136-EN Issue 1, November 2004 CALM Æ is a registered trademark of Codan Limited. Other brand, product, and company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The English version takes precedence over any translated versions. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guidei
 Table of contents Introduction Overview of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Accessing the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 12110 SSB Transceiver compliance Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 C-tick approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Care and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2Your 2110 SSB Transceiver 3Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Charging a battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting a battery to the transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Inserting the transceiver into a backpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Selecting an appropriate antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4The front panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Interface connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Battery status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table of contents ii2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide 5Getting started Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Switching off the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Setting up basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Making a basic voice call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Making a Selective call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Scanning channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Switching scanning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pausing scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6Troubleshooting Appendix AóEntering and editing text Editing a screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Changing between alpha and numerical characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Moving the cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Inserting text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Deleting text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Saving text changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appendix BóUsing Quick Start Appendix CóUsing the GPS receiver Appendix DóTransceiver specifications Appendix EóHF radio transmission Frequency, distance and time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Antenna selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Channels and modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Networks and scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Etiquette for the use of HF radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Table of contents 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guideiii Appendix FóDefinitions Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Unit multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 About this issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

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HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS REFERENCE MANUALREFERENCE MANUAL SSB Transceiver 2110 No part of this reference manual may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Limited. © Copyright 2004 Codan Limited. Codan part number 15-04135-EN Issue 1, November 2004 CALM Æ is a registered trademark of Codan Limited. Other brand, product, and company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The English version takes precedence over any translated versions. 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manuali
 Table of contents 1About this manual Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Unit multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 About this issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 22110 SSB Transceiver compliance Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C-tick approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Care and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3HF radio transmission HF radio transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Frequency, distance and time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Channels and modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Networks and scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Etiquette for the use of HF radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 4The 2110 SSB Transceiver The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Interface connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 5Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Charging a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Connecting a battery to the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Inserting the transceiver into a backpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Selecting an appropriate antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Troubleshooting the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Testing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Voltage standing wave ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 On-air testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table of contents ii2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 6Operating the transceiver Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The front panel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Battery status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 External power supply indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…

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 10 The NET List This section contains the following topics: About NETs (132) Settings in the NET List (134) Programming the NET List (138) The NET List 1322110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual About NETs A NET is a special ALE addressing capability. With NET addressing, two or more stations are pre-configured to respond to the same NET address. When a station calls a NET, all stations with that NET address and their self addresses in the Member Address setting for the NET respond in their designated response slot. In the NGT transceiver, a NET contains the configuration information required for making and receiving NET calls. This information defines the process for the handshake during link establishment. The full 3-way handshake process involves a leading call from the initiating station, a response from the receiving station, and an acknowledgement from the initiating station. Following the acknowledgement, all stations that are able to, enter the link. A station can have a NET programmed in its NET List and either: ïbe a member of the NET, that is, their self address is in the Member Address setting for the NET ïnot be a member of the NET, that is, their self address is not in the Member Address setting for the NET NETs are used with ALE/CALM networks, which define the channels that the NET may use when establishing an ALE link, and the Privacy Mode for messaging within a call. For more information on networks see page 121, The Network List. You can make a call to a NET by selecting the NET, Emergency, Message, Phone, Selective, or Send Position call type and entering the NET address. You can set up an entry in the Address List to make a NET call. For more information on the Address List see page 145, The Address List. Figure 28 shows an example of the information required to create a NET. This information is explained on page 134, Settings in the NET List. The NET List 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual133 Figure 28: An example of information stored in the NET List NOTE For successful NET calling and response, the Address, Network, Member Address, Link, Tune Time, LQA Exchange and Slot Width settings in the NET List must be identical for all stations that are members of the NET. Specifically, the order of the member stations in the Member Address setting must be identical for all member stations, as this order is used to determine the response slots for all stations. )*+
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 Appendix A Hot key examples This section contains the following topics: Example 1: selecting a specific channel (328) Example 2: displaying an information screen (329) Example 3: displaying and/or changing a setting in the Control List (330) Example 4: changing a value to the next value in a list (331) Example 5: opening a list at the marker entry (332) Example 6: making a call using a specific entry in the Address List (333) Example 7: setting up one-touch discreet operation (334) Hot key examples 3282110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual Example 1: selecting a specific channel This example shows you how to create a macro to select a specific channel in the Channel List. When you run this macro, the transceiver: ïopens the Channel List ïselects the channel specified in the macro ïbriefly displays the new channel ïreturns you to the screen you were on To create this macro: 1Press VIEW until the channel screen is displayed. 1Scroll to the channel you want the macro to select. 1Hold to open the List Manager. 1Scroll to Macros..., then press. 1Scroll to Create macro, then press. The transceiver asks you to select the action you want the macro to perform. 1Scroll to Go to this chan, then press. The transceiver asks you to select the timing with which the macro operates. 1Scroll to Before pause, then press. 1Press the key to which you want to assign the new macro. 1Scroll to the macro that you want to have in the list immediately after the new macro, then press. 1Type a name for the macro, then press. The macro is created and assigned to the key, and the List Manager remains open. NOTE When you use a macro to select a channel the channel is always selected before the channel screen is displayed. You can therefore select Before pause or After pause. The end result is the same. Hot key examples 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual329 Example 2: displaying an information screen The time and LQA screens are information screens. You can view the information on these screens but you cannot change it. This example shows you how to create a macro to display the time screen in the Control List. When you run this macro, the transceiver: ïgoes to the time screen entry in the Control List ïbriefly displays the current time and date ïreturns you to the screen you were on To create this macro: 1Log into admin level (for help see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). 1Press until Main Menu is displayed. 1Scroll to Control, then press. 1Scroll to Time Screen, then press. 1Hold to open the List Manager. 1Scroll to Macros..., then press. 1Scroll to Create macro, then press. The transceiver asks you to select the timing with which the macro operates. 1Scroll to Before pause, then press. 1Press the key to which you want to assign the new macro. 1Scroll to the macro that you want to have in the list immediately after the new macro, then press. 1Type a name for the macro, then press. The macro is created and assigned to the key, and the List Manager remains open. NOTE This macro displays an information screen and does not change any values, so you can select Before pause or After pause. The end result is the same. Hot key examples 3302110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual Example 3: displaying and/or changing a setting in the Control List This example shows you how to create a macro to display and/or change a setting in the Control List. You can then change the value or press to leave it as it is. When you run this macro, the transceiver: ïgoes to the Cfg Alert Tones entry in the Control List ïdisplays the current value ïwaits for you to act To create this macro: 1Log into admin level (for help see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). 1Press until Main Menu is displayed. 1Scroll to Control, then press. 1Scroll to Cfg Alert Tones, then hold. A question mark is displayed at the end of the top line to indicate that you can now change the value. 1Hold to open the List Manager. 1Scroll to Macros..., then press. 1Scroll to Create macro, then press. The transceiver asks you to select the action you want the macro to perform. 1Scroll to Display value, then press. The transceiver asks you to select the timing with which the macro operates. 1Scroll to Waits, then press. 1Press the key to which you want to assign the new macro. 1Scroll to the macro that you want to have in the list immediately after the new macro, then press. 1Type a name for the macro, then press. The macro is created and assigned to the key, and the List Manager remains open. Hot key examples 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual331 Example 4: changing a value to the next value in a list For many entries in the Control List, changing a value involves selecting a value from a short list of possible values. For example, when you change the brightness of the screen you can select bright, medium or dark. This example shows you how to create a macro to change the current value to the next value in one of these entries, whatever that value may be. For entries where the values are on and off, creating a macro to go to the next value means you can toggle the entry on and off using the same macro. For other entries it means you go to the next value each time you use the macro. This example shows you how to create a macro to switch Help Mode on or off. When you run this macro, the transceiver: ïgoes to the Help Mode entry in the Control List ïchanges the value to the next value in the list (that is, from On to Off, or Off to On) ïsaves the value The timing with which this macro operates is immediate. This means that the macro operates in the background and simply displays the result (that is, Help Mode is switched on or off). To create this macro: 1Log into admin level (for help see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). 1Press until Main Menu is displayed. 1Scroll to Control, then press. 1Scroll to Help Mode, then hold. A question mark is displayed at the end of the top line …

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Tactical Whip Antenna Quick Reference Card © Codan Limited 200406-02289-EN Issue 1 Requirements for deployment ï3 m (10 ft) collapsible whip antenna, tape whip antenna, or knock-down whip antenna ïearth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise Antenna selection The tape and knock-down whip antennas are suitable for communication over short distances up to 100 km (60 mi), using frequencies of 3ñ30 MHz. The 3 m (10 ft) collapsible whip antenna is suitable for communication over short to medium distances up to 500 km (300 mi), using frequencies of 2ñ30 MHz. Deploying a tactical whip antenna To ensure optimal transceiver performance and to avoid exposure to excessive electromagnetic fields, the antenna system must be deployed according to the instructions provided. To deploy a tactical whip antenna: 1Straighten the antenna. 1Switch off the transceiver. 1Screw the antenna onto the antenna stud ( ) on the front panel. 1Orient the antenna vertically for medium- distance communication on any suitable frequency, or horizontally for short-distance communication on frequencies less than approximately 6 MHz. 1To use an earth lead: ïPlug the earth lead into the earth terminal ( ) on the front panel. ïClip the other end of the earth lead to a large metal object, e.g. shed, vehicle, fence post. 1To use a counterpoise: ïLay out the counterpoise, forming a cross. ïProp the transceiver against a suitable support in the centre of the counterpoise. ïPlug the wire from the counterpoise into the earth terminal ( ) on the front panel. 1Switch on the transceiver. 1Select a channel, then press PTT to tune. 1Ensure that the internal antenna tuner is activated (ATU/50 or ATU). NOTE Select a site that is clear of overhead power lines and other electrical interference. WARNING Do not deploy or use the antenna if there is lightning in the area. WARNING Take care not to cross the thread on the antenna stud. WARNING High RF voltages are present during transmission and tuning. Do not touch the antenna during these activities. WARNING You should not transmit from your transceiver or tune the antenna unless people are standing beyond the safe working distance of 0.6 m (2 ft) from the antenna. 06-02289-EN_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 8:41 AM Packing up a tactical whip antenna To pack up a tactical whip antenna: 1Switch off the transceiver. 1Unplug the earth lead or counterpoise from the earth terminal, wind up, then stow. 1Unscrew the antenna from the antenna stud. 1Fold the antenna, secure with velcro (if fitted), then stow. 06-02289-EN_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 8:41 AM

Tactical Long Wire Antenna and Adaptor Quick Reference Card © Codan Limited 200406-02290-EN Issue 1 Requirements for deployment ïantenna wire, nylon halyard, and antenna adaptor on winding spool ïearth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise Antenna selection This antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up to 2 000 km (1 200 mi), using frequencies of 1.6ñ30 MHz. Deploying the tactical long wire antenna To ensure optimal transceiver performance and to avoid exposure to excessive electromagnetic fields, the antenna system must be deployed according to the instructions provided. Preparing the antenna for deployment To prepare the antenna: 1Locate a suitable structure (e.g. tree) that will hold the halyard end of the antenna approximately 10 m (33 ft) from the ground. Heights below this may reduce the capability for long-distance communications. 1Unwind the entire length of the halyard from its winding spool neatly, followed by the antenna wire. Deploying the antenna To deploy the antenna: 1Throw the sinker and halyard over the structure. 1Hoist the antenna wire up the structure, then tie off the halyard to the structure. Connecting the antenna to the transceiver To connect the antenna: 1Switch off the transceiver. 1Unscrew the antenna adaptor from the winding spool, then screw it onto the antenna stud ( ) on the front panel. 1Clip the strain loop of the antenna wire to the clip on the antenna adaptor. 1Plug the antenna wire into the top of the antenna adaptor. 1Move the transceiver to a point where the antenna wire no longer sags, and is oriented correctly for the frequency you want to use and the direction in which you want to communicate (see diagram). 1To use an earth lead: ïPlug the earth lead into the earth terminal ( ) on the front panel. ïClip the other end of the earth lead to a large metal object, e.g. shed, vehicle, fence post. NOTE Select a site that is clear of overhead power lines and other electrical interference. WARNING Do not deploy or use the antenna if there is lightning in the area. NOTE Swing the sinker on approximately 0.5 m (2 ft) of halyard underarm, while aiming for the structure. WARNING Take care not to cross the thread on the antenna stud. 06-02290-EN_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:45 AM 1To use a counterpoise: ïLay out the counterpoise, forming a cross. ïProp the transceiver against a suitable support in the centre of the counterpoise. ïPlug the wire from the counterpoise into the earth terminal ( ) on the front panel. 1Switch on the transceiver. 1Select a channel then press PTT to tune the antenna. 1Ensure that the internal antenna tuner is activated (ATU/50 or ATU). If the antenna fails to tune, you may need to shorten the antenna wire. Make a loop in the wire, then secure the loop flat against the remaining wire. Packing up the tactical long wire antenna To pack up the long wire antenna: 1Switch off the transceiver. 1Unplug the earth lead or counterpoise from the earth terminal, wind up, then stow. 1Unplug and unclip the antenna wire from the antenna adaptor. 1Unscrew the antenna adaptor from the antenna stud, then screw it onto the winding spool. 1Untie the halyard and lower the antenna. 1Wind the antenna wire and halyard onto the winding spool by rotating the winding spool end-over-end along the antenna wire. 1Secure with the velcro fastener, then stow.
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