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    The Model AT-130 is designed to satisfy your antenna-tuning requirements. It has been manu- factured with the quality and performance that makes Kenwood "The Pacesetter in Amateur Radio". This unit has been carefully engineered and manu- factured under rigid quality standards, and should give you satisfactory and dependable operation for [...]

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    Accessories: Carefully unpack your AT-1 30 Antenna Tuner and verify the following accessories are included. * Operating manual . . . . . . . . . 1 copy * Mounting bracket (J29-0402-02) . . 1 piece * Mounting hardware Screw, 4 mm diameter . . . . . . . 4 pieces Flat washer, 4 mm diameter . . . 4 pieces Lock washer, 4 mm diameter . . 4 pieces Nut, 4 [...]

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    Measuring antenna system SWR (i) Using an all solid-state transceiver (such as a TS-130s or TS-130V) Before setting up the antenna coupler, first determine the antenna system SWR. a. Set the controls as shown in Figure3-2. Set the BAND switch to the "THROUGH" position. b. In the transmit mode, calibrate the meter with the calibration cont[...]

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    Adjusting the Antenna Coupler The antenna coupler is used to match a trans- mitter to an antenna system when its SWR is too high (i.e., greater than 1.5:1 SWR). a. Place the BAND switch to the same band setting as your transceiver (as shown in Figure 3-41, b. Set the CALISWR switch to the CAL (I) position. c. Transmit and adjust the CAL control so [...]

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    AT-130 Mobile Installation . Securely install the Mobile Mount using four lock washers, four flat washers, and four screws and nuts. Install the AT-130 in the Mobile Mount by four wing bolts and polyethylene washers. Adjust the tilt before tightening the bolts. Mounting bracket Figure 3-5. Mounting bracket Detail Figure 3-6. Adjusting the Mounting [...]

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    Figure 11 shows a block diagram of the AT-1 30. Direcltional Coupler The directional coupler samples forward and reflected power from the transceiver to the load. Meter Circuit The forward and reflected power sampled by the directional coupler is used for SWR measure- ment. Forward power is calibrated with the CAL control so reflected power is read[...]

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    1. General lnformation Your AT-130 has been factory aligned and tested include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof of purchase showing the to specification before shipment. Under normal date of sale. circumstances, it wili operate in accordance with these operating instructions. If your unit fails to work, contact the authorized dealer [...]

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    Circuits and specifications are subject to change for improvement. [g cT ~ SWR LAMP 12V[...]

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    Model : AT-1 30 ......................................................................................................... Serial ........................... Date Purchased ..................................................... ........................................................................................................ Dealer A product of[...]