SG-235 Smartuner - SGC

SG-235 Manual¥ A tuner placed at the transmitter loads up the feedline as well asthe antenna (so that the feedline radiates).¥ A coupler installed at the antenna eliminates feed line losses byproviding a proper match of the antenna to the feed line. TheSmartuner is a true antenna coupler.We will emphasize these key points throughout this manual to yield the bestpossible operation of your Smartuner. These include:¥ The coupler must be located at the antenna.¥ No coax may be connected to the coupler output.¥ The coupler must have clean 12 VDC power supplied to it.¥ The ground system must always be larger than the antenna.¥ The antenna wire should be of the largest gauge practical.¥ Capacitance at the coupler output must be minimal.¥ The antenna must be of sufficient length for your lowest operatingfrequency.Strictly observing these basic rules will ensure good operations under thewidest range of conditions.PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS:Date unit was Purchased: _______/_______/_______Dealer from whom purchased: ____________________________Date installed: _______/_______/_______Type of antenna used: ___________________________________SGC Inc. SGC Building, 13737 S.E. 26th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 USAP.O. Box 3526, 98009 Fax: 425-746-6384 Tel: 425- 746-6310 or 1-800-259 7331E-mail: sgc@sgcworld.com Web site: http://www.sgcworld.com9© 1998 SGC Inc