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Connecting an external DC po er supply
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the DC power cable.
LWe recommend using Icom’s optional PS-126
(DC 13.8 V 25 A) power supply.
LWhen connecting a non-Icom DC power cable, the
transceiver needs
• DC 13.8 V (Capacity At least 21 Amps)
• a power supply with an over current protective line and
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PS-126
Non-Icom DC po er supply
PS-126
AC cable DC power cable
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push down the locking tab
and then pull the connector
out of the socket.
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Supplied DC
power cable
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Connecting the antenna tuner
The AH-4 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER matches the
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the optional AH-2b or a long wire antenna
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NOTE Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the
transceiver power.
LSee the AH-4 instruction manual for installation and
connection details.
GND
AH-4
GND
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[TUNER]
HF band long wire
antenna
Or to an optional AH-2b
Control cable
Fuses
CAUTION
DO NOT touch the cooling fan on the rear panel
of the transceiver after transmitting continuously for long
periods of time. The transceiver becomes extremely hot.