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Table Of Contents
Introduction 3
Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!” 3
Specifications 4
An Important Word About Power Levels 5
Important Safety Warning 5
Getting to know your YT-450 6
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 7
Installation 8
Compatible Transceivers 8
Interface Cable 8
FT-450 Installation: 9
FT-950 Installation 10
Finishing Up Installation 11
Operation 11
Power-up 11
Basic Tuning Operation 11
Toggle Bypass Mode: 12
Initiate a Memory Tune Cycle: 13
Force a Full Tune Cycle: 14
Status LED 15
Application Information 15
Mobile Operation 15
Tuning On The 60 Meter Band 16
MARS/CAP Coverage 16
Operation with a PC / CAT 16
Using Both Antenna Ports on the FT-950 16
Theory of Operation 17
The LDG YT-450 20
A Word About Tuning Etiquette 21
Care and Maintenance 21
Technical Support 21
Two-Year Transferrable Warranty 21
Out Of Warranty Service 22
Returning Your Product For Service 22
Product Feedback 22