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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 Z-817H 6
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 7
Installation 8
Battery Installation 8
Compatible Transceivers 9
Interface Cable 9
FT-817 Installation, No Amplifier 10
FT-817 Installation, With Amplifier 11
Finishing Up FT-817 Installation 12
Hookup For Radios Other Than FT-817 12
Operation 12
Power-up 12
Basic Tuning Operation, Using With The FT-817 Radio 12
Toggle Bypass Mode 13
Initiate a Memory Tune Cycle 14
Force a Full Tune Cycle 15
Using The Z-817H With Other Radios 16
Status LED 16
Application Information 17
Mobile Operation 17
MARS/CAP Coverage 17
Operation with a PC / CAT 17
Theory of Operation 17
The LDG Z-817H 19
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