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4.5 Setting Up a Single Antenna for Reception
In some cases it may be necessary to transmit with one antenna and receive with a
more appropriate one.
A unique feature allows the Expert 1.5K-FA to set a receiving antenna and to control its
automatic switching after a transmission starts.
Please note: with the linear turned OFF the INPUT1 is directly connected to ANT1, the
selection of ANT1 as “RX ANT” is not permitted in order to avoid possible damage to
the transceiver, or even damage to the receiving antenna if a receiving antenna such as
a Beverage antenna is connected.
To select a receiving antenna, refer to the “RX ANT” item on the main menu.
After selection, on the display, next to the number of the antenna in use an “r”
will appear.
In the case of using a preamplifier it is strongly suggested to use a sequencer.
4.6 Two Possible Sets of Antennas (Bank A or Bank B)
The Expert 1.5K-FA amplifier is equipped with two different memory banks, "Bank A"
and "Bank B".
If one has two different QTH’s, then they would certainly have two different antenna
setups.
Therefore it would be useful to automatically recall data from one setup to the other with
no need to adjust the configuration and the subsequent ATU matching every time.
This feature is also particularly useful if you participate in a DXpedition.
If one of the memory banks is set as your home station, upon returning, just recall the
appropriate memory bank.
For setting, see chapter 11.1 "Initial Programming", refer to the “CONFIG” item on the
main menu.
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