Ten-Tec PARAGON - Page 8

СНАРТЕК 1
INSTALLATION
1-1 INTRODUCTION When setting up
the station, provide adequate ventilation for
the heat sinks on the transceiver and the power
supply. Do not confine the transceiver and
power supply to a small volume without
forced ventilation to circulate cool air around
the heatsinks. Also try to select a location that
allows comfortable access to the front panel
controls and adequate clearance for rear panel
connections.
When operating RTTY, SSTV, FM, or
other high-duty modes, it is recommended that
a small fan be directed on the heat sink. The
sink temperature may reach as high as 200"
Fahrenheit, which is still within the rating for
the transistors, but certainly hot enough to
cause a serious burn if touched.
1-2 FIXED STATION & MOBILE The
PARAGON, with conventional antennas, will
perform with distinction in any ham shack.
The PARAGON may be used for mobile
operation in a car, boat, plane, or other vehicle.
It operates directly from a 13.8 volt supply
source and is self-contained except for key,
microphone, and antenna. ІҒ desired, the
Model 1140 Circuit Breaker may be installed
in series with the +13.8 volt supply line. The
circuit breaker will function as both an exter-
nal on/off switch and an over-current protec-
tion device for the PARAGON.
NOTE: Ifthe battery voltage drops below
12 volts, the PARAGON will not operate prop-
erly.
The SWR meter is especially useful in
setting mobile whip antenna lengths to the
operating frequency.
WHEN USING AN ALTERNATOR
voltage transients, caused by momentarily
open regulator contacts, may cause serious
damage to the transceiver circuits.
1-3 POWER SUPPLY Usea12t014 VDC
negative ground power source capable of de-
livering 22 amperes, well regulated. When
powering from the Model 960 power supply,
interconnect units with the cable attached to
the power supply.
When other supplies or a battery are
used, pin connections to the power socket are
as shown in FIGURE 1-1.
FIGURE 1-1. POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTIONS
The front panel POWER switch controls
a relay inside the transceiver that switches the
high current 13.8 VDC to all circuits except
the logic circuits. When using a TEN-TEC