Yaesu VL-1000 User Manual

VL-1000
OPERATING MANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
1-20-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-Ku, Tokyo 146-8649, Japan
YAESU U.S.A.
17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
Snipweg 3, 1118DN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Trading Estate
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU GERMANY GmbH
Am Kronberger Hang 2, D-65824 Schwalbach, Germany
YAESU HK LTD.
11th Floor Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Yaesu VL-1000 Specifications

General

Brand	Yaesu
Model	VL-1000
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Installation

AC Power Connections

Details AC power requirements and connection methods for the VP-1000.

Transceiver or Exciter Interconnections

Explains how to connect the VL-1000 to a transceiver or exciter.

PTT Connections

Describes how to connect the PTT (Push-To-Talk) signals for transmission.

Automatic Amplifier Tune-Up

Antenna Connections

ALC Connections

Explains how to connect the ALC for drive level control.

Operation

Preliminary Checks

Essential checks before powering on the amplifier.

Band Changes

How the VL-1000 automatically selects bands.

Antenna Selection

Drive Power Check

Procedure to verify the peak exciter driving power.

ALC Alignment

Steps to align the ALC system for optimal performance.

Initial Antenna Matching Procedure

How to tune the antenna for optimal SWR.

Linear Amplifier Operation

WARNING Messages

#1001: EXCESSIVE PA HEATSINK OVERHEATED

Indicates the power amplifier heatsink is overheated.

#1002: EXCESSIVE SWR

Signifies an SWR reading too high, indicating antenna issues.

#1003: PA UNIT IMBALANCE

#1004: EXCESSIVE DRIVE POWER

#1005: EXCESSIVE PA DC VOLTAGE

#1006: EXCESSIVE PA CURRENT

#1007: POWER SUPPLY FAILURE

#1008: BAND SELECTION ERROR

Specifications

General Specifications

Linear Amplifier Section Specifications

Automatic Antenna Tuner Section Specifications