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1、2.4 GHz DOWN CONVERTER AG-2400 Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The AG-2400 is designed and built with Icoms superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLYbefore

2、 attempting to operating the AG- 2400. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis manual contains important safety and operating in- structions for the AG-2400. PRECAUTIONS CAUTION!The coaxial cable between this down converter unit and your transceiver should be clamped to the antenna pole to prevent the down

3、 converter unit from weighing down the preamplifi er. KEEPthe unit away from TV or radio antennas to prevent interference. FEATURES Down Converter for satellite (AO-40) in S-mode operation Built-in Low Noise Amplifi er (LNA) Total NF value is less than 1.5 dB, Conversion Gain is more than 25 dB Buil

4、t-in Receiver-Suppression-Control Fil- ter closes up the uplink and downlink antennas. (1.8 feet at the minimum) Built-in the Receiving Protection Circuit The built-in circuit protector may not function cor- rectly when the accidental transmission such as continuous transmission is applied. Such tra

5、nsmis- sion is out of the specifi ed guarantee for accidental transmission damage to the AG-2400. Waterproof, weather resistance and pre- vention from rusting due to salt water. No power cable wiring is necessary. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORDDEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may

6、 occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fi re or electric shock. RWARNING CAUTION NOTE SPECIFICATIONS Receive frequency: 24002402 MHz Out put frequency: 144146 MHz Total gain: More than 25 dB Total NF value: Less than 1.5 dB Input/Output co

7、nnector : Type-N Antenna impedance: 50 Grounding: Negative grounding Power consumption: Approx. 200 mA Dimensions (Projections not included) : 172(W)69.5(H)230(D) mm : 62532(W)234(H)9116(D) in Weight (approx.): 1.18 kg; 2.6 lb 41 oz SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q U-bolts2 w U-bolt plates 2 e Washers (M6)4 r

8、 Spring washers (M6)4 t Wing nuts (M6) 4 y Hex head bolts (M650) 4 u Self-tapping screws (630 A0) 4 Instruction manual w q e r t y u CAUTION FOR INSTALLATION AG-2400 is intended for professional installation only. We are not responsible for any building breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of

9、the AG-2400 from a high place or unstable site resulting in personal injury, nor any accident in any other cases. If the AG-2400 must be installed at such high place or unstable site, be sure to consult an expert engineer. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (

10、Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger- many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Downloaded by? Amateur Radio Directory? ? www.hamdirectory.info I Connections Satellite communications via the AO-40 can be made when using the IC-910H satellite function mode

11、 and the AG-2400. For satellite communications, an antenna rotator which adjusts the antenna direction (azimuth), and an eleva- tion angle rotator which adjusts the angle above the hori- zon, are necessary. See back page on how to operate. Converting frequency with the AG-2400 2400.2252400.475 MHz t

12、o 144.225144.475 MHz 2401.2102401.495 MHz to 145.210145.495 MHz NOTE: Turn the pre-amplifi er controller for 144 MHz ON during satellite operation with the AG-2400, be- cause the external pre-amplifier control voltage is used as the AG-2400s main power. CAUTION! NEVER transmit on the 144 MHz band. T

13、he AG-2400 may be damaged. The built-in protec- tor may not function correctly when accidental trans- mission such as continuous transmission is applied. Before setting Test to operate on the ground before installation is rec- ommended. q Connect AG-2400 and IC-910H. (See the fi gure at left.) w Tur

14、n the IC-910H power ON. Push M/S to set the 144 MHz as in the MAIN band. e Push SSB/CW to select SSB or CW mode. r Push ATTP.AMP for 1 sec. to turn the AG-2400 power ON. When the AG-2400 functions correctly, the noise level rise up. Orbit information Orbit information describes satellite location, w

15、ave an- gles, etc. This information may be available in ham magazines or organization issues, such as from ARRL or RSGB handbook, etc. Use of satellite tracking software is also convenient. AO-40 Uplink frequency: 435.780435.495 MHz Downlink frequency: 2400.2252400.475 MHz (S1 BAND) Downlink frequen

16、cy: 2401.2102401.495 MHz (S2 BAND) Beacon frequency : 2400.338 MHz (S1 BAND) 2401.323 MHz (S2 BAND) Confirm a satellites operating mode in advance through documentation (magazines, etc.) or via ap- propriate satellite tracking software. In the wrong mode, you cannot use the satellite even if you re-

17、 ceive its beacon signal. S-washer Washer U-bolt U-bolt Wing nut Pole AG-2400 Pole clamp Washer S-washerHex-Head bolt 6.67 mm Hole AG-2400 Wing nut AG-2400 To IC-910H 144MHz ANT connector To 2400MHz antenna Use the U-bolts Use the nuts About waterproofi ng The AG-2400 can also be installed with self

18、-tapping screws. Tighten the U-bolts, Wing nuts, etc. about 2 weeks after initial installation. NOTE: Cover the type-N connector with self valcan- izing tape to avoid water seeping into the unit. Bind- ing the type-N connector with self valcanizing tape increases the waterproofi ng of the connection

19、 mold. I Installation IC-910H AG-2400 To 144MHz ANT connector To 430MHz ANT connector 2400MHz band 144MHz band430MHz band 1200MHz band * 1200 MHz band operation also available with AO-40. Uplink Downlink 2400 MHz band 2400 MHz band 435 MHz band 435 MHz band AO-40 Connect AG-2400 and IC-910H I Activa

20、ting the satellite mode Operating frequencies in satellite mode can be set both before and after activating the satellite mode. Normal and reverse tracking are available. Transferring the VFO frequency to the satellite VFO. q Set the downlink frequency (receive) in the MAIN band. w Set the uplink fr

21、equency (transmit) in the SUB band. e Push SATELLITE for 1 sec. to transfer the fre- quencies, set in steps q and w, into the satellite VFO. Satellite mode is automatically selected after trans- ferring. “SATL” indicator with either “NOR” or “REV” indi- cator appears. VFO and memory mode indication

22、are displayed in the SUB band (lower area) during satellite mode. I Setting the satellite VFO q Push SATELLITE to enter the satellite mode. “SATL” indicator with either “NOR” or “REV” indicator ap- pears. w Push V/M 1 to toggle satellite VFO and memory mode. VFO or memory mode indication is displaye

23、d in the SUB band (lower area). e Push SCAN . M to enable the downlink frequency tuning. Uplink frequency indication disappears. Rotate the tuning dial to set the downlink frequency and push SSB/CW to select the operating mode. Push SCAN . M again after the tuning. r Push SWP0 S to enable the uplink

24、 frequency tuning. Downlink frequency indication disappears. Push SWP 0 S again after the tuning. NOTE: To select the operating mode for the uplink, push SUB to enable the SUB band access. SATELLITE for 1 sec. F-INP ENT USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS

25、13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP I Tracking selection Push F-INP ENT for 1 sec. to switch be- tween normal and reverse tracking. Normal tracking Both downlink and uplink frequencies

26、 increase or de- crease in the same step simultaneously by tuning dial rotation. Reverse tracking The downlink frequency follows the tuning dial rotation, however, the uplink frequency changes in the reverse direction to the tuning dial rotation in the same step. I Preparation q Decide on a usable s

27、atellite. w Confi rm the approximate location of the satellite and operating mode (e.g. “B,” “J,” etc.) through docu- mentation (magazine, etc.) or via appropriate satel- lite tracking software. e Set the antenna direction for the desired satellite. r Select satellite mode on the transceiver. Push S

28、ATELLITE. Push F-INP ENT for 1 sec. to select track- ing mode if desired. t Select operating mode. y Set the downlink frequency (MAIN band) to the bea- con frequency. Refer to a ham magazine or book for detailed informa- tion. Adjust the antenna direction so that the S-meter shows to its strongest l

29、evel. The S-meter level should be noted for transmit power ad- justment during a loop test. NOR REV NOR REV USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSBNORNOR SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP Varies simultaneouslySatellite mode indication USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LS

30、BNORNOR SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP Uplink (transmit) frequencySatellite mode indication Downlink (receive) frequency Satellite DownlinkUplink (MAIN band)(SUB band) Reverse tracking typeUSB (or CW)LSB (or CW) Normal tracking typeUSB (or

31、CW)USB (or CW) 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan Count on us! A-6150H-1EXPrinted in Japan u Perform a loop test. Set the downlink frequency (MAIN band) to a vacant fre- quency within the satellites coverage. Push SWP 0 S then, set the uplink frequency (SUB band) while transmitting a

32、 single tone such as a whistle to fi nd your downlink signal and monitor your own signal correctly. Push SWP 0 S after setting. NOTE: To avoid excessive power, set the output power so that the downlink signal strength is lower than the beacons strength. i Set the desired frequency to begin your sate

33、llite communications. Both the downlink and uplink frequencies are changed simultaneously. o When your downlink audio drifts (Doppler effect), push SWP 0 S then rotate the tuning dial to adjust the uplink frequency (SUB band) only. Push SWP 0 S again after setting. When a particular stations audio i

34、s off frequency, use the RIT function (push RIT) !0 To exit the satellite operation, push SATELLITE. CONVENIENT: As the transceiver has 10 satellite memory channels, once set, desired satellite fre- quencies can be recalled instantly. NOTE: As the downlink (MAIN band) signal is ap- plied to the SUB

35、band unit receiver circuit in satel- lite mode, an optional FL-133 CW NARROW FILTERis necessary to operate CW-N mode. I Satellite operation When your own signal can be received with a loop test, satellite communication can be performed. q Rotate the tuning dial to re-tune the uplink frequency after

36、pushing SWP 0 S , when shifting a frequency with the Doppler effect. The downlink frequency readout (MAIN band) disap- pears. USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792

37、020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP w Rotate the tuning dial to re-tune the downlink fre- quency after pushing SCAN . M , when the operat- ing stations signal frequency is shifted. RIT function can also be used for downlink frequency tuning within 1 kHz range. I Satellite memor

38、y The AG-2400 has 10 satellite memory channels to memorize both uplink and downlink frequencies and operating modes, etc. Satellite memory selection q Push SATELLITE to enter the satellite mode. w Push V/M 1 to select satellite memory mode. “MEMO” indicator and memory channel number are dis- played

39、beside the uplink frequency (SUB band) indica- tion. Push V/M 1 again to select satellite VFO. e Push DNM or UPL to select the desired satellite mode memory channel. The channels 00-09 are selectable. By pushing and holding either switch, the satellite mem- ory channel changes continuously. Satellit

40、e memory programming q Select the desired satellite memory channel. Push SATELLITE to enter the satellite mode. Push V/M 1 to select satellite VFO mode. Push DNM or UPL to select the desired satellite mode memory channel. w Set the desired downlink frequency to the MAIN band and uplink frequency to

41、the SUB band, as well as operating mode. Push Scan . M for downlink tuning, push SWP 0 S for uplink frequency tuning. Push SUB before the operating mode selection when selecting operating mode for the uplink. e Push MW 4 for 1 sec. to program the set contents to the satellite memory channel. 3 beep

42、tones sound. NOTE:Tracking selection, normal or reverse, is not programmed in the satellite memory channels. USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP Satellite memory indication USBUSB MEMO LSB MEMO LSB SATLSATL REV S 13579 REV S 135792020404060dB60dB 60dBS 13579204060dBS 135792040 P.AMPP.AMP Select the desired satellite memory Downloaded by? Amateur Radio Directory? ? www.hamdirectory.info