Icom HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TV Receiver User Manual


 
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RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
The AH-4 matches the IC-706MKIIG to a long wire
antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and
above).
•See p. 14 for connection.
•See the AH-4 instruction manual for AH-4 installation and
antenna connection details.
NEVER operate the AH-4 without an antenna wire.
The tuner and transceiver will be damaged.
NEVER operate the AH-4 when it is ungrounded.
Transmitting before tuning may damage the trans-
ceiver. Note that the AH-4 cannot tune when using a
1
2 λ long wire or multiple of the operating frequency.
Note: The AH-4 can be used for HF bands and the
50 MHz band only.
AH-4 operation
Set the desired frequency in an HF band.
•The AH-4 will not operate on frequencies outside of
ham bands.
Push and hold [TUNER] for 2 sec.
•The [TUNER] light flashes and “CW” appears while tun-
ing.
The [TUNER] light lights constantly when tuning is
complete.
•When the connected wire cannot be tuned, the
[TUNER] light goes out, the AH-4 is bypassed and the
antenna wire is connected to the antenna connector on
the transceiver directly.
To bypass the AH-4 manually, push [TUNER].
•PTT tune function
The AH-4 is always tuned when the PTT is pushed
after the frequency is changed (more than 1%). This
function removes the “push and hold [TUNER]” oper-
ation and activates first transmission on the new fre-
quency. This function is turned ON in initial set mode,
item 13 (p. 54).
D Optional AH-4
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
operation
AH-4 setting example:
For mobile operation
For outdoor operation
Long wire
Optional AH-2b
antenna element
RWARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!
NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or
transmitting.
Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to
re-tune the antenna before transmitting when you
change the frequency—even slightly.
USB
CW
Push [TUNER] for 2 sec.
CONVENIENT