Alinco DR-SR8 - Manual (Page 18)

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.4 Installation and Connection (For Mobile Operation)
Connection Diagram
This diagram shows the connections for mobile operation.
DX-SR8
Control cable
Co-ax
Automatic antenna tuner
EDX-2
(Options; see appendix-1)
Grounded Mobile whip antenna
Grounded Mobile-base
Single wire (Not Co-ax cable)
Procedure
1. Installing an antenna
Use a properly-adjusted (low SWR) antenna to obtain optimum performance.
Secure a commercially-available antenna base in a proper position on your car.
1.
Ground the antenna base if necessary.
2.
IMPORTANT: A ground is indispensable for most HF antennas.
Please refer to the instruction of the antenna before installation.
Connect the antenna and transceiver using an appropreate cable that the antenna
3.
system requires.
IMPORTANT: After installing your antenna, ensure that you have the best possible
SWR reading.
High RF environments can cause severe damage to your unit. Ensure
that you are not in a high RF environment when operating the transceiver.
IMPORTANT: RF Hazard Warning
The electro-magnetic (radio Frequency) exposure level of this device may
exceed the European standards of the hazard level when transmitting at the
high-power setting while connected to a unity gain antenna at a distance of
63cm or less from the operator. Furthermore, the hazardous RF exposure level
depends on the conditions of the combination of the antenna gain, distance from
the operator, output setting and installation environment, therefore the operator
may be exposed to stronger RF even at a distance of more than 63cm. For safety
purpose, it is recommended that the antenna be installed outside of, and as far
as possible from, the operator’s area. Avoid using an excessively high-gained
antenna in case the distance between the operator and the antenna is very
limited. Always use the minimum necessary output power for communications.