Specifications
Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!”
Ok, but at least read this one section before you transmit:
1. Attach the RF input jack (center connector, marked TX) to your transmitter or transceiver
with a 50 ohm coaxial jumper cable.
2. Attach your antennas to the other RF ports.
3. Connect a 12 volt power supply capable of providing 500 ma to the 2.5 x 5.5 mm
coaxial
power jack (center positive).
4. Press a front panel button to select the desired antenna.
Specifications
• Switches up to 1,500 watts of RF power (1000 watts on 6M)
• Six SO-239 antenna ports
• Automatic grounding with most modern transceivers (when
used with the DTS-6R)
• Remote operation from DTS-6R or your PC
• Requires 12 volts at 500 ma, 2.5 x 5.5 mm jack, center positive
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Never install antennas or transmission lines over or near
power lines. You can be seriously injured or killed if an
y
part
of the antenna, support or transmission line touches a power
line. Alwa
y
s follow this antenna safet
y
rule: the distance to
the nearest power line should be at least twice the len
g
th o
f
the lon
g
est antenna
,
transmission line or su
pp
ort dimension.
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