Specifications

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INSTALLATION

GENERAL

The installation of the Siltronix 1011D is not at all difficult, and it involves only the placement of the transceiver in its operational area

(fixed or mobile), connection of power (either 117 volts AC, or 12 volts DC), and the connection to an antenna. The following

paragraphs are, therefore, devoted to the installation requirements involving microphones, fixed and mobile operation, and

recommended antenna types. Before actual installation, be sure to check for possible shipment damage. Remove the cabinet three

screws on each side, and check to make sure that all tubes are firmly in place. Remove packing from around the P.A. tube. Replace

cabinet.

FIXED INSTALLATION

Locate the 1011D in an area that is well ventilated and which provide complete operational freedom of the front panel controls.

Connect the AC power cord to the 12 pin Jones connector on the rear panel. Plug the power cord into a standard 117 volt, 50-60 Hz

outlet having a capacity of at least 10 amps.

FIXED ANTENNA

A standard PL-259 coax connector plug will fit the antenna connector on the rear panel of the 1011D. For feed line runs up to 50 feet,

RG58 or RG59 is recommended. For longer runs RG8 or RG11 produce less line loss, particularly on 10 meters.

Any of the common antenna systems designed for use on the 10-meter amateur band will work well with the 1011D. However, the

amateur should consider an antenna system which best fits his operational requirements. For example, a rotatable beam antenna is

usually best suited for DX operation. Methods for constructing antennas and antenna tuners are described in detail in the ARRL

Antenna Handbook and similar publications. It is recommended that these publications be consulted during the design of any antenna

system.

MOBILE INSTALLATION

Many different methods of mobile installation are possible, and it is expected that hams will find methods which are best suited for

their installation requirements. Siltronix has available a Mobile Mounting Kit which is suitable for under-the-dash installations.

Figure 1 shows the recommended mounting methods using this kit.