OPERATING MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. |
2 |
Introduction........................................................................................................... |
3 |
Installation ........................................................................................................ |
3 - 4 |
Front Panel Controls and Functions .................................................................. |
4 - 7 |
Other Features ..................................................................................................... |
7 |
Specifications ...................................................................................................... |
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnum International warrants this product to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. This limited warranty is subject to repair or replacement of defective components only. This warranty is void if the radio has been tampered with or misused.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT
The enclosed warranty registration must be filled out and mailed along with a photocopy of your sales receipt within 15 days from the purchase date. If the warranty registration and copy of your sales receipt are not received the radio is not covered under warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty registration and send it along with a copy of your sales receipt to:
Magnum International
PO Box 445
Issaquah, WA 98027
Registering your DeltaForce with Magnum International provides several benefits:
1)Validates your warranty
2)Entitles you to free updates and information regarding your radio and new accessories for your radio
3)Provides possible recovery of lost or stolen radios through our serial number tracking database
4)Receive your free “Magnum Power” baseball cap within 30 days after registering
Copyright 1999-2003 by Magnum International.All rights reserved.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a MAGNUM DELTAFORCE 10 meter FM/AM/SSB/PA transceiver. Your MAGNUM is designed to provide years of enjoyment and trouble-free service. There are many features and functions designed into this transceiver. To ensure that your investment is enjoyed to it’s fullest extent please take a few moments and thoroughly read this manual.
Your MAGNUM DELTAFORCE is a microprocessor controlled, user programmable radio combining both high RF performance with a user-friendly environment. The DELTAFORCE is built rugged to withstand years of use in harsh mobile environments.Although engineered with mobile use in mind the DELTAFORCE, with the addition of a high quality 10 amp regulated power supply, may be easily adapted to fixed station operation.
Some of the features of the DELTAFORCE are; an advanced design liquid crystal display that provides the operator with a full visual account of the transceivers operating status, automatic frequency scanning from either the front panel or microphone, memory storage of your favorite frequencies, programmable frequency resolution of either 1 kHz, 10 kHz or 100 kHz, and split (offset) frequency operation for repeater use. These are just a few of the features that make the DELTAFORCE a pleasure to own and operate.
IMPORTANT: The MAGNUM DELTAFORCE is designed for entry level amateur use. If the transmitter is operated in the United States or within it’s territories a licensed amateur radio operator must be present at the station. The minimum license class to operate 10 meter phone is Novice/Technician. If you are studying for your license and want to familiarize yourself with the operation of the radio, the receiver may be operated with or without a licensed operator present. For more information regarding FCC licensing, contact your nearest amateur radio dealer, or for complete details contact theAmerican Radio Relay League.
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Telephone 860-594-0200
Facsimile 860-594-0259
http://www.arrl.org
INSTALLATION
1.Contents
Unpack and inspect your Magnum DELTAFORCE for missing or damaged components. Your DELTAFORCE includes the following items:
Quantity |
Description |
1 |
DELTAFORCETransceiver |
1 |
Scanning Microphone |
1 |
Mounting Bracket and Hardware |
1 |
Power Cord |
1Operating Manual with Schematic
2.Install the DELTAFORCE
Choose a location where there is easy access to all front panel controls and air circulation available to the rear panel and aluminum heatsink. Do not install the transceiver in any compartment that restricts airflow. Attach the mounting bracket to the vehicle first then mount the transceiver to the bracket. If the rear panel is not easily accessible you may want to attach the power cord and antenna feed line prior to mounting.
3.Make Electrical Connections
The transceiver is designed to work on any 13.8 VDC power source with a negative ground. The condition of a vehicle’s electrical system can affect operation. A low battery, worn generator/alternator, or poor voltage regulator will seriously impair the performance of the transceiver. Any of the above conditions could result in a high level of receiver noise generation or a substantial loss of the transmitter’s RF output. Make sure that all of these components of your vehicle’s electrical system are in good condition prior to installing the transceiver.
Before making any electrical connections make sure theAF gain (volume) control on the transceiver is in the “OFF” position. Connect the positive (+) red wire and negative (-) black wire from the transceiver directly to the battery. Connecting directly to the battery has several benefits, the first of which is to maximize RF output. Secondly, the battery is a very large capacitor and will help eliminate certain types of ambient and vehicle noise. Depending on your mounting location, additional power cable may be required. On additional runs of 6 feet or less use 14-gauge stranded wire. Use 12-gauge wire on longer runs.
CAUTION!
VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 15 VDC WILL DAMAGE THE RADIO. MEASURE VOLTAGEAT BATTERY TERMINALS, WITH VEHICLE RUNNING, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
4.Connect the Antenna
The transceiver will operate using any standard 50-ohm ground-plane, vertical, mobile whip, long wire or similar antenna. The antenna should be rated at 50 watts PEP minimum. A standard SO-239 type connector is provided on the rear panel of the transceiver. Connection is made using a PL-259 and high grade coaxial cable (RG213, RG58A/U or Mini RG-8 is recommended).
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