Specifications

AL-100 Operations Manual Version 1.0

Application Notes

Base Station Operation

Install your AL-100 in a convenient spot near your operating position. Connect

to your Alinco transceiver using the cable provided. Connect the tuner to the

antenna connecter of the transceiver using the shortest practical coax cable,

and connect the antenna to the tuner’s Antenna connector. LDG recommends

a properly rated and installed lightning arrestor in the antenna lead, and a

ground wire from the ground post on the AL-100 rear panel to a suitable earth

ground.

Mobile Operation

The AL-100 is perfectly suited to mobile operation. It can be installed under

the dashboard along with the transceiver, or mounted remotely. The only

requirement is that the tuner remain dry. Performance will be enhanced if the

AL-100 is well grounded to the car’s body and frame.

MARS/CAP Coverage

The AL-100 provides continuous tuning coverage over its specified range, not

just in the ham bands. This makes it useful for MARS or CAP operation, or

any other legal HF operation.

DX-SR8T “MF” Key Shortcut Setup

The Alinco DX-SR8T has an option to simplify tuning. Rather than having to

press FUNC and then TUNE each time a tune is needed, the DX-SR8T radio

allows programming the MF key to perform the same operation as FUNC/

TUNE with a single button press. In order to program the MF key to begin a

tune, connect the radio to a suitable antenna or dummy load. Then, with the

DX-SR8 turned on, perform the following:

• Press the FUNC button on the DX-SR8T

• Press the MF key

• Press the FUNC key again

• Press the TUNE (decimal point) key

• Wait for the tuning cycle to end

• Press the MF key again

Now you can simply press the MF key on the DX-SR8T to begin tuning.

Here

are

some

helpful notes on

using your AL-100.

You

can

program

the MF key on the

DX-SR8T to perform

the FUNC/TUNE

function.