User's Manual

9
BAND SELECTORS
Band Manual Selector: It is not necessary to use the manual selector. However, if you do not have the Band
Data interface connected and different antennas were configured in the band segments, it will be very
convenient to manually select the band to connect the appropriate antenna in RX mode since you need to
transmit first for RF Decoder to select the segment and appropriate antenna.
Note: If the manual selector tab is displayed the amplifier will not work, press exit to operate.
RF Decoder: If the RF Decoder is selected on Radio Band Data section
it will be in AUTO Mode and selecting the 6-meter band when the
amplifier starts up.
A signal emitted by the transceiver selects the appropriate Low Pass
Filter. Note: In SSB mode the radio will not emit RF until modulated;
200 milliwatts are needed to detect the current frequency. Some
transceivers make a small click when you press PTT, which is enough to
quickly detect the appropriate segment.
Band Data (CAT): MERCURY LUX will detect the band while in receive mode, then automatically control
the Low Pass Filter (LPF).
Connect the Band Data Interface cable (sold separately). Select the appropriate transceiver in the
configuration page (Band Data section).
Select your manufacturer: Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, Flex Radio, Elecraft. The selected transceiver will be
displayed on the main screen.
Make sure the Band Data function works correctly the first time. Change the band segments on your
transceiver and watch to see that the MERCURY LUX auto-switching follows the selected band.
For Kenwood, please set 9600 baud on the Transceiver (default in most Kenwood transceivers.)
If the interface is disconnected or not working properly, RF Decoder will automatically select the segment to
avoid damage to the amplifier. The Band Data selector option is recommended. See the Band Data
connection details starting on page 13.
Note: If the Band Data Interface is not used for some reason, the RF Decoder will detect the frequency from
the transmitted signal.