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There's a new-generation of
transceiver that can be controlled directly from your PC, with most or
all radio functions in a snazzy graphical user interface; instead of
twiddling knobs, you just point and click! Some transceivers have no
controls at all, and rely entirely on a PC interface. Even though many
of these modern radios feature a built-in tuner, it’s range and features
are usually quite limited; if you need a tuner, you probably need a
better one than they built into the radio. |
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a state-of-the-art, high performance automatic tuner and still run
your whole station right from your keyboard and mouse. LDG's
AT-200PC is a special version of the popular AT-200Pro, but designed
for PC control. The tuner itself has no buttons or readouts at all;
its many functions are controlled entirely by a program running on
your PC. The tuner itself can be installed out of the way, on the
floor or even in another room, interfacing to your PC via a serial
or USB cable. With control from the PC, the tuner is now ALE
compatible.
The AT-200PC will handle up to 250 watts SSB or CW on 1.8 – 30 MHz,
and 100 watts on 54 MHz. It features LDG’s state-of-the-art,
processor-controlled Switched-L tuner. It will match virtually any
kind of coax-fed antenna, including Yagis, dipoles, inverted Vs,
slopers, loops, just about anything. It will typically match a 10:1
SWR down to 1.5:1 in just a few seconds. You can also use the
AT-200PC with longwires, random wires and antennas fed with ladder
line with the optional LDG balun. The AT-200PC includes an internal
antenna switch, controlled from the PC, that lets you select between
two different antennas.
The AT-200PC features memory tuning, automatically storing tuning
data for frequencies and bands as you use them. It stores tuning
parameters for up to four separate antennas on each of its two
antenna ports. When you transmit on or near a frequency you’ve used
before, the AT-200PC can restore the tuning data almost instantly.
It learns as you use it, adapting itself to your operating patterns
for faster and faster tuning.
The control protocol between the tuner and the PC is fully
documented; you can easily write your own control program in Visual
Basic, C or just about any other language. A simple public-domain
program is provided to get you started. Or, you can use popular rig
control programs like N4PY or SuperControl, or several others that
now support the AT-200PC (including Army MARS ALE).
Another first for LDG: the firmware in the AT-200PC is flash
upgradeable! You can upgrade to the latest firmware simply by
downloading a small, free updater program from the LDG web site.
Your AT-200PC will never be out of date!
LDG once again defines the state of the art with the PC controlled
AT-200PC. Get the most out of your Kenwood, Yaesu, Ten-Tec or Icom
radio that interface to your PC.
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| Specifications: |
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5 to 250 watts SSB
and CW. (100 watts on 6M) |
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16,000 3D memories
for instantaneous band changing |
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Two position antenna
switch with memories for four antennas on each position |
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Tuning time: 0.5 to 6
seconds full tune, < 0.1 second memory tune |
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Built in frequency
counter for memory operation |
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Frequency coverage:
1.8 to 54.0 MHz. |
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Tunes 6 to 1000 ohm
loads (16 to 150 ohms on 6M), 6 to 4000 ohms with optional 4:1
Balun (LDG RBA 4-1) |
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Optional external
Balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or ladder line
fed antennas |
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Power requirements:
11 to 16 volts DC at 750 mA max during tuning |
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Includes: 6 foot
power cable, 10 foot serial cable and USB adapter. |
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Weight: 2 pounds |
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