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Kenwood VFO-820 Operating Manual page 3

Remote variable frequency oscillator

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1.1
UNPACKING
Remove the VFO-820 from its shipping box and packing material and examine
it for visible damage.
If the equipment has been damaged in shipment, save
the
box
and
packing
material
and
notify
the
transportation
company
immediately.
It is a good idea to save the box and packing in any case because
they are very useful for shipping or moving the equipment.
The following accessories should be included with the VFO:
Operating Manual
Transceiver Interconnecting Cord
Non-slip Rubber
Plastic Extension Feet with Screws
Grounding
Cable
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1.2
OPERATING LOCATION
As with any solid state electronic equipment the VFO-820 should be kept free
from extremes of heat and humidity.
Choose an operating location that is dry
and cool, and avoid operating the VFO in direct sunlight.
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1.3
CABLING
(See Figure 1)
INTERCONNECTING
CORD
Set the TS-820's
FUNCTION
switch
to VFO
and connect
the "EXT. VFO
connector of the TS-820 to the VFO OUT connector of the VFO-820, using the
interconnecting cord provided with the VFO.
Be certain the transceiver and
VFO are turned off when they are connected because transients could damage
the circuits.
Save
the jumpered
VFO
plug supplied
with
the TS-820.
The
plug is
necessary for operation of the transceiver without the external VFO.
GROUND
Connect the VFO-820's GND lug to the GND lug on the TS-820.
Grounding
improves the stability and output of the VFO.
VFO-820
VFO-820
Koh
Grounding
Cable
Transceiver
Interconnecting
Cord
Fig. 1 Connection
with the TS-820

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