OPTIMA MK3 OWNERS MANUAL & USER GUIDE 24.500 – 29.999 Mhz 50W All Mode HF Mobile Transceiver (November 2012 production) REV 1.8 Copyright © November 2012 by YeticomNZ. All rights reserved. Downloaded from www.cbradio.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3 Notification of new functionality.............................................................................3 Limited Warranty.................................................................................................. 4 Installation ...................................................................................................... 5 - 6 Microphone Wiring.....
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of Yeticom's MK3 OPTIMA 10/12 meter FM/SSB/AM transceiver. The OPTIMA 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 its fullest extent, please take a few moments and thoroughly read this manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY YeticomNZ 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. In the event of a malfunction the radio should be returned to the factory for examination and repair.
INSTALLATION 1. Contents Unpack and inspect your OPTIMA for missing or damaged components. Your OPTIMA includes the following items: Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 Description YeticomNZ OPTIMA Transceiver Microphone with Up/Down Controls Mounting Bracket with Hardware Microphone Hanger with Hardware Set Operating Manual and DC power cord 2. Microphone Hanger The microphone hanger may be attached to the side of the transceiver, or any other convenient location.
. VSWR Before use, it is important to determine the antenna system’s VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio). First, make sure the SWR bridge (meter) is in good working order and is calibrated. To ensure your radio is performing properly the VSWR should never exceed 1.5 to 1. Never transmit on any antenna system where the VSWR exceeds 1.8 to 1. This will stress the output stage and could destroy the RF transistors; this type of misuse and failure is not covered under warranty.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. MICROPHONE INPUT An 8-pin, lock ring type, mic connector is used. 4. STEP \ NB \ 1 STEP: Tuning Step. The STEP control selects frequency resolution in either 1 kHz, 10 kHz or 100 kHz steps. Press the STEP button, one of the digits will flash on and off. Press the STEP button again to change stepping resolution. 8 pin Mic Socket To tune frequencies in either 10 kHz or 100 kHz increments, press the STEP button until the desired digit is flashing.
6. MHZ / CALL \ 2 MHZ: Depressing the MHZ button will advance the Frequency by 1mhz each time. The CALL button has no function in this model Optima. CB Modes: With the FUNC actve the display will toggle between channel read out and frequency read out. In Ham Mode: The radio will toggle between 10m and 12m modes. In freeband mode the OPTIMA will step up in 1mhz steps. 2: Memory Channel 2. After programming this button is memory channel 2. See M-RECAL \ M.SAVE for programming instructions. 7. MODE \ T.
10. CLAR \ FUNC CLAR: Clarifier. The clarifier shifts both the TX and RX frequency 1.0 kHz each side of the center frequency. This is necessary for tuning to an SSB signal. Rotate the clarifier control clockwise or counterclockwise to tune an SSB signal. FUNC: Function. This control is used to operate the six control buttons on the front panel that are printed in ORANGE.
OPTIMA GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage Antenna Impedance Frequency Control Frequency Accuracy Power Requirement Current Consumption Dimensions Weight Shipping weight : Transmit and Receive .................................. 24.500 to 29.999 MHz : 50 ohm, unbalanced : Digital Phase-Lock Loop (PLL) Synthesizer : Better than +10 ppm from 0 - 40 0C after 15 min. warm up : 12 - 13.8 V DC, negative ground : 8 amps maximum : 6 x 2 x 9.5 in (W x H x D) : 2.9 lbs : 2.
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