Acom 06AT User manual

ACOM 06AT
1.8-54 MHz Automatic
Antenna Tuner & Switch
User's Manual
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
October 2022
OUTSTANDING HF POWER PRODUCTS

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Title of Documentation
ACOM 06AT Automatic Antenna Tuner and Switch
User's Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Type of Documentation
User's Manual
Purpose of Documentation
This manual explains Installation, Operation and Maintenance of the
ACOM 06AT Automatic Antenna Tuner and Switch.
Record of Revisions
Description
Release Date
Notes
ACOM 06AT User's Manual
18.07.2022
First edition, R01
ACOM 06AT User's Manual
26.10.2022
First edition, R02
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Contents
ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 3
1. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 9
1.1. Introduction and Description.......................................................................................................... 9
1.2. Product History and Documentation Validity ............................................................................... 10
1.3. Owner Assistance.......................................................................................................................... 11
1.4. Equipment Supplied...................................................................................................................... 11
1.5. Features......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions.................................................................................... 14
1.6.1. Lightning protection ........................................................................................................ 17
1.6.2. Electric Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. 18
1.6.3. General Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 18
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection................................................................................................... 19
2.2. Tuner Location Selection............................................................................................................... 21
2.3. Power Supply Voltage ................................................................................................................... 21
2.4. Installation and Connections......................................................................................................... 22
2.5. Grounding, Additional Information............................................................................................... 23
2.5.1. Lightning Protection Grounding ...................................................................................... 23
2.5.2. Grounding for Protection from Electric Shock................................................................. 23
2.5.3. Radio Frequency Grounding or Counterpoise................................................................. 24
2.6. Connecting RF Cables, Additional Information ............................................................................. 24
3. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................... 26
3.1. Turning ON and OFF...................................................................................................................... 26
3.2. Indication, controls and menus..................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1. Tuner Information Area on the Amplifier Screen............................................................ 27
3.2.2. Segment UP/DWN buttons (Second Function - BAND)................................................... 28
3.2.3. TUNE button (Second Function - BYPASS)....................................................................... 28
3.2.4. АNT Button (Change of Antennas) .................................................................................. 29
3.2.5. Tuner Related Menus ...................................................................................................... 29
4. STARTING UP AND MAIN FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................... 30
4.1. What is tuning type / Rate (Selectivity Degree, Sharpness).......................................................... 30

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4.1.1. SHARP .............................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.2. REGULAR.......................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.3. WIDE ................................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.4. FIXED................................................................................................................................ 32
4.2. Tuner Assignment and Unassignment .......................................................................................... 32
4.3. Tuning Modes: FULL, QUICK and BYPASS...................................................................................... 32
4.4. Quick Tuning and Non-Volatile Memory....................................................................................... 33
4.5. Operation in BYPASS Mode........................................................................................................... 34
4.6. Changing Frequencies and Antennas............................................................................................ 34
4.7. Specific of Operation in TRANSMISSION Mode ............................................................................ 35
4.8. Power Reduction at Overload ....................................................................................................... 35
5. BASIC FULL TUNING CYCLE ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.1. What a Full Tuning Cycle Does...................................................................................................... 36
5.2. Operator Actions for a Full Tuning Cycle....................................................................................... 37
5.2.1. Full Tuning for Transceivers with CAT ............................................................................. 37
5.2.2. Full Tuning for Transceivers without CAT Capability....................................................... 37
6. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS................................................................................................... 39
6.1. ANTENNA ASSIGNMENT Menu ..................................................................................................... 39
6.1.1. Antenna Assignments by Bands ...................................................................................... 39
6.1.2. Setting the Tuning type / Rate (Sharpness, Selectivity), (S, R, W, F) ............................... 39
6.1.3. Editing Antenna Names ................................................................................................... 40
6.2. Maintenance Functions - ATU SERVICE Menu .............................................................................. 40
6.2.1. ATU Individual Data......................................................................................................... 40
6.2.2. ATU Status ....................................................................................................................... 40
6.2.3. Deletion of Individual or Group of Stored Tuning settings.............................................. 40
6.2.4. Erasing the Whole NON-Volatile Memory....................................................................... 41
6.2.5. Checking the Resource Used for the Current Tuning ...................................................... 41
6.2.6. Dumping the NON-Volatile Memory in a File on a PC..................................................... 41
6.2.7. Restoring (Loading) the NON-Volatile Memory from a File - Memory Load from File ... 43
6.2.8. Aging and Refreshing of Settings..................................................................................... 44
6.3. Overview of TUNING SETTINGS and Resources Used................................................................... 45
6.4. Measurements in the Tuner - ATU MEASURE Menu .................................................................... 46

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6.4.1. Voltage and Current at the Antenna Output................................................................... 47
6.4.2. Reflected Power, Forward Power and SWR at Antenna Output..................................... 47
6.4.3. Power Supply Voltage and Temperature in the Tuner Unit ............................................ 47
6.4.4. Tuner Working Hours....................................................................................................... 47
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 48
7.1. Cleaning......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.2. Fuse Replacement......................................................................................................................... 48
7.3. Block Diagram and Principle of Operation.................................................................................... 50
7.4. Troubleshooting - Monitoring the Antenna-feeder Path Status................................................... 54
8. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 56
8.1. Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 56
8.1.1. Operating Frequency Range ............................................................................................ 56
8.1.2. Minimum Range of the Matched Impedances (at Each of the Four Antenna Outputs) . 56
8.1.3. Maximum Allowed Input Power...................................................................................... 56
8.1.4. RF Input Characteristics................................................................................................... 56
8.1.5. Antenna Outputs Characteristics, Antenna 1 to Antenna 4............................................ 57
8.1.6. Full Tuning Duration (Basic Cycle) ................................................................................... 57
8.1.7. Input Signal Needed to Prepare User Tuning Settings .................................................... 57
8.1.8. Power Supply................................................................................................................... 57
8.1.9. Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 57
8.1.10. Maximum Length of the Input Coaxial Cable .................................................................. 57
8.1.11. Size & Weight (operating, excluding fastening elements and connected cables) .......... 57
8.1.12. Operating Environment................................................................................................... 58
8.2. Functions....................................................................................................................................... 58
8.2.1. Process of Matching of Antenna Impedance................................................................... 58
8.2.2. Modes of Tuning.............................................................................................................. 58
8.2.3. Memory for the User Tune Settings ................................................................................ 58
8.2.4. Types of Antenna Selectivity / Bandwidth....................................................................... 58
8.2.5. Bypass and Use ATU Modes ............................................................................................ 58
8.2.6. Overview of Tuning Settings............................................................................................ 58
8.2.7. Evaluation of the Resource Used..................................................................................... 59
8.2.8. Backing Up the NON-Volatile Memory............................................................................ 59
8.2.9. Cable Required from the Radio Station........................................................................... 59

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8.2.10. Protection Mechanisms................................................................................................... 59
8.3. Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................................................. 60
8.4. Storage and Shipment................................................................................................................... 61
8.4.1. Storage Environment....................................................................................................... 61
8.4.2. Shipping Size and Weight ................................................................................................ 61
8.4.3. Transportation................................................................................................................. 61
8.4.4. Returning to the Service Provider ................................................................................... 62
8.5. Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment.................. 64
APPENDIX 1 | Lightning Protection ................................................................................................................. 65
NOTES.............................................................................................................................................................. 68
Figures
Figure 2-1 | Packaging carton (outside view).................................................................................................. 19
Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box.................................................................................. 20
Figure 2-3 | ACOM 06AT antenna tuner and switch (shown near 700S amplifier) ........................................ 21
Figure 2-4 | Tuner rear view with connectors................................................................................................. 22
Figure 3-1 | ACOM 700S amplifier screen with tuner installed ...................................................................... 27
Figure 6-1 | ACOM Terminal S screenshot...................................................................................................... 42
Figure 7-1 | Tuner bottom view...................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 7-2 | Tuner Block Diagram ................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 8-1 | Packaging carton (outside view).................................................................................................. 61
Tables
Table 1-1 | Production versions history.......................................................................................................... 10
Table 1-2 | Package contents.......................................................................................................................... 11
Table 8-1 | Maximum input power of the tuner as function of the antenna SWR......................................... 56

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest antenna tuners in the world today.
ACOM is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we will endeavor to provide you with the
information and support you need to enjoy your purchase for many years.
We urge you to read all of the following materials before you embark on operating your new antenna tuner.
1.1. Introduction and Description
This manual explains:
•Installation
•Operation and
•Maintenance
of the ACOM 06AT automatic antenna tuner for HF + 6 m with integrated four-way antenna switch.
The ACOM 06AT tuner is specifically designed and developed to work exclusively with the ACOM series of
solid state (transistor) amplifiers, e.g., ACOM 600S, 700S, 1200S, or ACOM 2020S.
ACOM 06AT automatically selects one of four available antenna outputs (as assigned in bands by the
operator) and matches the impedance of the chosen antenna output by transforming it to 50 Ohm with SWR
below 1.5:1 at the tuner input (typically below 1.3), providing an optimum load impedance for the amplifier.
Any necessary readjustments are swift, following the frequency changes and antenna selections.
The tuner matches all load impedances presenting a SWR below 3:1, regardless of phase angle, in a
continuous frequency range of 1.8-30 MHz and 50-54 MHz. In many cases, the tuner will match loads with
higher SWR (up to 10:1) as well, however a reduction in power may be necessary if the protective functions
of the tuner activate due to high values of SWR, current, voltage, forward or reflected power at the antenna
output.

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Provided the SWR of the feedline/antenna system is up to 3:1, the tuner can handle input power levels up to
1200 W (PEP, mean or continuous carrier), regardless of the operating communication mode. For
feedline/antenna system SWRs between 3:1 and 10:1, the maximum permissible power at the tuner input is
gradually reduced down to 200 W at SWR=10:1 (see Table 8-1 | Maximum input power of the tuner as function
of the antenna SWR), allowing for operation within tuner component specifications.
The tuner can be installed both in the shack and in a remote location, e.g., in a separate room, so that any
feedlines from the unit to the antennas, working in mismatched conditions, are kept as short as practically
possible to avoid unnecessary losses.
A single cable connects the tuner to the radio station. Tuner power supply, control and RF signals are
combined on the feedline, easing remote installation, lowering costs and uncluttering the shack.
Provided a low loss hi-quality cable is used (e.g., RG213), the distance between the tuner and the shack can
be up to 100 m (330 ft). However, the length of the cable should be kept at minimum to avoid any
unnecessary losses, which exist in any cable even in matched conditions.
The operator is able to control and monitor the tuner's work via the amplifier front panel using simplified
and intuitive menus in the original style of the ACOM transistor amplifier series.
1.2. Product History and Documentation Validity
The ACOM 06AT antenna tuner serial production started in June 2022.
This manual refers to the ACOM 06AT antenna tuner and describes the operating possibilities of all tuners
produced till the publishing date of this manual.
This manual is valid till a new manual is issued.
Table 1-1 | Production versions history
Production Version
Release Date
Notes
06.2022
Basic design;
Table 1-1 | Production versions history

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1.3. Owner Assistance
If assistance is needed, you should contact your local dealerfirst. If necessary, your dealer will contact ACOM
for additional guidance.
If you still have an issue you need to discuss with one of ACOM's specialists, the contact information is as
follows:
ACOM Ltd.
E-mail: [e-mail]
Bulgaria | Bozhurishte 2227
Sofia-Bozhurishte Industrial Park | 6 Valeri Petrov Str.
GPS coordinates: 42.748616о| 23.209801о
1.4. Equipment Supplied
The ACOM 06AT antenna tuner is shipped in a cardboard carton.
The ACOM 06AT is shipped as package, consisting of:
Table 1-2 | Package contents
Nr.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pcs.
1
Antenna tuner and switch ACOM 06AT
1
Table 1-2 | Package contents
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1.5. Features
•Easy set-up of user tuning presets
For a CAT transceiver a single press of the TUNE button on the amplifier front panel is all you need.
•Transparent (invisible) operation
After setting up the user presets (auto tune) for the frequency segments and antennas, the operator will
not be involved with tuner operation.
•Three kinds of frequency segments, according to antenna natural bandwidth
The operator can choose according to the nature of each of the four antennas: Narrow band - Sharp,
Normal - Regular, and Broadband - Wide.
•Capability of operation at fixed frequencies
This capability is available also.
•Non-volatile memory
Non-volatile memory for user presets (auto tune), independent for the four antennas, the three types
of segment width, and more than 1000 random fixed frequencies for each antenna.
•User presets
The user presets are automatically loaded, following frequency and antenna selection changes.
•Export (backup) of preset memory
Backup of preset memory to a computer file, import of previously made backup files from a computer
to the tuner memory.
•Helpful information
Information about the setting age, and alerts for settings that reach a certain age, defined by the
operator in 4 possible age levels.
•Power supply and control to the tuner
Power supply and control to the tuner, as well as status return from the tuner are facilitated over the
coaxial cable between the amplifier and tuner, no need for additional cables or special control signals
from the transceiver (the availability of CAT control from the transceiver will give further advantages to
the setup).
•Improved electromagnetic compatibility
Full tuning can be completed within 5 seconds (typically 2-3 seconds), at 25 W at the tuner input and
less than 6 W at the antenna output; quick tuning (from nonvolatile-memory presets) is completed in
less than 0.05 seconds with zero emitted signals.
•Input SWR during full tuning cycles
Input SWR during full tuning cycles - below 2:1, preventing activation of transceiver PA protection.
•Input SWR after completing a tuning cycle
Input SWR after completing a tuning cycle - below 1.5:1 (typically below 1.3:1).
•Relays with gold-plated contacts
Relays with gold-plated contacts for excellent receive characteristics.
•Relay switching
Relay switching will only take place when no RF current is flowing, preventing contact arcing critical for
preventing contact oxidation, surface melting and material transfer (otherwise resulting in poor
receiving performance) and to avoid any unwanted widening of the spectrum of signals, emitted during
the tuning cycle.

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•Air-core coils and high-quality ceramic capacitors
Air-core coils (no magnetic materials) and high-quality NP0 (C0G) ceramic capacitors usage throughout
the matching circuit.
•Harmonic suppression
Improves harmonic suppression - the matching network is a low-pass L filter.
•Saves space on the operating position
ACOM 06AT can be locatedup to 100 m (330 ft) away from the shack (in another room, but not outdoor).
•Integrated antenna switch
Integrated four-way antenna switch - less coaxial cable, shorter unmatched sections, less losses.
•Automatic and manual antenna switching
Antennas can be automatically and manually switched from the amplifier front panel. The last used
antenna selection is memorized.
•Customized antennas names and types
Indication and editing of names and types of antennas in editable freeform.
•Protection mechanisms
Various protection mechanisms, including: antenna overvoltage, antenna overcurrent, excessive power
during operation and tuning, extreme temperatures and power supply voltages, as well as relay hot-
switching.
•Safe power supply
Safe power supply voltage (26 VDC).
•BYPASS mode
In BYPASS mode all components of the matching network are excluded, allowing direct operation of
broadband antennas.
•SERVICE menu
This menu allows analysis of the tuner status and review of the used resource of coils and capacitors for
all memorized and current tuning presets.
•Lightning arrestor and bleeder resistor
Integrated lightning arrestor and bleeder resistor for protection against static discharges; automatic
grounding of antennas on power down.

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1.6. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
The ACOM 06AT is designed to meet international safety standards and complies with CE safety and
electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as FCC regulations.
This User's Manual contains information, warnings (signal words Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice) and
instructions, related to hazards, that should be followed by the user in order to ensure safe operation and to
keep the tuner in a safe working condition at all times.
The EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS described below apply to this User's Manual:
DANGER
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
will result in serious personal injuries and even death.
WARNING
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in serious personal injuries and even death.
CAUTION
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in minor or moderate personal injuries.
NOTICE
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in property damage or equipment damage not exclusively to the tuner but
also to connected equipment.

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Information notes described below apply to this User's Manual:
These notes highlight operating procedures or practices that may improve equipment
reliability and/or personnel performance, or to emphasize a concept.
ORANGE TEXT as LINKS
marks all internal links in the document between Sections, Figures, Tables, etc. for your
convenience.
The safety instructions contained in this User's Manual feature specific signal words
(Danger, Warning, Caution or Notice) and, where required, a safety alert symbol, in
accordance with actual standards ISO 3864 or ANSI Z535.

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PRECAUTIONS:
DANGER
For details about lightning protection see APPENDIX 1 | Lightning Protection at the end of
this manual.
DANGER
For safe tuner operation, the tuner's grounding terminal labeled GROUND should be
connected according to the applicable standards and local regulations for electric safety,
fire safety and lightning protection, in all cases the radio station is equipped with outdoor
antenna/s!
DANGER
Never run cables into the radio station directly from outside (through a wall or window),
whether from antennas, tuners, groundings, telephone or network lines, etc. The cables
should first pass through the foundation of the building where they should be secured in
a way that is standard for your region (observe the recommendations stated in
APPENDIX 1 | Lightning Protection at the end of this manual, if no other data is available),
in order to avoid conduction of a lightning strike with all resulting consequences - death,
injury, fire, equipment damage, destruction, etc. (see Point 8) in Appendix 1).
DANGER
Regardless of the recommendations herein, it is your responsibility to consult a
professional electrician for advice on installing your grounding system, and to refer to,
together with the electrician, the applicable standards and local regulations for electric
safety, fire safety and lightning protection, in all cases the radio station is equipped with
outdoor antenna/s, in order to ensure that your installation complies with all applicable
requirements. The applicable standards and local regulations shall prevail if there is a
difference in the requirements, and if they contain more or stricter requirements than the
minimum for installation stated in APPENDIX 1 | Lightning Protection.
NEVER underestimate the danger of lightning!

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1.6.1. Lightning protection
DANGER
For details about lightning protection see APPENDIX 1 | Lightning Protection at the end of
this manual.
a) The tuner's terminal labeled GROUND should be connected through a low-impedance
connection with a cross section of no less than 20 sq. mm (preferably flat-shaped and solid -
band or plate, rather than with a flexible multistrand cable), to the main grounding plate of
the radio station (see Point 9) in Appendix 1).
b) The antennas should be connected by coaxial cables buried in the ground (when coming in
from the field) or securely attached to the wall of the building (when coming down from the
roof), all along the route from the antennas to the foundation of the building where, before
entering, are discharged from the lightning charges in a safe way - directly into the ground.
For this purpose, the braids of the coaxial cables should be securely grounded by a
low-impedance connection to the main grounding plate of the building (see Point 8) in
Appendix 1).
c) From a low point close to the foundation of the building, before going up to the radio station,
the wires of the antenna cables should be equipped with pulse overvoltage limiters (surge
arresters), the grounding terminals of which should be connected through a low-impedance
connection to the main grounding plate of the building (see Point 8) in Appendix 1).
DANGER
When installing the tuner in the shack, do not connect antenna cables to the tuner if they
are entering the building directly, without being grounded through a low-impedance
connection to the main grounding plate of the building! Properly grounded antennas shall
be guided to the shack from the inside and from below, from the foundation of the
building and its main grounding plate rather than directly from outside (see Point 8) in
Appendix 1).

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1.6.2. Electric Safety Precautions
WARNING
The electronics inside the tuner operate under high direct-current voltage up to 200 V,
which is fatal! Never allow anyone, especially children, to insert any object into box holes
- this may cause electric shock. Disconnect all cables from the tuner and every time wait
at least 1 minute before opening it!
WARNING
RF voltage at antenna feed point and elements may exceed several thousand volts!
Never touch the antenna or antenna isolators during transmission and tuning - this may
cause deep RF burns as well as indirect traumas, such as falling!
1.6.3. General Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not undertake on your own repairs or changes in hardware or software of the tuner in
order not to endanger your or other's health and life and not to damage the tuner and
the equipment connected with it, not covered by warranty. The manufacturer is not liable
for another's actions and responsibility shall be assumed by the doer.
DANGER
To avoid damage (not covered under warranty) read the Section 2 INSTALLATION of this
User's Manual carefully. If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or safety
of the tuner, please consult your dealer.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection
Before you install your antenna tuner, thoroughly read this manual.
First, carefully inspect the cardboard carton and its content for physical damage. ACOM
ships antenna tuners in highly protected containers, but it cannot assure that
mistreatment by shippers will not occur. If damage is evident, notify your dealer
immediately. Delay may void the carrier's warranty.
CAUTION
The packaged weight is about 6 kg and can be handled by a single person.
Keep all packing materials for possible future antenna tuner shipment (see Section 8.4.4 Returning to the
Service Provider).
Figure 2-1 | Packaging carton (outside view)
Figure 2-1 | Packaging carton (outside view)
Unpack the antenna tuner as described below:
•Open the cardboard carton (see Figure 2-1 | Packaging carton (outside view) and Figure 2-2 | ACOM
06AT packaged in a cardboard box, Pos. 1);
•Take out the top secure element (see Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box, Pos. 2);
•Open the internal cardboard carton (see Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box,
Pos. 3);

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•Take out the tuner using handles of the middle secure element (see Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT
packaged in a cardboard box, Pos. 4);
•Take out the tuner (Pos. 7) from the middle secure element and remove bottom and rear flat
secure elements (see Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box, Pos. 5 and 6);
•Now, the antenna tuner is ready for installation.
Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box
Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT packaged in a cardboard box
It is not necessary to take out the bottom secure element (see Figure 2-2 | ACOM 06AT
packaged in a cardboard box, Pos. 8).
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