West Mountain Radio TARGETuner User manual

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TARGETuner
Antenna Management System
for Screwdrive Antennas

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West Mountain Radio Operating Manual
Thank you for choosing the TARGETuner from West Mountain Radio.
This product is designed as mobile antenna management system that
includes motor control for the antenna and sensing for frequency band
matching. It is ideal for mobile antennas with a remote control head.
TARGETuner senses the RF Signal going to the antenna and will work
with any Transmitter or Transceiver. It does not depend on radio data link
for band selection and does not need to control the radio for activation.
The motor control uses a Full Bridge Power FET Direction Switch that
incorporates pulse width modulation for control of motor speed and
direction. Stall Current Sensing is programmable in an Antenna Model
Specic Firmware Setup Menu.
TARGETuner provides a digital display of Basic Transmitter Frequency
and SWR Readout, as well as Manual Tuning Control options which allows
the user to monitor antenna performance and manually adjust the antenna
if necessary. The TARGETuner System continuously monitors transmitter
frequency and antenna performance and can adjust the antenna
accordingly with vehicle movement, antenna icing, or any other proximity
or environmental related antenna detuning effects.
The TARGETuner RF Sensing Module is remote from the radio controls,
and can be placed closer to the antenna insuring proper antenna match
into the connecting Coaxial Feedline. This also limits the RF Exposure to
other radio and antenna control components and limits the length of the
connecting coax needed to connect to the Antenna. An industry standard
CAT-5 Cable serves as an interconnect between the TARGETuner RF
Sensor Module and TARGETuner Controller. Power is supplied through
industry standard PowerPole Connectors for ease of power connection
and fusing.
Product Contents
• TARGETuner Controller Unit
• TARGETuner RF Sensing Module
• Shielded RJ-45 Cable
• Power Cable with standard Powerpole connectors
• PL-259 Coaxial Jumper Cable

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Installation
Antenna Installation:
Follow the antenna manufacture’s installation instructions outlining
Antenna Placement, Grounding, Control Cable preparation and Ferrite
Choke Placement. Follow the pre-tuning instructions for the antenna
model and record the useable tuning range of the installation based on the
antenna element length. An Antenna Analyzer is handy for this. (Record
the useable “Frequency Range” for use later).
RF Sensing Module Installation:
1. Install the TARGETuner RF Sensing Module in an area close to the
antenna feed point.
2. Connect a short ground braid from the grounding stud to a metal body
panel or the vehicle frame. Be sure to scrape off a patch of paint to
insure a good RF Ground.
3. Connect a short coax cable between the antenna and the “Antenna”
connector of the RF Sensing Module.
4. Connect the antenna manufacture’s Antenna Control Cable between
the antenna and the TARGETuner Controller. Be sure the Ferrite RF
Choke is placed as close to the antenna as possible.
5. Connect the antenna manufacture’s longer coax cable between the
TARGETuner RF Sensing Module and the Radio Transmitter.
6. Connect the CAT-5 Sensor Cable between the TARGETuner Sensing
Module and TARGETuner Controller.
TARGETuner Control Unit Installation:
1. Select a location close to the radio transmitter control panel that will be
using the tunable antenna.
2. Connect the Antenna Control Cable between the antenna and the
TARGETuner Controller Unit.
3. Connect the controller end of the shielded CAT-5 sensor cable from
the RF Sensing Module to the TARGETuner controller unit.
4. Connect the Powerpole power cable to the 12V power source for the
radio.
InitialConguration:
1. Push and hold the “PWR” button on the TARGETuner to apply power
to the antenna controller.
2. Press “MENU” button until “Menu Select” appears in the LCD display.
3. Use Down arrow and scroll to “Antenna Range”, Press Down until
reaching the bottom, press “SAVE”. Use UP arrow until reaching the
top, press “SAVE”.
4. Press “AUTO” or “Manual” to return to operational mode.

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Setting Basic Band Centers
Turn radio on and set the transmitter frequency to a frequency at the high
end of the antenna’s tuning range. (See useable “Frequency Range” in the
antenna’s Installation Instructions). (i.e:10 Meters – 29.00 MHz)
While in the “System Start”, scroll down to “Set Point” and key the transmit-
ter with a low power carrier (AM, FM, CW) at 5 to 10 watts. The antenna
Controller should Display the approximate frequency, and search out a low
SWR Point, then stop. Press “Save” and go on to the next radio band.
This procedure will set the direction for tuning of the antenna relative to
each set point in frequency. Specic and favorite frequencies can be pre-
set in this way as well. Press “Auto” three times to return to the “Normal
Operation” menu.
Specications
Primary Power 13.75VDC
2.1 Amp max.
33mA Standby (internally monitored
and fused)
Antenna Motor Voltage 13.75V PWM Speed Controlled
Antenna Motor Current Monitored. Maximum current select-
able - 2.0A max (intermittent)
Antenna Encloder Range 0 to 9999
Frequency Range 1.800Mhz to 54.000Mhz
Frequency Readout +/- 0.01%
Useable RF Power Range 2.0 to 800 Watts
SWR Range 1.0:1 to 9.9:1 (auto level and ranging)
Frequency/SWR Antenna
Location Memories
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FCC INFORMATION
For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the user instructions shall include the
follow-
ling or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the
manual:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection again harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operated equipment under the FCC Rules.
TARGETuner Warranty
TARGETuner is warranted against failure due to defects in workmanship or materials for
one year after the date of purchase from West Mountain Radio. Warranty does not cover
damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow
instructions, improper installation, alteration, lightning, or other incidence of excessive
voltage or current. If failure occurs within this period, return the TARGETuner or accessory
to West Mountain Radio at your shipping expense. The device or accessory will be repaired
or replaced, at our option, without charge, and returned to you at our shipping expense.
Repaired or replaced items are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
You will be charged for repair or replacement of the TARGETuner or accessory made after
the expiration of the warranty period.
West Mountain Radio shall have no liability or responsibility to customer or any other person
or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly by use
or performance of the products or arising out of any breach of this warranty, including,
but not limited to, any damages resulting from inconvenience, loss of time, data, property,
revenue, or profit, or any indirect, special incidental, or consequential damages, even if
West Mountain Radio has been advised of such damages.
Except as provided herein, West Mountain Radio makes no express warranties and any
implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
stated duration provided herein.
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