4O3A AG8x2 Antenna Genius Switch User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- 4O3A
Table of Contents
Antenna Genius Quick Start Guide
Software version: 4.1.8
AG8x2 Antenna Genius Switch
Power
AG requires anywhere from 12 to 14 VDC and at least 300 mA of power.
Connect AG to your shack 13.8 VDC power supply paying attention to proper
polarity.
Antenna Ports
Antenna Ports are numbered from 1 to 8. Outer (top and bottom) antenna ports are best suited for highest frequencies and the middle antenna ports for lowest frequencies.
Radio Ports
Radio Ports have the same isolation and can be used interchangeably.
PTT Ports
PTT Ports are located at the top of the AG and are designed to prevent
hotswitching while transmitting.
Band Data Sources
From version 4 the band sources are set using the Windows app. There are three band source options available:
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FLEX is used for obtaining band data from a FlexRadio. Use the Windows app to find your FlexRadio and connect AG to it.
This mode is also used for selecting antennas manually by mouse clicks. If you wish to use this functionality configure your antenna port band as None. -
BCD protocol is used by traditional radios. See The connector pinout and BCD table below:
Band| 160M| 80M| 40M| 30M| 20M| 17M|
15M| 12M| 10M| 6M| None
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Frequency| 2.| 4.| 7| 10| 14| 18| 21| 24| 28| 50| None
Band A| H| L| H| L| H| L| H| L| H| L| L
Band B| L| H| H| L| L| H| H| L| L| H| L
Band C| L| L| L| H| H| H| H| L| L| L| L
Band D| L| L| L| L| L| L| L| H| H| H| L
Hex Code| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| A| 0
BCD Table
PTP is used by 4O3A manual controllers. Expected control signal is +12VDC. The pinout table is found below.AUTOMATIC follows a priority list: P2P, BCD then FLEX.
Network Settings
AG expects a DHCP server on the network in order to obtain an IP address.
A static address can be set using the Windows app.
If no DHCP server is found on the network AG will assign itself the Automatic
Private IP Address.
The AG Windows Utility app will still be able to find your AG on the network.
You can reset the IP and Configuration settings at any time by setting the
DIP8 to ON and power cycle the AG. This will put the AG into DHCP mode.
Windows App/Firmware Update
Download the latest version of the AG Windows App from our support page under
Antenna Genius:
www.4o3a.com/support/downloads/
The latest firmware file is included in the app. If/when you install a newer
version the new app will ask you to upgrade the firmware included
automatically.
WARNING: Never use a wireless or remote connection to upgrade firmware on
any 4O3A device due to risks of bricking.
Please use a wired local ethernet connection instead.
Help and Support
Find the complete AG User Guide on our support page under Antenna Genius:
www.4o3a.com/support/downloads
Join our discussion board and meet our community on our google forums:
www.4o3a.com/forum
Write to us directly to our support email:
[email protected]