User's Manual | ACOM 500S | 160-4
m Linear Power Amplifier
Page 8 of 66 | S e c t i o n GENERAL INFORMATION
March 2023
1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest solid-state 160-4 m linear amplifiers 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 amplifier.
1.1.
Introduction and Description
This manual explains:
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Installation
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Operation and
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Maintenance
of the ACOM 500S solid-state 160-4 m linear power amplifier.
The ACOM 500S is a state-of-the art linear power amplifier that covers all amateur bands from 1.8 through
70.5 MHz and provides 500 W rated output power (PEP or digital). The amplifier operating information is
shown on a multi-functional, high-resolution color display. ACOM 500S can be controlled either by the six
front-panel buttons or remotely.
The ACOM 04AT and 06AT Automatic Antenna Tuners with four-way Antenna Switches are
designed to work with our transistor (solid state) amplifier series, including the ACOM 500S
(see Section
4.4 Operation with an External Antenna Tuner
Remote control of ACOM 500S is provided by ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote control device
or RS-232 port (see Section