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DIY599.com

RF linear power amplifier with build-in antenna tuner (ATU)

PA500

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Version 2

operating frequency range between 3.5MHz-30MHz

The device requires an amateur radio transceiver to operate.

This device is for use by licensed radio amateurs only

FCC-ID: 2A2IEPA500

© 2021 DL4KA

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Summary of Contents for DIY599.com PA500

Page 1: ...ld in antenna tuner ATU PA500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 2 operating frequency range between 3 5MHz 30MHz The device requires an amateur radio transceiver to operate This device is for use by licensed radio amateurs only FCC ID 2A2IEPA500 2021 DL4KA ...

Page 2: ...ive power 8 Protective internal circuits 8 safety operating area SOA 9 special transceiver characteristics in manual modes 10 Connection cable wiring for manual modes 10 safety instructions 12 power considerations on the go 13 device specifications 13 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 14 AFTER SALES SERVICE POLICY 14 Device LABEL and ID location 15 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS 15 Note Amateur Radio Operation 16 WAR...

Page 3: ...3 connectors left side there is no reverse polarity protection incorrect wiring will destroy the device right side ...

Page 4: ...at the PA500 can be switched accordingly by the transceiver during a transmission If no special transceiver selection is made the PA500 is in manual mode as well as in the bypass mode A correct baud rate must be configured in the transceiver if the automatic band selection via the CAT interface is used The new version of the PA500 supports RF VOX PTT so no control cable needed between transceiver ...

Page 5: ...5 LEDs and Button functions left side The correct Band must be selected otherwise the PA will not transmit right side ...

Page 6: ...PASS Mode the Antenna Tuner is bypassed too good to know about automatic Mode In case if you operate in the Mode 1 2 7 see compatible Transceivers configuration pattern If you press the PTT button and you have selected a carrier modulation type the PA will immediately make the appropriate filter setting In the case of the carrierless modulation type SSB the appropriate filter setting is only set a...

Page 7: ...lected Alternatively the RF output power can also be displayed To toggle between both operation modes TAP and HOLD the BYPASS Button SWR indication RF Power indication RED LED indicates a SWR 2 5 NO LIGHT indicates RF Power 10W YELLOW LED indicates a SWR 1 5 2 5 GREEN LED indicates RF Power 10W GREEN LED indicates a SWR 1 5 YELLOW LED indicates RF Power 25W RED LED indicates RF Power 40W compatibl...

Page 8: ...evelopment the maximum allowed output power is typically reached at an input power of 2W PEP high operating voltage and peak input drive power this setting may violate other operating conditions if the nominal RF Power exceeded by 1dBm the PA will switch into the bypass mode Overdriving the PA leads to the harmonic distortion exceeding the permitted limits The PA switches to bypass mode when the m...

Page 9: ...tched tune the antenna to the right impedance with the integrated antenna tuner This safety operation area may violate other operating conditions e g transmit duty cycle limits Please see operating modes and drive power 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 RF output power in Watt 16V 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 RF output power in Watt 5W RF Input Output power limitation Switch to bypass 60W PEP safe operation ...

Page 10: ...d here Yaesu FT817 818 If the Yaesu FT817 818 is used with a CAT interface cable the transceiver will not turn on if the PA500 has already been turned on Therefore make sure that the transceiver is always switched on first and then the PA500 ICOM IC 705 the IC 705 transceiver has several similar jacks The SEND ALC Jacks must be used for the connection with the PA500 Connection cable wiring for man...

Page 11: ...11 ELECRAFT KX3 LAB599 TX 500 ...

Page 12: ... and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 th...

Page 13: ... FM CW DIG Harmonic distortion suppression below carrier 43dB operating voltage 11 16V max power consumption TX typ 13 8V 8A Power consumption stand by typ 13 8V 0 05A Power consumption sleep off typ 13 8V 0 01A Control Interfaces PTT CAT band voltage ATU Frequency range 3 5 30MHz ATU Tuning range 16 500 Ohms Tuner network type 6x5 L match RF input connector type BNC RF output connector type BNC N...

Page 14: ...arrier Check your Transceiver and connection When the PA500 current draw is too high more than 15A or a short circuit occurs the internal fuse may blow The unit will then no longer turn on The device needs a service Do not allow the maximum output power of the amplifier to exceed 40 W The PA switches to bypass mode when the maximum output power is exceeded by 1 dBm Using the PA500 at high power le...

Page 15: ...ed E Product s serial number is missing torn or blurred so we cannot determine if the radio is under warranty F Product was not bought from DIY599 or authorized distributor of DIY599 None of the following conditions are covered by the warranty A Damage caused by improper use by the user B Damage caused by an accident C Damage due to incorrect testing maintenance debugging or other changes D Damage...

Page 16: ...ioned in this manual DISCLAIMER of LIABILITY All PA 500 specifications and descriptions are based on the latest information available at the time of this document s printing As we are always striving to improve and update our products ALL PRODUCT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE and DIY599 reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time without further notice o...

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