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PW1 Linear Amplifier

Setup / Configuration

Icom America Inc.

TSR

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Summary of Contents for PW1

Page 1: ...PW1 Linear Amplifier Setup Configuration Icom America Inc TSR ...

Page 2: ...TSR Setting up the Icom PW1 Using the PW1 with 1 or 2 Icom exciters Physical connections 1 radio Physical connections 2 radios Synchronization Setting the ALC levels ...

Page 3: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio There are only 3 cables required between the PW1 and an Icom radio All 3 cables are included ...

Page 4: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 accessory cable 7 pin DIN cable ...

Page 5: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 remote cable 3 5mm phono cable ...

Page 6: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 coaxial cable 50 ohm coax RG8 etc ...

Page 7: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio The IC 718 706 series or IC 7000 will also require the optional OPC 599 adapter ...

Page 8: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the DIN cable to the radio s ACC 2 port 7 pin Note that the ports on the PW1 and radio are not labeled the same ...

Page 9: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the remote cable to the radio s remote port ...

Page 10: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the coax cable to the radio s ANT 1 port ...

Page 11: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Make sure the exciter radio switch is in the 1 position ...

Page 12: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the 7 pin DIN cable to ACC 1 of the PW1 ...

Page 13: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the remote cable to remote 1 of the PW1 ...

Page 14: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the coax cable to Input 1 of the PW1 ...

Page 15: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect your antenna to ANT 1 of the PW1 ...

Page 16: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect your dummy load to ANT 4 of the PW1 if applicable ...

Page 17: ...TSR Physical Connections 2 Icom radios Make sure the exciter radio switch is in the 1 2 position ...

Page 18: ...TSR Physical Connections 2 Icom radios Connect the second radio the same way using the 2 ports of the PW1 ...

Page 19: ...hange bands as needed when the radio frequency is changed Synchronization may not be possible with a non Icom radio The synchronization commands are CI V commands sent from the radio via the remote cable Use of a CT 17 is not recommended with the PW1 ...

Page 20: ...TSR Synchronization First make sure your radio is off then perform a reset of the PW1 by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons while turning the PW1 on ...

Page 21: ...TSR Synchronization Now turn the PW1 off hold the input button and turn the PW1 back on The green input 1 should now be flashing ...

Page 22: ...TSR Synchronization Turn on your Icom radio and rotate the tuning dial on the radio until the green input 1 lights steady ...

Page 23: ...TSR Synchronization If using a 2nd Icom radio power off radio 1 and then press the input button to select input 2 Power on the 2nd radio and adjust the radio tuning knob until the light stops blinking ...

Page 24: ...chronization Once the radio s are synchronized turn off the radio s and the PW1 Turn the PW1 and radio s back on and test by changing bands on the radio The PW1 should automatically change bands with the radio ...

Page 25: ...al step is to set the ALC levels for the PW1 The procedure is the same for 1 or 2 Icom radios For proper calibration of the PW1 you should use a dummy load Make sure the load being used is capable of handling the PW1 s output power ...

Page 26: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels First carefully set the ALC adjustment pot on the rear of the PW1 to the minimum fully counter clockwise ...

Page 27: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Turn on the PW1 if not already on Press the amp protect button to turn off the PW1 s amp circuit The green light should be off ...

Page 28: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Make sure the proper antenna and input are selected ...

Page 29: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Press the tuner button to turn on the PW1 s tuner circuit The green light should be on ...

Page 30: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Set the left meter to display power and the right to display ALC ...

Page 31: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Set the radio to RTTY mode and transmit at 100 watts You should see about 100 watts on the power meter of the PW1 ...

Page 32: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Stop transmitting and press the amp protect button to turn the PW1 s amp back on The green light should be on ...

Page 33: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Be ready to adjust the ALC adjust screw on the PW1 Transmit from the radio and carefully adjust the ALC until the meter shows mid scale as shown below Once set stop transmitting ...

Page 34: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Once the ALC level is set you should see the power output of 1KW with 240VAC or 500W with 120VAC ...

Page 35: ...er s ALC input must be compatible with the IC PW1 s ALC output negative going 0 to 4V DC WARNING Do not connect the IC PW1 to any exciter not equipped with a compatible ALC input This could damage the PW1 A relay buffer for keying the PW1 is highly recommended when using a non Icom radio NOTE No such buffer is required if the exciter s amplifier keying line is a dry contact closure to chassis grou...

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