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Specifications
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Front Panel Indicators and Controls
Metering
Dual movement cross needle power and SWR meter
Controls
Capacitor
Dual Section Capacitor: 960pF & 65PF @ 4.5kV
Inductance
Dual 22 µH roller inductors: 12 ga. wire wound on
steatite ceramic core, silver plated shaft and wheel
Wattmeter Range Switch
2 position 300 W /3000 W
Other controls:
Low Pass (Hi - Z) / High Pass (Lo - Z) switch
Hi - C / Lo - C switch
Peak/Average Metering
Peak Hold Metering
Rear Panel Connectors
RF INPUT
SO239 chassis connector
Balanced Line Output
Dual High Voltage Nylon66
TM
terminal posts
9-12 VDC Input @ 200ma
2.1 mm connector (center positive). AC Power Adap-
tor supplied (U.S. only)
Other
Frequency Coverage
1.8 — 29.5 MHz
Power Maximum
1500 W PEP SSB, 1000 W single tone continuous
Impedance Range
2500 +/- j2500 160 m to 20 m
(assuming Resistive load)
1000 +/- j1000 17m to 10m
Input balun
1:1 current type balun
Dimensions
6” H x 13” W x 16” D (incl. terminals)
Weight
17 lbs.
Materials
Chassis and top cover is 11 ga. (.090) aluminum
that has been chem-film treated in gold color. Front
panel and cover powder coated.
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Important Safeguards 3
14. Power Lines
—An outside antenna sys-
tem should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines, other electric light or
power circuits, where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them may be
fatal.
15. Overloading
—Do not overload wall out-
lets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
—Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
17. Servicing
—Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service
—Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
a.
When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
c.
If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d.
If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. An improper adjust-
ment may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e.
If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f.
When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance—this indicates a need for
service.
19. Replacement Parts
—when replacement
parts are required, be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same character-
istics as the original parts. Unauthorized sub-
stitutes may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
20. Safety Checks
—Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operat-
ing condition.
21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
—Before
attempting to install this product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
a.
Use No.10 AWG copper, No.8AWG alumi-
num, No.17AWB copper-clad steel or bronze
wire or larger, as ground wire.
b.
Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to
house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4
feet to 6 feet apart.
c.
Mount antenna discharge unit as close as
possible to where lead-in enters house.
d.
A driven rod may be used as the grounding
electrode where other types of electrode
systems do not exist. Refer to the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990 for infor-
mation.
e.
Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6
AWG copper or equivalent, when a separate
antenna grounding electrode is used.
