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Nylon shoulder washers used to electrically
isolate preamplifier case from mounting pole

Figure 11. Amplifier Mounting Details

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Figure 11. Amplifier Mounting Details

Nylon shoulder washers used to electrically isolate
preamplifer from mounting pole

Summary of Contents for RF PRO-1B

Page 1: ...m the loop antenna to the preamplifier s input Cautions This is a receive only antenna Do not connect it to a transmitter as it will be damaged and void your warranty Do not inadvertently connect the...

Page 2: ...6 Cable Not Supplied Input Output 27 dB Preamplifier Model RF30A Vertical Axis 1 Ft Jumper Cable 115 VAC Ant Red Black RADIO RECEIVER Supplied Twin Lead Adapter Alternate Interface for Radios with Twi...

Page 3: ...is a byproduct of the excellent intermodulation distortion performance of this preamplifier but while most receivers have some sort of input protection and possibly an internal transmit receive switch...

Page 4: ...t K3 RF PRO 1B Power Inserter Figure 2 KEY Wiring For RF PRO 1B Loop Antenna Typical Transceiver Page 4 Typical Receiver Back of Elecraft K3 To Loop Preamp RF PRO 1B Power Inserter 4 Figure 2 KEY Wiri...

Page 5: ...Transceiver KEY Out RF PRO 1B POWER INSERTER KEY Amplifier KEY In Y Adapter 5 Figure 3 KEY Wiring for RF PRO 1B Loop Antenna...

Page 6: ...Switch DIP Switch ON 1 2 Figure 5 Simplified Relay Interface Schematic Figure 4 Power Inserter DIP Switch Settings Figure 5 Simplified Relay Interface Schematic To Loop Preamp 20 VDC Output to Receiv...

Page 7: ...e of COAX seal is supplied for additional weatherproofing Follow the instructions on the side of the package Mounting to a Rotator Figure 7 shows the antenna mounted to a rotator Many users utilize th...

Page 8: ...t RG 6 Jumper cable with water proof F connectors Connects Loop Antenna Output to Amplifier Input Page 8 Figure 6 One foot RG 6 Jumper Cable with water proof F connectors Connects Loop Antenna Output...

Page 9: ...nna 1 foot Jumper L Bracket Preamplifier Rotor Not Supplied Service Loop RG 6 Cable to Power Inserter Not Supplied Figure 7 Loop Antenna Mounted on Rotator Coax Seal Page 9 Figure 7 Loop Antenna Mount...

Page 10: ...10 L Bracket 1 Foot F male to F male jumper 27 dB Low Noise preamplifier mounted to L Bracket Lightning Grounding Lug Figure 8 Pole Mounting Details Page 10 B Figure 8 Pole Mounting Details...

Page 11: ...11 U Bolts and Saddle Clamps Nylon Shoulder Washer Nylon Washer Preamplifier Figure 9 Pole Mounting Details side view 18 inches Mast for rotor mounting Page 11 Figure 9 Pole Mounting Details side view...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 10 Antenna Rotor Pole Mounting Details side view...

Page 13: ...sed to electrically isolate preamplifier case from mounting pole Figure 11 Amplifier Mounting Details 13 Figure 11 Amplifier Mounting Details Nylon shoulder washers used to electrically isolate preamp...

Page 14: ...Nylon Washer Amplifier Figure 12 Preamplifier Mounting Details 14 Figure 12 Preamplifier Mounting Details Nylon Washer Amplifier...

Page 15: ...15 Lock washer and Nut Figure 13 Preamplifier Mounting Details Figure 13 Preamplifier Mounting Details Lock washer and nut...

Page 16: ...ernal fuse that will trip at a current draw above 400 milliamps this will put 20 VDC on the input of your receiver momentarily that could damage some receivers Grounding The loop antenna aluminum tubi...

Page 17: ...17 Grounding Lug for Lightning Protection Figure 14 Grounding Lug Mounting Details Page 17 Figure 11 Grounding Lug Mounting Details Grounding Lug for Lightning Protection...

Page 18: ...utput Connect to Receiver Antenna Input Connect to KEY output of Transceiver Optional Master Power on off ANT Power Indicator illuminates when the preamp is powered Figure 15 Power Inserter Page 18 Fi...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 16 Supplied Accessories...

Page 20: ...ical and Electronic Engineers for his work Originally developed for a classified US Air Force project involving the measurement of EMP Electro Magnetic Pulse from nuclear weapons this design has wide...

Page 21: ...roximately 15 feet away from any buildings or other sources of interference TECHNICAL INFORMATION Frequency response 50 kHz 30 MHz Nominal Gain 27 dB 3 dB DC power 20 volts at 240 mA OIP3 typically 48...