AL-800H Instruction Manual
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AL-800H Technical Specifications*
Input:
Circuit type:
Pi-network, slug tuned coils
Maximum VSWR at resonance:
1.3:1 or less
Minimum 2:1 VSWR bandwidth:
20% of center frequency
Maximum drive power permissible:
100 watts PEP
Typical drive for full power output:
55 watts
Output:
Circuit
type:
Pi-L,
Pi-network
Typical SSB PEP voice operation:
1500 watts
CW continuous operation:
1500 watts
1/2 hour PEP two-tone test:
1500 watts
1/2 hour continuous carrier (RTTY):
1000 watts
Frequency Coverage:
1.8 to 21 MHz amateur Bands. (Export models include 24.5 and 28 MHz)
Third Order IMD:
-35 dB or better (at rated output)
Efficiency:
CW:
approximately
65%
SSB:
approximately
65%
(envelope crest)
Power Supply:
Circuit type:
Full wave voltage doubler
No load voltage:
2600 V
Full load voltage:
2250 V
Full load current:
1.2 A
Regulation:
15%
Transformer:
32 lb. E-I lamination grain oriented
Capacitors:
63 mFd total, computer grade
Normal line current at rated CW output:
14A at 240 Vac
Normal line current at 1500 watt PEP output:
9 A at 240 Vac
Power line current in standby:
0.5 A at 240 Vac
Tube:
Type:
(2)
3CX800A7
Continuous dissipation:
800 watts total per tube, 1600 watts total
Warm-up
time:
180
seconds
Estimated life:
8,000 hours ICAS
Metering:
Multimeter:
Peak forward power (continuously). The second scale switches between peak reflected power (and SWR), ALC
threshold, ALC output voltage, and high voltage.
Current meter:
Plate and grid current (simultaneously) on separate scales.
ALC:
Negative going, 0 to 10 volts, adjustable.
Relay:
Requires contact closure or sink of +12 Vdc at 100 mA. Back pulse protected.
Connectors:
RF:
SO-239
Line:
NEMA 6-15P, standard 240 V three wire
Others:
RCA
Phono
Physical:
Dimensions:
17-1/4"D x 14-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H
Weight:
60 lbs. shipping (52 lbs. operating)
