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DOCNUMBER 8410
Document Issue 1.1
August 2015
Page 1–1
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Introduction
1.1 Product Description 1–1
1.2 Product Capabilities 1–2
1.3 Safety Considerations 1–2
1.4 Related Products 1–3
1.5 Assistance 1–4
Congratulations on your purchase of a professional-quality Alpha 8410
linear amplifier.
1.1 Product Description
The Alpha 8410 (see
Figure 1-1
) is a self-contained manual-tune HF
linear power amplifier. It is capable of continuous operation at 1500 W
peak power output on single sideband (SSB), keyed continuous wave
(CW), slow-scan television (SSTV), radioteletype (RTTY), digital modes
or FM, with no time limit.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION!
Study this manual carefully before operating your
amplifier for the first time. In particular, it is extremely important that
you thoroughly review the installation and operation sections. Failure
to do so could result in serious damage not covered under warranty.
Remember
REMEMBER
Amplifier components as photographed for this manual may differ
from those in your amplifier, depending on your amplifier vintage.
