User's Manual

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Band
Tune
Load
1.8
30
50
3.5
65
55
7
50
85
10
60
25
14
70
40
18
70
45
21
30
65
24
45
60
28
15
75
8. Set TUNE knob in such a way, that the TUNE-LED lights up maximum left.
9. Set LOAD in such a way, that the TUNE LED on the TUNE scale lights up under
the “V” sign. If it is possible to obtain the LOAD in 2 positions, set the position
that is more to the right.
10. Repeat tuning several times according to 8 and 9, power output should be abt. 400W
11. Increase the input power (to about 50-70 W) until an output power of approximately
1500W will be reached.
12. Repeat steps 8 and 9
13. Set TUNE to maximum output power (RF POWER LED lights up maximum right)
WARNING!
Input power can not exceed 100W, otherwise PA will be damaged !
After this procedure the amplifier is tuned correctly and ready to give 1500W output power in
all operation modes.
At optimal tuning and full output power a positive max. 80mA current goes through the
second grid. On 24 and 28 MHz bands optimal tuning can be achieved when one or two LEDs
are lit up to the right from the position “V”. If less output is desired you can simply decrease
the load of the transceiver.
CAUTION
Should the amplifier demonstrate any malfunctions during tuning or should it not
behave in accordance witch the description, interrupt the tuning procedure immediately
and check the amplifier! Be sure to have not done any mistakes in choosing bands or
TUNE/LOAD values! Be sure that VSWR is not higher than 2:1 and input power is
LOW!
After excluding possible human mistakes you will be able to work for long time with this
amplifier!