User's Manual

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1KW Power amplifier
1KW PA Front panel
Figure identifies the items located on the front panel of the 1KW amplifier, and the following
table explains their functions.
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DISPLAY MODE
6 5
1 2
4 3
Figure 3. 1KW PA Front Panel
The following table lists the 1KW PA Front Panel Items:
Item
Description
Function
1
Display
LCD display. See the following section for displayed information
2
DISPLAY MODE
push-button
Selects the type of information presented on the display
3
BYPASS indicator
Lights when the 1KW amplifier is in the bypass mode . The 1KW amplifier is
bypassed when the radio is in the receive mode. It is also bypassed when it is
not powered, or a fault or abnormal condition prevents its normal operation
4
TX indicator
Lights when the 1KW amplifier is switched to the transmit mode
5
FAULT indicator
Lights when a fault in the 1KW amplifier does not allow normal operation. In
this case, the amplifier remains in the bypass mode until the fault is
corrected.
Flashes when an operational problem, for example, high temperature or
excessive VSWR, activates the protection circuits and causes the amplifier to
reduce its output power or temporarily switch to the bypass mode
6
Air intake vents
Intake vents for cooling air, with removable covers that provide access to the
dust filters