Operation Manual

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
• Maintains linearity under full output power (1200watts).
• Low harmonic content (below -43dBc on HF & -65dBc on VHF bands) thanks to an efficient
Chebyshev filter.
• Fast and effective protection systems maintain the amplifier’s safety from operational
damage.
• Compact linear amplifier with 1200 watts SSB/CW & 700 watts DIGI-MODE of output power
on all amateur bands from 1.8 to 54MHz (<800watts 50 to 54MHz)
• Auto sensing power supply from 120 to 240VAC.
• Full power on 120 or 240VAC – SSB CW MODE AC LINE 240V REQUIRED, NOT CW FULL
BREAK-IN CAPABLE.
• Generous power and great dynamics with the proven BLF189XRA by Ampleon Inc.
• Easy to read 7”, 165x100mm, high-resolution touch screen color display w/800x480 pixels
and 24-bit colors.
• Compatible with all transceiver models available on the market - ground on transmit (PTT)
and 50W of RF drive power is sufficient.
• The amplifier monitors the frequency of the input signal through the built-in RF Band decoder
chip and automatically switches bands accordingly.
• Monitors itself during operation with full-time protection circuits in all modes so the operator
does not need to monitor.
• Convenient for expeditions and field operation: extremely compact and light construction,
mains voltage range (100V÷240V), protects operation from unstable mains, generators etc.
These features are achieved thanks to the built-in switching mode power supply (SMPS).
• Exceeds electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) both for the highly-sensitive as well as with the
powerful appliances in the radio station.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Intermodulation distortions (IMD3): better than 30dB below the rated PEP output.
• Input and output impedances: nominal value: 50 Ohm unbalanced, UHF (SO239) type
connectors
• input circuit: broadband, SWR below 1.2:1 (1.1:1 typically); 1.8 – 54 MHz continuous range
without retuning or switching
• temperature range: 14 F to 149 F (-10 C to +65 C)
• Dimensions (projections not included) and weight, operating: (W x H x D) 12 x 5.5 x 13.5 In
(305 x 140 x 343 mm); 27Lbs (12.2 kg).
• This unit complies with the FCC RF Exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. To
comply with FCC RF exposure limit requirements, antennas must be operated at a minimum
distance of 740.25 cm or 24.29’ between the radiator and any person’s body.
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