User's Manual

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• 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 design with Full Legal (1500 Watts) SSB Mode & 700 Watts DIGI-MODE. See

gain test on page 16.

• Auto sensing power supply from 120VAC to 240VAC, allowing your choice of voltage in the shack. Note

that 1200 Watts in any mode is available at 120VAC, but that 1500 Watts (any mode) will require

240VAC.

• Generous power and great dynamics with the proven paired BLF188XRA 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 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. Quick and easy reset after any unexpected protection circuit issue.

• Convenient for expeditions and field operation due to an extremely compact and light construction, wide

mains voltage range (100V÷240V), protection 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 other powerful

appliances in the radio station.

• Logger program continuously monitors operation.

• TX delay 9 milliseconds, RX delay 3 milliseconds relay switch. This amp doesn't support full-BREAKIN;

for CW use semi-BREAK IN at speeds up to 40 WPM.

• Introducing KoolPlus

the Mercury LUX implements better cooling features and will keep cooler than

any of our previous amplifiers.

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.

• Duty cycle in digital mode, Maximum 1 minute of TX, minimum 15 seconds of RX. Note that the output

power may gradually decrease due to heating of components in the amplifier and transceiver. Cycle for

FT8 more than 5 hours of QSO.

. Temperature range: 14 F to 149 F (-10 C to +65 C)

• Dimensions (projections not included) and weight, operating: (W x H x D) 11 x 5.5 x 13.5 In (305 x 140 x

343 mm); 29 lbs. (12.7 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 770.69 cm or 25.29’

between the radiator and any person’s body.