FEATURES
Easy to Operate
The TRI is a powerful tuning aid that, together with the automatically controlled input attenuator, helps the operator to quickly and precisely match the antenna impedance to the optimum tube load impedance (5-10 seconds typically). The auto operate function (when enabled) maintains the amplifier in the OPERATE mode for you, thus avoiding unnecessary manual operations.
No Antenna Tuner Needed
No heavy outboard antenna tuners required for antenna VSWRs up to about 3:1. ACOM 1500 will enable the operator to change antennas virtually instantaneously and allow the operator to use his or her antennas over wider frequency ranges.
User Friendly Amplifier
ACOM 1500 is the amplifier that is both user friendly and that looks after itself. It is designed to safely withstand up to 300W reflected power, up to 100 milliseconds duration of drive spikes, drive RF “tails” after a PTT or KEY release, and operator’s inadvertent tuning errors etc. ACOM 1500 also will not cease to function with a “soft” AC mains and will deliver more than a half power at only 85% of nominal mains voltage. ACOM 1500 can withstand voltage drops (down to zero Volts) for up to 10 milliseconds and can tolerate 15% mains voltage spikes, which is especially important during field day, during DXpeditions, and at portable operating events where emergency power is relied upon.
VFD Comment Display
All amplifier status indications are indicated on the dot matrix, high brightness vacuum fluorescent display (VFD). The upper line on the VFD always demonstrates the peak forward output power. LED indicators are provided for: OPERATE mode, attenuation-on, transmit, selected antenna output, and ON/OFF conditions.
Three Antenna Output Ports
Three antenna outputs are selectable using a push-button on the front panel of the amplifier.
Easy maintenance
Data regarding ACOM 1500 internal status is stored in a nonvolatile memory for 7 of the most recent auto protection trips. This information can be forwarded to your dealer for diagnostics.
Virtually Silent QSK
The input bypassing and vacuum antenna relays are virtually silent even in the CW QSK mode thanks to specially designed mounting hardware.
Broadband Input Matching
Resulting in a very good load to the transceiver over the entire spectrum of 1.8-54MHz.
Single 4CX1000A tube
Uses a ceramic and metal radial beam tetrode with plate dissipation of 1000 W which is specially designed for class AB1 RF linear amplifier operation.
Tube Protection
Permanent monitoring and protection of plate and grid voltages and currents, as well as of the exhaust air temperature.
ACOM 1500 SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage: All amateur bands 1.8-54MHz; extensions and/or changes are available on request.
Power Output: 1500W PEP or 1200W continuous carrier, no mode limit.
Intermodulation Distortion: Better than 35dB below the rated output power.
Hum and Noise: Better than 40dB below the rated output power.
Harmonic Output Suppression:
- 1.8-21.5MHz - better than 50dB below the rated output power.
- 24-54MHz - better than 66dB below the rated output power.
Input and Output Impedances:
- nominal value: 50 Ohm unbalanced with UHF (SO239) type connectors;
- input circuit: broadband, VSWR less than 1.3:1, 1.8-54MHz continuously (no tuning, no switching);
- bypass path VSWR less than 1.1:1, 1.8-54MHz continuously;
- output matching capability: better than VSWR 3:1 or greater at reduced power output levels.
RF Gain: 13dB typically, frequency response less than 1dB (60W-85W drive power for the rated output power).
Primary Power: 85-132V and 170-264V (100, 110, 120, 200, 210, 220, 230 & 240V nominal taps, +10%-15%tol.), 50-60Hz, single phase, 3500VA consumption at the rated output power. ACOM 1500 is supplied wired for 240VAC.
Complies with CE safety and EMC requirements, as well as Industry Canada regulations.
Size & Weight:
operating: WxDxH: 43x36x20 cm, with weight of 26.5kg.
shipping: WxDxH: 56x56x30 cm, with weight of 30 kg.
Operating Environment:
-temperature range: 0...+50 degs.Celsius;
-humidity: up to 95% @ +35 degs.Celsius;
-height: up to 3000m above sea level without output deterioration.
All ACOM Amplifiers come with a two (2) year factory warranty.
If your ACOM product fails within the first 120 days, ACOM will prepay shipping to their warranty service center. Shipping will also be prepaid back from the repair center. This is an exclusive warranty for Augustica Technologies customers only and is the best warranty in the industry.
After 120 days through 2 years ACOM will require payment by the customer for shipping to their repair facility. Shipping will then be prepaid by ACOM for the return of the serviced amplifier. ACOM will repair or replace your unit at any time during the two (2) year warranty period.
Warranty Coverage for the tube or tubes in all ACOM amplifiers is one (1) year.
