Overview

Palstar LA-1K HF Amplifier

The Palstar LA-1K 1000W HF Amplifier is a solid-state unit equipped with dual LDMOS transistors (Laterally-Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductors), providing full output at a nominal 40 to 55 watts input. This amplifier features RF sensing for automatic band changing, so a transceiver band interface cable is not needed. The LA-1K will work with a wide variety of tuners and transceivers. It's custom-designed as the perfect functional match for the very popular Palstar HF-AUTO Auto Tuner. This amplifier has a newly designed gray front panel and has a color TFT touch screen for amplifier display and operation.

Palstar LA-1K features three SO-239 (UHF female) antenna output connectors, phono keying and ALC connectors, instant band changing, T/R Vacuum relay, and a "Pure Signal" output. Although not required due to RF sense band changing capability, transceiver interface connectors are also provided on the rear panel. With its built-in 50Vdc, 42A power supply, the LA-1K operates on 120 Vac at 15A or 240 Vac at 10A.

The LA-1K far exceeded all FCC testing standards at an FCC-certified laboratory, and it provides exceptionally clean and efficient RF amplification for any HF transceiver or transmitter for all Amateur bands 160 through 6 meters.

Palstar LA-1K SPECIFICATIONS:

SSB Power: Power levels up to 1000 watts
CW Mode: 1000 Watts CW ICAS
FM/RTTY: 500 watts
AM: 275 watts
Frequency Range: 1.8 to 54 MHz
Display: Color TFT touch screen
Input Drive Level: 45W - 55W (All Bands)
Output: 3 x RF SO-239
ALC: Exciter power control
Gain: 13dB + or - 1dB (nominal)
RF Sensing: Auto Band Switching without Band Data Cable from transceiver
RF Output: Vacuum RELAY T/R Switching
Power supply: Internal Medical grade
AC power: 100-125VAC 15A or 200-250VAC 10A
DC supply: 50VDC at 42A
Power Devices: 2 x 5600H 600W LDMOS Transistors
Auto-Protect: SWR/Short Circuit/Over Temp
Cooling: Variable Speed Fans (3 speed)
Intermodulation: Low IMD >-35dB
Pure signal: Sample at +10dBm (Rear Panel at 1kW output)
Chassis: .090 in. - 11 gauge aluminum
Top cover: .090 in. – 11 gauge aluminum powdercoated
Dimensions: 12.75 in. wide x 6.25 in. high x 16.5 in. deep
Shipping weight: 27 lbs. (12.25 kg)
Design concept: Full compatibility with the Palstar HF-AUTO Auto Tuner

Warranty: Two years

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