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Palstar - Amateur Radio Tuners, Including The At4K Tuner and At2K Tuner
Palstar manufactures high-quality ham radio components, including industry-leading antenna tuners and shortwave receivers. Palstar products are designed and tested for...
Palstar manufactures high-quality ham radio components, including industry-leading antenna tuners and shortwave receivers. Palstar products are designed and tested for real-world performance and include features that will truly improve your amateur radio operation. Palstar’s AT4K 2500-watt tuner helped cement the company’s reputation for quality, dependable components and the Palstar legacy continues to grow with cutting-edge new equipment designed to take your hobby to the next level. Shop DX Engineering now for superior Palstar performance!
Palstar manufactures high-quality ham radio components, including industry-leading antenna tuners and shortwave receivers. Palstar products are designed and tested for real-world performance and include features that will truly improve your amateur radio operation. Palstar’s AT4K 2500-watt tuner helped cement the company’s reputation for quality, dependable components and the Palstar legacy continues to grow with cutting-edge new equipment designed to take your hobby to the next level. Shop DX Engineering now for superior Palstar performance!
Palstar HF-Auto 1800 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuners
Palstar HF-AUTO 1800 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuners take it to the next level and offer auto-tuning with a power rating of 1,800 watts. Originally rated at 1500 watts, Palstar has increased the rating to reflect the true capability of their tuner. Like all Palstar products, the HF-AUTO automatic antenna tuner was designed by Hams for Hams, carrying on the Palstar tradition for high-quality products. Auto-tuners have been around for years, but most of them use clacking relays and lumped components so that the match is always just a little bit off. Palstar reinvented the auto-tuner with quiet, continuously variable components for a perfect match every time. They capped off this achievement with a unit that can tune with only 2 watts of power, but can handle up to 1,800 watts. Palstar stands behind HF-AUTO automatic antenna tuners with a one year limited warranty. Like most Hams, you've probably tried tuners made by the "other" guys. If you're ready for a switch to a high-quality, the Palstar HF-AUTO 1800 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuners represent the cutting-edge of Palstar technology.
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Palstar DL1500 1500 Watt Dummy Loads
Palstar DL1500 1500 Watt Dummy Loads are capable of handling 100 Watt "barefoot" power levels for 10 minutes, and 1500 Watts for up to 10 seconds. A custom-designed Hyperbolic cone permits the the DL1500 to operate at up to 500 MHz, although power handling capability diminishes above 30 MHz. DL1500s are air-cooled, so there is no messy transformer oil to deal with. DL1500s are ideal, simple, basic dummy loads for the ham who does not need the capabilities of the much larger DL2K and DL5K Palstar products. Note: For additional product information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Palstar DL1500 1500 Watt Dummy Loads are available from DX Engineering. Order yours today!
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Palstar AT2K 2000 Watt Antenna Tuners
Palstar AT2K 2000 Watt Antenna Tuners are the upgrade to the classic AT1500CV tuner, featuring a newly designed, smaller roller inductor, which allows the AT2K to tune 6 Meters. Newly designed capacitors with lower minimum capacitance improve high band performance, while maximum capacitance has been increased to 400pF for better low band performance. The AT2K features a 6 position antenna selector switch. In addition, the Peak/Peak Hold metering from the PM2000A has been incorporated into the AT2K. Forward power metering is in two ranges, 300 and 3,000 watts. Standing Wave Ratio measurements are displayed with this illuminated cross-needle meter. SWR is read directly from the meter face where the Forward and Reverse needles cross. The AT2K matches dipoles, center fed doublets, Verticals, end-fed wire, delta loops, beams, Windoms, Inverted Vees, and many more antenna types. With a chassis made of 11 ga. (.090 in. thick), iridite-treated aluminum, and a durable powdercoated finish on the front panel and top cover, you can have a tuner that will grace your shack for years to come. One eHam.net user wrote about the AT2K, "This is a tuner for life, buy one and you will not be disappointed." Palstar AT2K tuners feature: --Impedance range 20 to 1,500 ohms from 160 to 6 meters (assuming resistive load) --Low minimum custom variable capacitors, 15pF to 400pF at 4.5 kV --26 uH 5 kV ceramic body roller inductor with turns counter --Silver plated inductor wheel shaft and contact wheel Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Palstar AT2K 2000 Watt Antenna Tuners are destined to become a ham favorite from DX Engineering!
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Palstar PM2000A Watt Meters
Palstar PM2000A Watt Meters measure and display SWR, forward power up to 2,000 watts, and reflected power simultaneously on a dual movement meter system that operates in the frequency range from 1.8 MHz to 60 MHz. Accuracy of the readings is assured with the PM2000A shielded directional coupler. These backlit meters, which can display average or peak power readings, now have a convenient peak hold function and a push-button selection for 300 watt and 2,000 watt ranges. PM2000A Watt Meters are the improved version of Palstar's best-selling WM150 Wattmeters. When QST tested the PM2000As' predecessor, they found it to be the only wattmeter with true Active Peak Reading. The PM2000As are one of the new generations of watt meters from Palstar. All of the features of the WM150 are integrated into PM2000A meters, now with increased power capability up to 2kW and two-second peak hold metering. To top it off, just like on Palstar tuners, the PM2000A meters have an 11 ga. (0.090 in.) iridite-treated aluminum case with a powdercoated front panel and top cover. Rear panel SO-239 (UHF female) connectors are provided for coaxial cable RF input and output, and a 2.1mm connector provides input for 12 Vdc at less than 200 mA to run the meter circuit and backlight. Note: For additional product information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Simple to hook up and use, Palstar PM2000A Watt Meters take the guesswork out of your inline RF power and SWR measurements. Order yours from DX Engineering today!
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Palstar AT-500 600 Watt PEP Antenna Tuners
Introducing Palstar AT-500 600 Watt PEP Antenna Tuners. All of the quality and features that Hams worldwide have come to expect from Palstar are now available in these compact, lower-power, lower-priced AT-500 tuners. Covering the 160 through 6 meter bands, AT-500s utilize only 2 controls to operate for tuning, providing for maximum ease of use, and a more compact manual tuner. These tuners feature a Vernier drive differential tuning split-stator capacitor and a smaller, precision ceramic body, crank handle roller inductor. This combination allows for operation on 6 meters, while a relay-switched add-on inductor allows for 160 meter tuning. Just like the big tuners, AT-500s offers the convenience of a 6-position mode switch for multiple antenna feedlines and an external dummy load. AT-500 tuners also feature Palstar's active Peak and Peak Hold dual cross-needle metering found in our popular PM2000A wattmeter. They are made with an 11 ga. (0.090 in. thick) iridite-treated aluminum metalwork and durable powdercoated finish on the front panel and top cover. Covered under a 1-year factory warranty, Palstar AT-500 tuners are ideal as an entry-level selection, if you want to buy a high-quality, American-made product. Features of Palstar AT-500 600 Watt PEP Antenna Tuners: -- Power rating: 600 watts PEP SSB; 500 watts CW -- Active cross-needle peak and peak hold metering with backlighting -- Meter power ranges 0-300 watts/0-1000 watts -- Impedance matching range 20 ohms to 1500 ohms -- Output to both balanced and unbalanced lines -- 4:1 ferrite current balun handles balance line feeder -- Easy and quick tuning with only two controls -- Differential capacitor tuning with 2 stators and 1 rotor (360pF - 14pF - 360pF @ 2.5kV) -- Palstar designed and built 15uH ceramic body roller inductor -- 12 Vdc power connector and cable included Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Order your Palstar AT-500 600 Watt PEP Antenna Tuner from DX Engineering today!
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Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyers
Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyers may be used with any straight key, semi-automatic "bug" keys, single lever paddles, and Iambic dual lever "squeeze" paddles. Why would you use an electronic, microprocessor-based keyer with a straight key or "bug"? Because the key closure and key opening are debounced. This "cleaning up of the input" is especially useful when using a bug type semi-automatic or a straight key with modern, high transfer speed, full break-in rigs. A convenient front panel stereo phone jack is ready for your paddle. Plus, a separate mono phone jack on the rear panel for your straight key or "BUG" allows two different types of CW keys to be connected at the same time! Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyers feature a front panel speed control that is continuously adjustable over the range of 10 to 40 WPM, and is crystal controlled for high accuracy over the full voltage and temperature range. Your choice of Mode A or Mode B Iambic keying is just a rear panel switch away. A built-in sidetone generator and speaker with convenient front panel volume and pitch controls make it easy to monitor your sending. Your keyer may also serve as a practice unit for training purposes. Character spacing is rear panel adjustable to provide compensation for transmitters which distort the keying wave shape. Dash weight is rear panel adjustable to provide compensation for equipment that distorts the dash to space ratio. Separate rear panel outputs for grid block or cathode keying are available, so CW50A keyers work with all tube and solid-state rigs and are powered by either an internal 9V battery or 120V AC adapter (sold separately). The front panel and top cover are finished with a durable powder coating. All needed plugs are included. CW50A Electronic Keyers have a reed relay mute circuit, which allows the keyers to be used with the Palstar R30A Shortwave Receiver or other receiver when using a separate transmitter. CW50A keyers are even programmable to allow for full or semi break-in when used with a separate transmitter/receiver combo. If a separate receiver is not used, the reed relay becomes available as an additional keying output and is jumper-selectable to provide either a contact closure to ground or a +12Vdc output. Here are a few more details about Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyers: -- Sidetone Pitch: 500 - 1,000 Hz, front panel adjustable -- Switch selected Mode A or Mode B Iambic keying -- Keying Output: positive, negative, and high-speed reed relay -- Operating Current: 10-50mA, depending on sidetone level Note: For additional product information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyers may be the most versatile keyers on the market today! Order yours from DX Engineering now!
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Palstar AT2KD Differential Antenna Tuners
Palstar AT2KD Differential Antenna Tuners are American-made, impedance-matching networks that can optimize the performance of your antenna with your transceiver or SWL receiver. Offering 160 through 6 meter band coverage and up to 2,000 watts PEP power handling, simply put, AT2KD's are the highest quality differential-T antenna tuner on the market! Palstar AT2KD tuners have two impedance-matching controls, with a 6:1 Vernier reduction drive for capacitor tuning with precision and accuracy, and a turns counter indexed inductor crank handle to facilitate coarse tuning adjustments. Using a T-type circuit configuration, with an innovative dual-stator differential variable capacitor design, operation is simplified by reducing the number of knobs and eliminating false peaks while tuning. This design fits into in a more compact case that takes up less room. AT2KD tuners feature a precision roller inductor with a steatite ceramic core for excellent power handling and a wide tuning range. With a rugged 3 kV, 6-position selector switch, AT2KD tuners offer unbalanced tuned and bypass outputs for two antennas. A third unbalanced tuned output may be used on any antenna, even with an external balun for balanced line feeders. Also, one bypass output may be used for direct connection to another antenna or dummy load. The input and output connectors are SO-239 (UHF female) connectors. Palstar AT2KD tuners features a new LED backlit peak and peak hold and a dual-movement cross needle power and SWR meter, with a frequency-compensated coupler and a 2-position 300 W/3000 W power range selector. Built into an attractive case, AT2KD front panels and top covers are powdercoated and their chassis are made with 11 ga. (0.090 in.) iridite-treated aluminum. A 12 Vdc power connector and cable are provided for the meter circuit for each tuner. Specifications of Palstar AT2KD Differential Antenna Tuners: --Input Tuning: 5 kV Dual-stator differential capacitor (430pF - 13pF - 430pF) --Inductance: 25 uH roller inductor; 12 ga. wire wound on steatite ceramic core, silver plated bar/wheel --Frequency Coverage: 1.8 - 54 MHz --Power Maximum: 2000 W PEP SSB, 1500 W single tone --Impedance Range 20 to 1500 ohms, 1.8 - 30 MHz (assuming resistive load) lower power for lower Z range Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Reliable operation for many years is worth so much more than a purchase price. Designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards, a Palstar AT2KD Differential Antenna Tuner will provide exceptional operation in your shack. Buy one here at DX Engineering today!
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Palstar BT1500A 1500 Watt Double L Balanced Antenna Tuners
Palstar BT1500A 1500 Watt Double L Balanced Antenna Tuners are the only 1,500 watt, double-L network antenna tuners on the market today. BT1500A tuners feature two tandem mounted, precision ceramic roller inductors for a truly balanced tuner. A dual section capacitor provides the correct amount of capacitance for both low-band and high-band operation and is relay-switchable between the input and output side to provide the maximum possible range of impedance matching. So, why buy a balanced tuner? Joel Hallas described the problem many antenna tuners experience in his September 2004 QST article on balanced tuners. He wrote, "Unfortunately, the typical random sized center-fed antenna with random length ladder line feed has an impedance at the feed point that varies dramatically with frequency. The result can be heating and loss (and occasional damage) at the balun ... the classic solution has been the use of an inherently balanced tuner." In his QST article, Joel Hallas was reviewing Palstar's former model AT1500BAL as a high-power solution for amateur operators looking for a balanced tuner. Since that review, the engineers at Palstar have reengineered their AT1500BAL tuner inside and out and reintroduced it as their BT1500A. Palstar BT1500A 1500 Watt Double L Balanced Antenna Tuners feature two precision ceramic-body roller inductors mounted in tandem. The massive dual-section capacitor can be switched, with a front panel controlled relay, from the input side to the output side of the tuning network to provide maximum flexibility in tuning range. Another front panel controlled relay switches the two sections of the capacitor for high and low-band coverage. Plus, as a final touch to the BT1500A, Palstar's engineers added the peak and peak hold dual cross-needle metering found in our popular PM2000A wattmeter. Here are the specifications on these great double balanced antenna tuners; model BT1500A: -- Power rating: 1500 watts PEP -- Relay switched Hi/Low-Z impedance range -- Relay switched Hi/Low-C variable capacitor -- Total inductance of 44uH for greater impedance range on 160m -- Matching range: 160m - 20m (2500+/-j2500), 10m - 15m (1000+/-j1000) -- Two tandem-mounted ceramic body roller inductors - silver plated wheel and wheel shaft -- One turns counter and one crank handle drive both inductors -- Low minimum capacitance, dual-section variable capacitor (960pF/65pF @ 4.5kV) with Vernier drive for smooth accurate tuning -- Ferrite 1:1 input balun, required on double balanced tuners -- Peak and peak hold dual cross-needle metering (1-2 sec hold) with backlighting -- Cabinet metalwork is heavy 11 gauge (0.090 in. thick) Iridite®-coated aluminum; powder coated front panel and top cover Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Please remember that Palstar BT1500A 1500 Watt Double L Balanced Antenna Tuners are highly-specialized tuners, designed to do only one thing--tune balanced-line feed antennas--and do it well. Order yours from DX Engineering!
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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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Palstar AT4K 2500 Watt Antenna Tuners
One of the all-time great antenna tuners, the Palstar AT4K 2500 Watt Antenna Tuners helped build the Palstar reputation for high-quality and "Built-Like-A-Tank" durability. Unwilling to rest on their laurels over the years, Palstar has added new features to the classic. The most recent addition to the AT4K is the Active Peak and Peak Hold Wattmeter, identical to that used in their PM2000A Wattmeter. The frequency-compensated, lighted, dual-movement SWR/wattmeter may be switched between 300 watt and 3,000 watt scales for peak or average power readings. Now, the selection between unbalanced or balanced output is relay switched with a front panel control on the AT4K, eliminating the need to place a jumper strap on the back panel to make the changeover. Two coaxial and one bypass unbalanced output are handled by the extra heavy-duty ceramic 6-position 7 kV 10 Ampere RF switch assembly. The AT4K surpasses antiquated unbalanced tuners that were built with a 4:1 balun at the OUTPUT of the matching network. In those tuners, the balun was exposed to a wide range of impedance and reactance that it was never designed to handle. The AT4K T-matching network utilizes a 1:1 unbalanced-to-balanced transformer in the INPUT of the network. When the network is properly tuned, an impedance of 50 ohms is presented to the input and output of the balun, which allows it to properly perform its important transformation job. Palstar AT4K 2500 Watt Antenna Tuner features: --Power rating of 2,500 watts single tone continuous --T match circuit with impedance matching range 8 ohms to 2,000 ohms --Custom large value variable capacitors, 460pF at 6 kV --10 Ampere silver plated ceramic body roller inductor crank, handle-driven --11 ga. (.090 in. thick), iridite-treated aluminum chassis, with durable powder coating on front panel and top cover Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. Palstar AT4K 2500 Watt Antenna Tuners are some of the best manually operated impedance matching networks available! Order your "Built-Like-A-Tank" Palstar AT4K tuner today from DX Engineering!
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Palstar AT5K-HP 3500 Watt Antenna Tuners
Palstar AT5K-HP 3500 Watt Antenna Tuners are special high-power tuners, made in the American ham radio tradition. AT5K-HP tuners are identical in almost every function to the AT5K tuners, which have been nicknamed the "Rock Crusher" and are fast becoming the tuner of choice among amateurs who demand the best and most robust antenna tuner on the market. Some hams already have a great meter, such as the Palstar PM2000A, and do not require a balun to be built into their high power tuner. So, Palstar AT5K-HP tuners are their solution, because they are specially built without an internal balun and they do not have a metering system. Palstar AT5K-HP 3500 Watt Antenna Tuners still offer all of the power handling you need, coming in with an impressive rating of 3,500 watts single tone continuous with low losses, and 5,000 watts PEP performance at certain impedance ranges. AT5K tuners offer a wide impedance tuning range from 1.8 through 22 MHz and a slightly limited impedance tuning range from 22 to 29.5 MHz. Inside the AT5K-HP, you will find massive custom large-plate (600 pF) variable capacitors rated at 6 kV. This high capacitance means unsurpassed performance on 160 meters, while specially designed non-metallic end plates allow for a minimum capacitance of only 23 pF for 10 meter tuning, which is unusually low for a variable capacitor this large. Equally massive is the 35 uH, 10 Ampere, 7 kV, ceramic-body inductor, which is wound with 10 ga. plated copper wire with a silver-plated wheel shaft and contact wheel. Two coaxial and one bypass unbalanced outputs are handled by the extra heavy-duty ceramic wafer 6-position 7 kV, 10 Ampere RF switch assembly. Palstar AT5K-HP 3500 Watt Antenna Tuners feature: -- Power rating of 3,500 watts single tone continuous -- Classic full-performance T- match circuit with impedance matching range 8 ohms to 2,000 ohms -- Custom large value variable capacitors, 600pF at 6 kV -- 10 Ampere silver plated ceramic body roller inductor crank, handle-driven -- 11 ga. (.090 in. thick), iridite-treated aluminum chassis, with durable powder coating on front panel and top cover -- Power connector and cable included, 12 Vdc to power the LEDs Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab. With NO METER and NO BALUN built in, Palstar AT5K-HP 3500 Watt Antenna Tuners represent the ultimate, pure performance of the classic, manually operated impedance matching networks of years ago! Order your special "Rock Crusher" today - the Palstar AT5K-HP tuner from DX Engineering!
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