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SOTAbeams HAM Radio Products
SOTAbeams makes telecommunications products tailored specifically to the Ham Radio community, including the popular WSPRlite Propagation and Antenna Tester. The WSPRlite...
SOTAbeams makes telecommunications products tailored specifically to the Ham Radio community, including the popular WSPRlite Propagation and Antenna Tester. The WSPRlite is a specialized test beacon that uses WSPR technology to transmit to a worldwide network of receiving stations. WSPRlite displays a transmit signal’s geographical range as well as received power on an easy-to-read propagation map. You can get the WSPRlite, filter kits, and many other SOTAbeams accessories at DX Engineering.
SOTAbeams makes telecommunications products tailored specifically to the Ham Radio community, including the popular WSPRlite Propagation and Antenna Tester. The WSPRlite is a specialized test beacon that uses WSPR technology to transmit to a worldwide network of receiving stations. WSPRlite displays a transmit signal’s geographical range as well as received power on an easy-to-read propagation map. You can get the WSPRlite, filter kits, and many other SOTAbeams accessories at DX Engineering.
SOTAbeams Fuser 6 DC Distribution Boxes
SOTAbeams Fuser 6 DC Distribution Boxes are the lightest PowerPole® distribution boxes… by far! SOTABEAMS PowerPole® Fuser-6 boxes make light work of connecting five accessories to your power source (they have one input and 5 outputs). All of the connectors are individually fused. In a typical shack you might have a 100 Watt HF radio, a 50 watt 2m FM radio, an antenna tuner and a QRP rig all connected to your Fuser-6 - and still have a spare connector! Fuser-6 boxes are supplied with three 25 Amp and three 5 Amp fuses. Standard automotive blade fuses make replacement easy - these are widely available with values from 1 to 30 Amps. Fuser-6 units incorporate a polarity warning system; lights GREEN for CORRECT and RED for REVERSE. It's handy when you have a battery connected to the system to help avoid damage to your equipment if you accidentally get the battery connections reversed. Fuser-6 internal circuitry is rated at 25 Amps (30 Amp surge); no mean feat for a PCB design. To achieve SOTAbeams had to use a special PCB with double weight copper. They also use a clever design to further improve the current handling: ultra-wide copper tracks are used on both sides of the board. The boards are then roller tinned (on both sides) to reduce the resistance and handle heat even better. They use plated through holes, carefully located to ensure an even current distribution between each face of the board. Of course, Fuser-6 boards use genuine Anderson PCB contacts for lower contact resistance and improved reliability. NOTE: For best kit results use a soldering iron of at least 50 Watts. Additional flux is also helpful to ensure a good result. Additional details: * 25 Amps continuous, 30 Amps surge (adjacent connectors) * 1 input, 5 outputs * Power Bus resistance typically less than 1.80 milliohms end to end * Weight 135 g (less than 5 oz.) * W 68 x L 130 x H 40 mm (excluding connectors) 2.75 x 5 x 1.6 in. Whether you use one for your go kit, QRP setup or for use in the shack, these SOTAbeams Fuser 6 DC Distribution Boxes from DX Engineering are a handy DC power solution.
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SOTAbeams 4-Way DC Distribution Boxes
SOTAbeams 4-Way DC Distribution Boxes provide an easy way to power three devices using convenient Anderson PowerPoles®. The kit version is easy to build in only about a half hour. For the kit version, order SBM-4-WAY-KIT These distribution boxes are also available built and tested! For the assembled version order part number SBM-4-WAY-BLT. Simply attach your DC input cable to one set of connectors to power the other three sets. They have a 25 amp continuous rating (total) and a 30 amp momentary surge rating. A fused input cable is recommended. Lightweight, convenient and extremely portable, get your SOTAbeams 4-Way DC Distribution Box Kits from DX Engineering!
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SOTAbeams WSPRlite Power Conditioner Kits
SOTAbeams WSPRlite Power Conditioner Kits are ideal for running your WSPRlite Antenna Performance Analysis System from a battery or "wall-wart" power supply. WSPRlite Power Conditioners convert any 7 - 20 Volt DC supply into a super-clean and quiet 5 Volt USB supply - perfect for your WSPRlite! SOTAbeams use a linear regulator to avoid the noise problems so often associated with cheap switching regulators. Rated at 200 mA and with a re-settable breaker, these power conditioners will keep your WSPRlite happy - and safe too. Their DC input is protected against voltage spikes by a special TVS diode and is provided with additional smoothing with a low-ESR input capacitor. These features have been added in case you wish to use your WSPRlite in a mobile setting. Unlike simple chargers, SOTAbeams also condition the data lines to avoid unwanted noise affecting your WSPRlite. WSPRlite Power Conditioner Kits are supplied with a PowerPole for the DC input and a standard USB output. It's ideal for running your WSPRlite at home or in the field! The PCB has M3 mounting holes (mounting hardware is not supplied with board kit). These kits require assembly, including soldering to a PC board. However, they are suitable for beginners. Supply clean, stable power to your WSPRlite! Order SOTAbeams WSPRlite Power Conditioner Kits from DX Engineering!
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