AMERITRON AL-800 - AL-800 Technical Specifications

AL-800 Instruction Manual
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AL-800 Technical Specifications
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Input:
Circuit type: Pi-network, slug tuned coils
Maximum VSWR at resonance: 1.3:1 or less
Minimum 2:1 VSWR bandwidth: 20% of center frequency
Maximum drive power permissible: 100 watts PEP
Typical drive for full power output: 85 watts
Output:
Circuit type: Pi-L, Pi-network
Typical SSB PEP voice operation: 1200 + watts
CW continuous operation: 850 watts
1/2 hour PEP two-tone test: 1200 watts
1/2 hour continuous carrier (RTTY): 700 watts
Frequency Coverage: 1.8 to 21 MHz amateur Bands. (Export models
include 24.5 and 28 MHz)
Third Order IMD: -35 dB or better (at rated output)
Efficiency:
CW: approximately 65%
SSB: approximately 65% (envelope crest)
Power Supply:
Circuit type: Full wave voltage doubler
No load voltage: 2600 V
Full load voltage: 2250 V
Full load current: 1.2 A
Regulation: 12%
Transformer: 32 lb. E-I lamination grain oriented
Capacitors: 63 mFd total, computer grade
Normal line current at rated CW output: 16A at 120 Vac
Normal line current at 1200 watt PEP output: 17 A at 120 Vac
Power line current in standby: 0.9 A at 120 Vac
Tube:
Type: 3CX800A7
Continuous dissipation: 800 watts total
Warm-up time: 180 seconds
Estimated life: 8,000 hours ICAS
* Exact performance measurements may vary due to the accuracy of test equipment and the measurement methods
used. (Prices and specifications subject to change without notices.)