AL-80B Instruction Manual
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AL-80B Technical Specifications
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: 1000+ watts
CW continuous operation: 800 watts
1/2 hour PEP two-tone test: 850 watts
1/2 hour continuous carrier (RTTY): 500 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: 3100 V
Full load voltage: 2700 V
Full load current: .6 A
Regulation: >13%
Transformer: 26 lb. E-I lamination grain oriented
Capacitors: 26 mFd total, computer grade
Normal line current at rated CW output: 12 A at 120 Vac
Normal line current at 1000 watt PEP output: 8 A at 120 Vac
Power line current in standby: 1 A at 120 Vac
Tube:
Type: 3-500Z
Continuous dissipation: 500 watts
Warm-up time: 10 seconds
Estimated life: 12,000 hours ICAS
Metering:
Multimeter: Peak forward power (continuous). The second scale switches between peak reflected
power (and SWR), ALC threshold, ALC output voltage, and high voltage.
Current meter: Plate and grid current (simultaneously) on separate scales.
ALC:
Negative going, 0 to 10 volts, adjustable.
Relay:
Requires contact closure or sink of +12 Vdc at 100 mA. Back pulse protected.
Connectors:
RF: SO-239
Line: NEMA 5-15P, standard 120 V three wire
Others: RCA Phono
Physical:
Dimensions: 15-1/2" D x 14-1/2" W x 8-1/2" H
Weight: 48 lbs.
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