Command Technologies COMMANDER HF-2500 User Manual

COMMANDER HF-2500/
HF-2500 MAGNUM
LINEAR AMPLIFIER
MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY HAMS FOR HAMS
COMMAND TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
15719 CR 2.50
P. O. BOX 326
EDON, OHIO 43518-0326
419 459-4689
800-736-0443

Command Technologies COMMANDER HF-2500 Specifications

General

Brand	Command Technologies
Model	COMMANDER HF-2500
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Amplifier Specifications

Performance Characteristics

Safety Cautions and Warnings

High Voltage Safety Precautions

Warns about lethal voltages and the need for capacitors to discharge.

Operating Environment Safety

Covers ventilation, grounding, and proper load connections.

Overdriving and Component Damage Warnings

Advises against overdriving the amplifier to prevent component damage.

Installation Procedures

Connection Diagram

RF Input and Output Connections

Relay and ALC Connections

Tuning Procedure

Initial Control Setup

Power Up and Checks

Drive & Load Adjustment

Adjusting drive and load controls for peak output and proper loading.

SSB Tuning Adjustment

Specific adjustments for SSB operation to handle voice peaks.

Tuned Input Circuits

Automatic Drive Limiting

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

Explains the ALC circuit for limiting peak output power.

ALC Adjustments

Steps for properly adjusting the ALC POT on the rear panel.

Output Filter and HV Supply

High Voltage Supply Operation