Mirage B-215-G User Manual

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Table of Contents
MIRAGE B-215-G RF Amplifier...................................................................................................1
Specifications ..................................................................................................................1
Installation .......................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Switches/LED's............................................................................................2
Rear Panel Connectors:..................................................................................................3
Internal Adjustments: ......................................................................................................3
B-215-G Tuning Procedure.............................................................................................3
Setting the Idling Current....................................................................................3
Measurement of Insertion Loss..........................................................................4
Tuning the Amplifier ...........................................................................................4
Setting the Trip Points........................................................................................5
Adjusting The Receive Preamp..........................................................................6
Troubleshooting:..............................................................................................................7
Technical Assistance ......................................................................................................7

Mirage B-215-G Specifications

General

Frequency	25-28 MHz
Output Power	150W FM, 300W SSB
Supply	13.8 VDC
Current Consumption	20 A
Mode	FM/SSB
Power Output	150W FM, 300W SSB
Frequency Response	25-28 MHz
Input Impedance	50 ohms
Weight	5 lbs

Summary

Installation

Front Panel Switches and LEDs

Describes the function of each switch and LED on the front panel of the amplifier.

Rear Panel Connectors

Details the various connectors located on the rear panel for radio, antenna, and control.

Internal Adjustments

Lists internal adjustments for SSB delay, pre-amp gain, and other factory settings.

B-215-G Tuning Procedure

Setting the Idling Current

Procedure for setting the amplifier's idling current, including safety precautions.

Measurement of Insertion Loss

Steps to measure the insertion loss through the amplifier's relay contacts.

Tuning the Amplifier

Instructions for tuning the amplifier for maximum power output and minimum VSWR.

Setting the Trip Points

Guidance on setting the overdrive trip points for amplifier protection.

Adjusting The Receive Preamp

Procedure for adjusting the gain of the receive pre-amplifier.

Troubleshooting

Technical Assistance