Palomar TX-50 - User Manual

PALOmAR
ELECTROniO
CORPORATOR
FREQUENCY RANGE
OUTPUT POWER
INPUT POWER
DESCRIPTION
TX-50 SOLID STATE LINEAR AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION SHEET
3 MHz to 30 MHz
Refer to Chart
TRANSISTORS AND
DIODES
Transmitting-13.6 VDC at 9 amps. Standby-13.6 VDC at 20
milliamps.
Stable Solid State circuitry provides a minimum transmitted
power gain of 16 times. No tuning required. Will work on any
signal of 1 watt or more. Automatic switching, using RF
power from your transceiver-no internal connections are
required to your existing equipment. Automatic side band
delay. Long life solid state lamp.
(1) 1N4005 or equivalent
(1) 1N4001
(.1) CD2545
(1) 1N3491R
(1) 2N2905-A
(1) 1N4148
(1) LED (Light
Emitting diode)
INSTALLATION
Connect the amplifier to 12 volt battery using No. 16 wire or larger. OBSERVE POLARITY. Positive
to red marked wire and negative to black wire (GROUND). Connect both positive and negative leads
directly to Qirbattery.Failin^^ (10 E^in^'rgaimtjTa distortion of the transmitted signal and a loss
in power output. Make sure all connections are tight or soldered if possible. The majority of all
problems experienced are due to improper installation techniques. REVERSING POLARITY MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER. Install the amplifier where adequate air flow is available
to cool it. This amplifier was designed and optimized to operate with 3-4 watts AM drive. Do not use
more than 4 watts drive as this will shorten the RF transistors life and severely distort the quality of
the transmitted signal.
NOTE
PALOMAR ELECTRONICS CORP., ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPROPER OR ILLEGAL USE OF ITS EQUIPMENT.
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Summary

TX-50 Amplifier Specifications

Frequency Range

Specifies the operational frequency range of the amplifier, from 3 MHz to 30 MHz.

Input Power Requirements

Details the DC voltage and current required for transmitting and standby modes.

Amplifier Description

Highlights stable solid-state circuitry, 16x power gain, auto-switching, and sideband delay.

Component List

Lists the specific transistors, diodes, and LEDs used in the amplifier's construction.

Installation Guide

Connection Procedure

Instructions for connecting the amplifier to a 12-volt battery, emphasizing polarity and wire gauge.

Operational Warnings

Crucial warnings regarding polarity reversal, drive power limits, and proper installation.

Performance Data

Power Output Chart

Graphical representation of RF power output versus RF power input for the TX-50 amplifier.

Palomar TX-50 Specifications