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Palstar AT4K - User Manual

Palstar AT4K
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Palstar Incorporated
9676 N. Looney Rd.,
Piqua, OH 45356 USA
Customer Service and Sales Telephone:
1-800-773-7931
Fax:
1-937-773-8003
Email:
info@palstar.com
VER 1.5 2008_04
© Copyright 2008 Palstar Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
AT4K 2500 Watt Antenna Tuner
Owner’s Manual

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Summary

Important Safeguards

Critical Warning Statements

Key safety warnings regarding electrical shock, fire, and moisture hazards.

General Operational Safety

Instructions on reading, retaining, heeding, and following operating procedures.

Physical and Environmental Handling

Safety for cleaning, water exposure, ventilation, and proper product placement.

Electrical Connection Safety

Guidelines for grounding, power sources, and power-cord protection.

Lightning Protection

Advice on unplugging the unit during lightning storms or long periods of disuse.

Service and Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details Palstar's one-year warranty against material and workmanship defects.

Repair Policy

Outlines the procedure and costs for product repair services.

Return Policy

Specifies conditions and fees for returning purchased products.

Important Safeguards (cont’d)

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

Detailed instructions for properly grounding outdoor antenna systems for surge protection.

Servicing and Damage Assessment

Covers servicing, damage, replacement parts, and safety checks by qualified personnel.

Installation and Operational Hazards

Safety regarding power lines, overloading, and preventing object/liquid entry.

Specifications

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details on metering, input/output tuning, inductance, and selector switches.

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Covers connectors, frequency range, power, impedance, dimensions, and materials.

General Description

Product Functionality and Design

Explains the AT4K's impedance matching network, T-circuit, and SWR measurement capabilities.

Troubleshooting

Identifying Tuning Issues

Troubleshooting advice for spitting sounds indicating low impedance tuning.

Addressing High Losses and Voltages

Guidance on managing high voltages and losses related to capacitance settings.

Installation

Unpacking and Placement

Instructions for unpacking the unit and selecting a suitable operating location.

Connection Procedures

Steps for connecting transmitter, antenna, and power adapter.

Front Panel Description

Power and SWR Meter

Description of the dual needle meter for forward and reflected power.

Mode and Output Selector Switches

Explanation of switches for direct/tuned modes and antenna output selection.

Detailed Front Panel Controls

Comprehensive explanation of all front panel knobs, buttons, and indicators.

AT4 K Schematic

Circuit Diagram Overview

Visual representation of the AT4K's internal electronic components and connections.

Operating Your AT4 K

Pre-Operation Checks

Steps to take before applying transmitter power for the first time.

Antenna Tuning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for tuning the antenna using the AT4K controls.

Power Specifications

Maximum Power Ratings by Impedance

Table showing maximum power output based on different antenna impedance values.

Meter Board Adjustments

Calibration and Accuracy Adjustments

Instructions for adjusting meter board controls for calibration and accuracy.

Palstar AT4K Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance50 Ohms
Tuning Range1.8 to 30 MHz
Frequency Range1.8 to 30 MHz
Output Power1500 Watts PEP
TypeAntenna Tuner

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