Palstar COMMANDER II 2 METER VHF - User Manual

COMMANDER II
2 METER VHF LINEAR AMPLIFIER
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Owner’s Manual
PALSTAR, INC.
Command Technologies Division
9676 N. Looney Road
Piqua, Ohio 45356
U.S.A.
Customer Service and Sales Telephone: 800-773-7931
Fax: 937-773-8003
E-mail: info@palstar.com

Summary

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Transformer Installation

Critical Safety Information

High Voltage Warning

Severe warning about lethal voltages present within the amplifier.

Operational Safety Cautions

Important precautions for safe operation and maintenance.

Installation Preparation

Voltage and Fuse Configuration

External Connections

Operating Procedure

Initial Control Settings

Tuning and Operation Steps

Step-by-step guide for tuning and operating the amplifier.

Operating Hints and Conditions

RF Deck Schematic Diagram

Control and Bias Circuit Schematic

High Voltage Power Supply Schematic

Palstar COMMANDER II 2 METER VHF Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz
Input Impedance	50 Ohms
Tuning	Manual
Cooling	Forced Air
Mode	SSB, CW, FM
Gain	15 dB
Output Impedance	50 Ohms