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PALSTAR
LA-1K RF SENSING 1000W
DUAL HF LDMOS AMPLIFIER
Palstar products are designed by hams for hams,
carrying on the Palstar tradition for high-quality
products designed and manufactured in Ohio, USA.
Speci cations Summary
1000 Watts PEP CW ICAS (160m to 6m)
RF Sensing Auto Band Switching
Color TFT Touch Screen
Variable Speed Fans
12.75” x 6.25” x 16.5”
Weight: 27 lbs, 12.3 kg
9676 N. Looney Road
Piqua, OH 45356 USA
Phone: (937)-773-6255
Toll Free: (800)-773-7931
Fax: (937)-773-8003
www.palstar.com
PALSTAR
Designed and Manufactured in the USA
Copyright 2020, Palstar Inc.
LA-1K RF SENSING 1000W
DUAL HF LDMOS AMPLIFIER
Technical Manual
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Summary

Fault Display Indications

TX BYPASS SWR

Amplifier enters BYPASS due to high SWR during transmission.

BYPASS Id

Protects transistors if drain current (Id) exceeds 45.9A.

BYPASS TEMP

Heatsink temperature exceeds 99°C, amplifier stays in standby.

TX OVERDRIVE

Detects drive levels exceeding 70W, bypassed to protect transistors.

Theory of Operation

Normal Mode Keying

Keying Modes

Troubleshooting

TX Wait Indication

Message appears when PTT is low but no RF is present.

No Amplification or Auto-Band Switch

Check PTT cable connection and transceiver PTT keying settings.

Bypass SWR Indication

Amplifier in BYPASS due to SWR over 2.5:1 during transmission.

Low Transceiver SWR, High Amplifier SWR

Disable transceiver autotuner when driving any amplifier.

Troubleshooting

Bypass TEMP Indication

Heatsink temperature exceeds 70°C or 100°C, amplifier goes into BYPASS.

TX OVERDRIVE Indication

Occurs when drive level exceeds approximately 60W.

Bypass + Vd Indication

Protects from loss of +50V, drain voltage supply when Id exceeds 32A.

Operational Mode

Other Menu Options

ALC Adjustment Procedure

How to Update Firmware

Preventing Damage to the LA-1 K

Safety Precautions

Key warnings to prevent damage: input power, tuning pulser, air vents.

Palstar LA-1K Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tuning MethodManual
Impedance50 Ohms
Input Impedance50 Ohms
Output Impedance50 Ohms
CoolingForced Air
ALCYes
Power Output1000 Watts
Power Input100 W
Tube Type4CX800A
MeteringPlate current, grid current, forward and reflected power
Power Requirements50/60 Hz

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