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2011 Amateur Radio Catalog

High Power Vacuum Tube Amplifiers, 600 Watts to Legal Limit!
AL-811, $749 AL-811H, $899 AL-80B, $1495

600 Watts . . . Page 82 800 Watts . . . Page 83 1000 Watts . . . Page 84

AL-572, $1795 AL-800H, $3895 AL-1500, $3795

1300 Watts . . . Page 85 1500 Watts . . . Page 85 1500 Watts . . . Page 86

Solid State No Tune Amplifiers, 500 Watts to 1200 Watts!

ALS-500M, $849 ALS-1300, $2899
ALS-600,
$1499

600 Watts
500 Watt Mobile . . . Page 85 Page 88 1200 Watts . . . Page 87

High Power Accessories for Your High Power Station!

Remote Switches SWR/Wattmeters Antenna Tuners Dummy Loads Power Supplies

Page
95

Page 87 Page 87 Page 94 Page 89

. . . the World’s High Power Leader!

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AL-811 . . . 600 WATTS . . . $749!

More hams use Ameritron AL-811 amplifiers than any other amplifier in the world
. . . The AL-811 has earned a worldwide reputation for legendary quality,
flawless performance, proven reliability and superb customer service . . .
load. That’s excellent with efficiencies close to 70%.
high voltage regulation! Even a 3:1 SWR load won’t
Rectifier diodes are damage tubes/tank components.
rated for a massive surge A ball bearing vernier
current of 200 amps-- reduction drive makes plate
won’t blow even if you tuning safe, precise and easy.
accidentally short the A quiet blower pressurizes
high voltage supply. the cabinet with a large volume
Wire wound, 7 Watt, of air flow. It keeps the 811A
50 K Ohm equalizing tube temperature well below the
resistors safely protect tube manufacturer’s rating --
each filter capacitor -- not even with a key down carrier at
2 Watt, 100 K Ohm car- 400 Watts output -- without the
bon composition resistors overwhelming noise of over-
that can open and cause sized fans.
filter capacitors to Two illuminated meters
explode or fail. Two illuminated meters
Ameritron’s AL-811 give you a clear picture of your
Ameritron’s AL-811 linear heated thoriated power supply is built AL-811 operating conditions so
AL-811

749
amplifier gives you plenty of tungsten filament tough so you get peak you can tell right away if some-
power to bust through QRM! cathode that pre- $ performance year after thing is wrong.
You get a quiet desktop lin- vents the elec- year. The Grid Current meter
ear that’s so compact it’ll slide tron emitting Suggested Retail
Tuned input provides continuously checks for
right into your operating posi- layer from excellent load for any rig improper loading. The other
tion -- you’ll hardly know it’s instantly stripping off -- even if A Pi-Network tuned input meter switches be-tween high
there . . . until QRM sets in. And mistuning causes a sudden, provides a 50 Ohm load for voltage and plate current to
you can conveniently plug it severe current overload. your rig. Even fussy solid state warn of abnormal conditions.
into your nearest 120 VAC out- The Ameritron AL-811 is rigs can deliver their full drive Exclusive Adapt-A-VoltTM
let -- no special wiring needed. excellent for the newcomer to the AL-811. power transformer
You get three tough 811A Too high of line voltage
transmitting tubes, extra heavy
duty power supply, all HF band An stresses components and causes
them to wear out and fail. Too
coverage, pressurized ventilation,
tuned input, dual illuminated Inside low line voltage causes a “soft
tube” effect -- low output and
meters, adjustable ALC and much
more for an incredible $749! view signal distortion.
Ameritron’s exclusive
The First 600 Watts
makes the difference of the Adapt-A-VoltTM power trans-
former has a special buck-boost
The AL-811 gives you 600
Watts PEP output -- that’s near-
AL-811 winding that lets you compen-
sate for stressful high line volt-
ly 2 full S-units over your bare- age and performance robbing
foot rig. That could mean the low line voltage. Your compo-
difference between hearing, nents last longer and gives you
“You’re Q-5 armchair copy” peak performance -- regardless
and “Sorry, can’t copy you, too of your line voltage.
much QRM.” Plus much, much more . . .
Now you won’t have to An Operate/Standby switch
stand aside while the big guns lets you run barefoot, but you
steal your DX. You’ll log some can in-stantly switch to full
of those stations first. power if needed. A transmit
All band, all mode Coverage LED tells you when your rig is
AL-811 covers all HF keying your AL-811. A 12
bands. No compromise on because it’s tough enough to Low loss slug tuned coils -- VDC keying relay makes it
WARC and most MARS bands withstand momentary mistun- tunable from the rear panel -- compatible with all solid state
-- you get a 100% rated output. ing. And the tubes are so inex- let you optimize performance. and tube rigs.
Operate AL-811 on all pensive that you can replace High quality low drift silver Back-pulse cancelling diode
modes. Get 600 Watts output one for mere pocket change. mica capacitors maintain proper protects the rig keying circuit.
PEP SSB and 500 Watts output Extra heavy duty power supply tuning. Shielded RF compartment.
CW. You even get 300 Watts gives you peak performance Output tank: One year limited warranty.
on continuous carrier modes year after year Optimum Q on each band Compact 16Dx133/4Wx8 H”.
like RTTY, SSTV, and FM. The heart of the AL-811 The low loss pi-network 30 lbs. UPS shippable, has
The low cost 811A tubes power supply is its heavy duty output tank has been carefully transformer installed and wired
resists failure because . . . power transformer with a high designed for optimum Q on for 120 VAC. Draws 8 amps at
First, they’re constructed with silicon steel core weighing a each band and built with top 120 VAC. Export model is AL-
widely spaced elements that hefty 17 pounds. quality RF components. 811X wired for 240 VAC.
minimize the chance of ele- A full wave bridge using The result is peak perform-
ments touching and causing a 67.5 mfd of total capacitance ance over each band, wide AMERITRON
short -- even if the plate gets (four 270 ufd, 450 volt capaci- impedance matching range and 116 Willow Road, Starkville, MS 39759
hot enough to melt. tors) produces 1500 Volts under exceptionally smooth tuning Tech: 662-323-8211•Fax: 662-323-6551
Second, they use a directly full load and 1700 Volts no www.ameritron.com
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AL-811H
800 WATTS OUT . . . 899!
$
Improves stability and performance on
higher bands.
• Input Tune Circuit: Adjustable rear
panel slug tuned input circuit.
• ALC Control: Built-in adjustable ALC
control.
• Vernier Reduction Drives: Tuning and
loading reduction drives make tuning
smooth and easy.
• Dual Illuminated Meters: Monitor vital
operating functions.
• Heavy Duty Power Supply: 17 pounds,
high silicone steel core transformer and
computer grade filter capacitor gives 1700
Volts high voltage at no load and 1500
Volts at full load.
Multi-Voltage Operation: User selectable
for 100/110/120/210/220/230 VAC opera-
tion. Shipped with transformer installed
and wired for 120 VAC for domestic model
or 240 VAC for export model.
• Air-Cooled: Quiet pressurized ventilation
keeps tubes safely cooled.
QSK Compatible: Optional external elec-
AL-811H Only the AMER- extra long life. tronic pin diode Transmit/Receive switch.
ITRON AL-811H You also get efficient full-size heavy
899
$ QSK-5, $359.95. See page 12 for details.
gives you four fully duty tank coils, computer grade capacitors, • Attractive Lexan front decal
neutralized 811A trans- heavy duty high silicon core power trans- • One Year AMERITRON warranty.
Suggested Retail mitting tubes. You get former, slug tuned input coils, • Dimensions: 81/4Hx133/4Wx151/2D inches.
absolute stability and operate/standby switch, transmit LED, • Operating Weight: 32 lbs. • Made in USA
superb performance on higher bands that ALC, dual meters, QSK compatibility with
can’t be matched by un-neutralized tubes. QSK-5 option and much more!
AMERITRON mounts the 811A tubes SPECIFICATIONS: New! Get the AL-811HD
vertically -- not horizontally -- to prevent • Output power: 800 Watts PEP, 600 with 572B tubes . . . $1199
hot tube elements from sagging and short- Watts CW. AL-811HD gives you the AL-811H with
ing out. Others, using potentially damag- • All Band Operation: Covers 160-15 four 572B tubes installed. Get a higher
ing horizontal mounting, require hard-to- Meters including WARC bands. Can be power tank circuit and grid overload protec-
find 811A tubes to retard harmful sagging user modified for 12 and 10 Meters. tion. Grid Overload Protection protects the
and shorting. • Four 811A Tubes: Uses four rugged, tubes from excessive grid current due to mis-
Powerful 20 CFM computer grade fan -- fully neutralized low cost 811A PA tubes. tuning and it protects against excessive drive
not an open frame phonograph motor -- • Vertical Tube Mounting: Prevents short- power. Four 572B tubes give you more plate
draws in cool air to pressurize the cabinet ing of tube filament/grid, prolongs tube life. dissipation than a single 3-500Z tube. AL-
and efficiently cool your 811A tubes for an • Fully Neutralized: 811HD gives you 800 Watts output in SSB
and 600 Watts for continuous duty in CW,
RTTY, SSTV and AM operation.

A look inside AMERITRON’s AL-811H

Pi-Network Tuned input Heavy duty power supply:
provides 50 Ohm 17 lb. high silicone
load for your rig. steel transformer and
computer grade capacitors.

Heavy duty band switch

Four fully neutralized and
rugged 811A transmitting
tubes vertically
mounted.

Pi-network gives smooth

Output tank circuit with tuning and excellent
optimum “Q” harmonic suppression.
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AMERITRON Doubles Average SSB Power

AL-80B kilowatt output desktop linear can double your average SSB power output with high-level
RF processing...runs cooler because its 3-500 tube completely turns off between words
Ameritron’s AL-80B AL-80B performance at all power levels.
kilowatt output desktop
linear can double your 1495
$ Step-Start Inrush
ProtectionTM stops damaging
average SSB power out- Suggested inrush current with a start up
put with high-level RF Retail sequence that’s easy on your
processing using tube and power supply compo-
Ameritron’s exclusive Dynamic ALCTM. nents.
You get cooler operation because the Our exclusive Multi-Voltage
AL-80B’s exclusive Instantaneous RF Power TransformerTM lets you
BiasTM completely turns off the classic 3- optimize for 14 different pri-
500 tube between words. It saves hun- mary line voltages. The high
dreds of watts wasted as heat. voltage secondary can be wired
You get a full kilowatt PEP output to reduce plate voltage for effi-
from a whisper quiet desktop linear. It’s cient operation below 400 watts
a compact 81/2Hx14Dx151/2 inches and for use outside the USA.
plugs into your nearest 120 VAC outlet. AMERITRON’s dual illu-
Covers all bands 160-15 Meters, includ- minated cross-needle meters
ing WARC and MARS (10/12 Meters give you four separate meters to
modifiable; FCC license required). The guts of the AL-80B is its heavy duty monitor your operating conditions -- you can
You get 800 watts output on CW, 500 watts power supply. A 26 pound transformer using a tell right away if something is wrong. Grid and
output on RTTY, an extra heavy duty power high silicone steel core, computer grade capac- plate current and forward output power are
supply, genuine 3-500 tube, nearly 70% effi- itors, heavy duty bleeders and ten 3 amp, 1000 monitored for improper loading and abnormal
ciency, tuned input, Pi/Pi-L output, inrush cur- volt power rectifiers give you a stiff 2700 volts conditions.
rent protection, multi-voltage transformer, dual fully loaded. Many amps using two 3-500s use The fourth meter can be switched to moni-
cross-needle meters, QSK compatability, two- such small power supplies they don’t deliver tor your 3-500 tube DC plate voltage, reflected
year warranty, made in the USA, plus much much more power output than the AL-80B. PEP power, antenna system SWR, ALC volt-
more! The AL-80B is built on a rugged steel age to your rig, and the grid current that starts
Dynamic ALCTM doubles average SSB power chassis with a separate fully-shielded RF com- ALC action -- get a clear picture of your AL-
The AL-80B’s exclusive Dynamic ALCTM partment to minimize RFI and TVI. 80B.
gives you high-level low-distortion RF pro- A whisper quiet internal fan draws in cool The T/R (transmit/ receive) relay in the
cessing. It can more than double your average air over power supply components and pressur- AL-80B switches nearly as fast as some vacu-
SSB power for up to 6 dB improvement in izes the classic 3-500 tube compartment to um relay QSK T/R switches.
intelligibility, maximizing talk power without remove heat for longest life. Operate/Standby switch lets you run bare-
distortion/splatter. Tuned input lets your rig deliver full output foot, but can instantly switch to full power if
A convenient front panel control lets you 50 Ohm broadband Pi-Network tuned input needed.
adjust output power level. is used. Even fussy solid state transmitters Has transmit LED; 12 VDC, 200 mA
The AL-80B’s exclusive Instantaneous RF will deliver full power! accessory jack; 12 VDC keying relay for solid
BiasTM turns off the classic 3-500 tube (except A carefully designed Pi/Pi-L output net- state and tube rigs; tough Lexan over-alu-
filaments) between words and dots and dashes, work using the optimum Q for each band gives minum front panel. Two-year waranty.
elininating hundreds of watts wasted as heat exceptionally smooth tuning, extremely wide Weighs 48 lb. Power required: 120 VAC,
for cooler operation and longer component life. matching range, full band coverage, and peak 12A. Made in the U.S.A.

An inside look at AMERITRON’S AL-80B

Dual illuminated cross-needle meters give you Heavy duty power sup-
four separate indicators that monitor your ply: 26 lb. high silicone
operating conditions -- PEP forward power, steel transformer and
PEP reflected power, SWR, Grid Current, computer grade
Plate Current, Plate Voltage capacitors.
and ALC.
Heavy Duty
Bandswitch. Rear panel
adjustable input
Tank coils spaced Pi-Network.
away
from chassis for
optimum “Q”.

Pi-Network gives smooth

tuning and full band Genuine
coverage, even on classic
160 and 80 Meters. 3-500 Tube.

AMERITRON’S AL-80B Kilowatt Desktop Linear

SPECIFICATIONS: Drive Requirement: 85 Watts for 800 Watt CW output.
Frequency Coverage: 1.8, 3.5,7, 14, 21 MHz and WARC bands. 10 dB gain.
Export/User modified models include 10/12 Meters. Shipping Weight: Amplifier, 54 lbs.; tube, 3 lb.
Input Circuit: Adjustable Pi-Network, VSWR 1.3:1 or less at reso- Operating Weight: 48 pounds.
nance. Efficiency: CW/SSB better than 66%.
Output Circuit: Pi-L/Pi-Network. Dimensions: 151/4Dx14Wx81/2H inches.
Input Bandwidth: 20% for 2:1 VSWR or better.

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AMERITRON’S four 572B tubes . . . 1300 Watts . . . $1795!

AMERITRON creates a new class of Near Legal LimitTM amplifiers with the AL-572 . . .
you get nearly full legal SSB power output for 65% of the price of a full legal limit amplifier . . .
AL-572 No one will ever know the difference!
$
1795 cial wiring needed.
You get heavy duty
Ameritron’s multi-voltage power trans-
former has a unique buck-boost winding.
Suggested
Retail power supply; fully neutral- It lets you select from 14 primary voltages
ized tubes; pressurized venti- centered on 115 and 230 VAC.
lation; multi-voltage power transformer; You can match your AL-572 to your
front panel ALC control; 6:1 vernier drives AC line voltage so you’ll get peak perform-
... and more! ance and long component life -- regardless
You'll typically get 1300 Watts PEP of your line voltage.
SSB, 1000 Watts CW continuous, on all An Operate/Standby switch lets you run
amateur bands from 160 through 15 Meters barefoot, but you can instantly switch to
You get 1300 Watts PEP SSB nominal AMERITRON's exclusive full power if you need it. Transmit LED:
power out on amateur bands 160 through Instantaneous RF BiasTM completely turns 12 VDC. 200 mA accessory jackp; 12
15 Meters! off the 572B tubes between words and dots VDC keying relay for solid state/tube rigs;
Four rugged 572B tubes give you near and dashes, for cooler operation and longer tough, nearly indestructable Lexan-over-
legal limit power and instant 3-second component life, while Dynamic ALCTM can aluminum front panel. Shipped with trans-
warm-up time. more than double your average SSB power. former installed. Draws 16 A at 120 VAC.
This whisper quiet, desktop linear AMERITRON's Step-StartTM Inrush For lightning fast QSK operation use
plugs into your nearest 120 VAC outlet -- Protection limits inrush current to your the optional Ameritron electronic PIN
no special wiring needed. power supply and tube filament, greatly diode QSK switch. Shipped wired for 120
You get . . . Ameritron’s exclusive extending tube life and amplifier compo- VAC. Weighs 40 lb. Power required: 120
Instantaneous RF BiasTM, Dynamic nents. VAC, 16 amps. Made in the USA.
ALCTM, ParasiticKillerTM, Step-StartTM A heavy duty power supply using a
Inrush Protection, heavy duty power sup- high silicon steel transformer delivers 2500 Inside
ply, fully neutralized tubes, Pi/Pi-L net- Volts at 0.7 Amps with good regulation. view
work, tuned input, pressurized ventilation, A Pi-Network tuned input using slug
dual lighted Cross-Needle meters, multi- tuned coils provides a good 50 ohm load of
voltage power transformer, front panel for your rig. A quiet internal fan draws in AL-572
ALC control, 6:1 vernier reduction drives, cool air over power supply components and
and much more! pressurizes the tube compartment.
The AMERITRON AL-572 gives you Grid current, plate current and forward
1300 Watts PEP SSB nominal power output PEP output power are continuously moni-
on 160 through 15 Meters, using four tored by dual, lighted cross-needle meters.
rugged 572B tubes with 3 second warm-up A fourth scale switches among peak
time. This whisper quiet, desktop linear reflected power (and SWR), high voltage,
plugs into your 120 VAC outlet - no spe- ALC threshold, and ALC output voltage.

AMERITRON AL-800/AL-800H HF Linear Amplifiers:

High POWER in a Compact, Desktop Package
Select the 1250 Watt PEP AL-800 single 3CX800A7 near-legal-limit amplifier, or the 1500 Watt PEP
dual 3CX800A7 amplifier that loafs along at full legal limit -- and don’t worry about desk space.
at 240 VAC and weighs just 51 lbs. provide detailed monitoring of amplifier
For more power and headroom, the AL- performance. The left meter continuously
800H uses a pair of 3CX800A7 tubes to measures grid and plate currents, and the
easily provide 1500 Watts PEP/CW with a right meter continuously measures peak RF
typical drive level of just 55 Watts. output power on one scale, and plate volt-
The AL-800H draws 14 Amps peak cur- age, Reflected power and SWR, ALC volt-
rent at 240 VAC (1500 Watts CW output) age, and ALC adjustment set.
and weighs just 52 lbs. Quiet pressurized ventilation keeps tubes
Other than power differences, these safely cooled. A Pi/Pi-L output network
amplifiers are very similar in features and gives you smooth tuning and wide matching
operation. Both cover 160-15 Meters, and range. Vernier reduction drives make tuning
AL-800F Ameritron’s compact are modifiable to cover 12/10 M with proof and loading adjustments smooth and easy.
$
1995 AL-800 /AL-800H amps of your FCC license. Inside view of AL-800H
Single Import tube are both desktop linears Both include a Step-StartTM input power
AL-800 with plenty of muscle! circuit, a time delay circuit to allow for tube
$
2595 At 14.25Wx8.5H warm-up, thermal overload protection, grid
One Eimac(R)tube x14.5D inches, the more current limiting to protect your tube(s), a
compact AL-800 uses a DynamicBiasTM circuit and a built-in multi-
Suggested Retail single 3CX800A7 to pro- voltage (14 user-selectable AC line voltages
vide 1250 Watts PEP SSB from 90-140; 200-250 VAC) heavy duty
AL-800HF and 850 Watts CW with 85 power transformer. Hefty 32 lb. grain orien-
$
2745 Watts typical drive level. tated silicone steel core transformer.
Two Import tubes And the AL-800 will Front panel monitoring and tuning func-
AL-800H even run from a 20-Amp tions are also virtually identical. Both
$
3895(R) 120 VAC line source if
desired.
amplifiers include a Standby/Operate switch
AL-800 typically for barefoot or full power operation, an ALC
Two Eimac
draws 17 Amps peak cur- SET control, Transmit and Fault LEDs.
tubes rent at 120VAC, or 8 Amps Dual illuminated Cross-Needle meters
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AMERITRON super legal limit amplifiers

These three rugged linears all use a super heavy
duty Hypersil(R) power supply capable of 2500 Watts!
Ameritron’s AL-1500 Amplifier with Eimac(R) 3CX1500A7
all this power, plus, 65% efficiency, pi-net- tects the tube from excessive grid current; if
work tuned input, Pi/Pi-L output, inrush cur- 175 mA of peak gric current is reached, the
rent protection, multi-voltage transformer, “OPR” LED will no longer light and the
QSK compatability, and a one-year warranty. amplifier will go into a bypass condition
The guts of the AL-1500 is its heavy duty until reset by the operator.
power supply, with a 32 lb. Hypersil(R) Transformer provides many options
transformer using a high silicone steel core, Since excessive line voltage stresses
computer grade capacitors (33 mfd total), components (low line voltage causes a “soft
heavy duty bleeders and twenty 3 amp, tube” effect, for example), Ameritron’s
1000 volt power rectifiers give you a stiff exclusive Multi-Voltage Power
3300 volts fully loaded. TransformerTM lets you optimize for different
AL-1500 Feel the need for maxi- The AL-1500 is built on a rugged steel line voltages. Select from 4 different primary
$
3795 mum legal HF output
Eimac(R) tube power? AMERITRON’s
chassis with a separate RF compartment
fully shielded to keep RF from leaking out,
voltage ranges, from 205-219 VAC to 252 to
265 VAC. The amplifier comes wired from
keeping RFI and TVI to a minimum. the factory for 240 VAC.
Suggested Retail AL-1500 will give it to you. The AL-1500 has two illuminated panel
AL-1500F Using the Herculean
meters. Grid Current meter provides contin-
3195
$ 3CX1500A/ 8877 ceramic
tube with its high power uous reading of the critical grid current and
Import tube gain, the AL-1500 needs indicates proper, safe amplifier operation.
only 65 watts of drive from your exciter to The other meter can be selected to read
deliver the goods-- transceivers and other Plate Voltage, Plate Current, Peak RF
exciters just loaf at 1500 watts out. Watts, or ALC. A SSB/CW selector switch
Cool, efficient operation is provided by a chooses bias voltage for best linearity on
forced-air system with tube chimney, using SSB or lowest dissipation on CW.
a commercial grade die-cast ball bearing The Operate/Standby switch, in Standby,
blower for maximum tube life. The tube is maintains the tube’s filament and plate volt-
further protected by time delay starting and ages while allowing “barefoot” operation.
automatic over-current shutoff to remove Includes 12 volt DC auxiliary jack and
drive power if the amplifier is mis-tuned. an “XMT” LED to provide indication of
You get full legal power output from a proper amplifier keying by the exciter.
An inside look at the AMERITRON AL-1500 Power required: 240 VAC, 15 amps.
whisper quiet desktop linear. Measures
18 /2D x17Wx10H inches, and covers all
1 Superb RF design and layout, Hi-Q tank Frequency coverage:
bands, 160-15 Meters, including WARC and circuit and commercially rated RF power 1.8,3.5,7,14, 21 MHz
MARS (80% of full output set to nearest components give you 65% plate efficiency & Warc bands. User-
amateur band). 10/12 Meters over the entire operating range. Power goes modifiable for 28 MHz
modifiable. into the antenna instead of into heat. (FCC license required).
You get 1500 watts out- 50-ohm broadband Pi-Network tuned in- Size:181/2Dx17Wx10H”.
put (1/2 hour continuous put with slug-tuned coils is used. Even fussy 77 pounds. UPS ship-
carrier) and 2500 watts solid state transmitters deliver full power! pable, 3 boxes.
(30 second continuous A carefully designed Pi/Pi-L output net-
carrier and 2500 work using the optimum Q for each band Hypersil(R) Transformer weighs 32 lbs.
watts- plus 30 with vernier ball drives gives smooth tuning, Slug Core Tuning
minute PEP two- wide matching range, full band coverage, Tool 965-6204, $3.00. Plastic tuning stick for
tone test). You get and peak performance at all power levels. adjusting slug cores. .1 inch hex end, 71/4” long.
The AL-1500’s grid overload circuit pro- Fits Ameritron tube amplifier input coils.

Ameritron’s 3CX1200Z7 Amplifier Ameritron’s Dual 3-500Z Amplifier

Ham Radio’s toughest This classic linear gives you
tube -- the Eimac(R) full legal output using a pair of
3CX1200Z7 is in ham 3-500Z graphite tubes. Examine
radio’s toughest amplifier! It the features and component rat-
has a 50-Watt control grid ings of the AL-82 and compare
dissipation. It also has the it to any competing amplifier
same super heavy duty using two 3-500Zs. Most com-
power supply that’s in our peting
ampli-
AL-1200 AL-1500 amplifier that AL-82 fiers using 3-500Zs can’t
$
3459 loafs at full power. A
$
2745 give you 1500 Watts because
Suggested Retail 3CX1200Z7 has the Suggested Retail their lightweight power sup-
lowest quantity history plies can’t use these tubes to
of field replacement of any modern their full potential. Our AL-82 amplifier
transmitting tube that we use. It has uses the same Hypersil(R) power trans-
the ruggedness and power handling of former and used in the AL-1500 and AL-
ceramic tubes combined with the long- 1200 amplifiers -- powerful stuff, just
life of thoriated tungsten filaments. loafs at full power!

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Ameritron1200W Output Solid State Amplifier

1200 Watts PEP Output, Instant bandswitching, no tuning, no warm-up, SWR protected, 1.5-
22 MHz . . . Quiet Variable-Speed Cooling System . . . PEP Forward/Reflected Metering . . .
PA Balance /ALC Metering and LED Indicator . . . Front Panel Band and Error LEDs . . .
The ALS-1300 RF deck operates from and error LED indicators like reflected power
50 Volts for efficient, low distortion linear and bandswitch errors.
RF power service. It’s cooled by a whisper Enjoy 1200 Watts of no tune Solid State
quiet cooling fan. Fan speed is regulated power with the Ameritron ALS-1300 amp.
by temperature sensors, assuring minimum But it gets even better than this! Do you
noise for adequate cooling. want to place even the main ALS-1300
ALS-1300 runs up to 1200 Watts of amplifier out of the way? Do you want the
clean SSB output power (just 100 Watts ALS-1300 to change bands automatically
drive gives you the full rated 1200 Watts when you change bands on your radio?
output) for continuous coverage between You now have these options.
1.5-22 MHz. 10/12 Meters available to A pair of RJ45 remote control interface
licensed amateurs with an optional kit jacks on the amplifier permits ALS-1300 to
(MOD-10MK, $39.95). Must present FCC be controlled either manually by the optional

2899
ALS-1300
$ !
New
license at time of sale. ALS-500RC (see page A-6) Remote Control
The operator-friendly layout fits nearly Head, or automatically by the optional ARI-
any station configuration. The attractive 500 (see below) Auto Band Switch.
Suggested Retail desktop amplifier unit weighs only 22 The Automatic Band Switch reads band
Call Your Dealer for Your Best Price! pounds. Compact 10Wx 61/2Hx18D inches. data from your transceiver and automatical-
SWR Protection prevents amplifier damage ly changes the ALS-1300 bands as you
AMERITRON ALS-1300 is a solid state if you switch to the wrong band, use the change bands on your transceiver. A super-
near legal limitTM FET no-tune Amplifier. wrong antenna or have a high SWR. Over- clean layout with easy-service modular
Get instant bandswitching, no tuning, no power protection enables if output forward construction will give you years of operation.
warm-up, no tubes to baby and no fuss! power or reflected power exceeds a safe level. ALS-1300SPS Power Supply
Output power is automatically reduced The ALS-1300 is
Reliability of the ALS-1300 is insured to prevent amplifier damage by controlling powered by a 50 VDC
by using eight rugged MRF-150 power ALC to exciter. switching power supply.
FETs. Ameritron’s eight FETs are mounted LED illuminated Cross-Needle SWR/ Comes with pre-wired
on the dual heavy duty heat sink. They are Wattmeter lets you read SWR, forward and cable to plug into the
properly arranged to spread out the heat reflected peak power simultaneously. You ALS-1300. This hash-free
over a large surface, something that other also get ALC, SWR, PA balance and trans- fully-regulated switching
amplifiers using a single power device can- mit meter and LED indicators. An Operate/ power supply is only 12 lbs. and measures a
not do. Some FETs actually are a package Standby switch lets you run “barefoot”, but compact 10Wx61/2Hx91/2D in. It can be
of several transistors in one large case. you can instantly switch to full power if needed. placed conveniently out-of-the-way at your
This concentrates all of the heat in one Front-panel ALC control! This exclusive operating station. Output is 50 VDC at 50
small package. They not only are more dif- Ameritron feature lets you adjust output Amps to the ALS-1300. Wired for 220
ficult to cool, if one transistor fails they all power on the convenient front panel display. VAC, selectable to 110 VAC. Draws less than
have to be replaced. You also get front panel Operation, Band, 25 Amps at 110 VAC; 12A at 220 VAC.

Let your rig auto bandswitch your Solid-State Ameritron Amps

The Ameritron ARI-500 Amplifier
119
ARI-500
Radio Interface reads band data from your $ 95 ARI-500 Cables . . . $24.95
Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood* or Alinco trans- Model # Transceiver
Suggested Retail RJ-13D Icom 706, 7000, 718
ceiver so they can remotely and automati- RJ-7DI Icom ACC2, 7 pin
cally bandswitch yourAmeritron Solid just this tiny box at your station control. RJ-DB97DK TS-2000, 570, 850
State Amps (ALS-500M, ALS-600, ALS- Works with serial numbers above 13049 RJ-DB9Y FT-847 CAT
1300). (below 13049 requires the ARF-500K, see RJ-8MY FT-847 Tuner Port
Now you can mount your amp out-of- above). You can add the ALS-500RC for RJ-8DY Yaesu with 8 pin Data
the-way in your trunk, at the back of your manual bandswitching and data monitoring, *Not compatible with Kenwood TS-480,
motorhome or elsewhere and operate with etc, see page A-6 for description. 2000 rigs.

AMERITRON precision peak-reading SWR Wattmeters

Flat Mount Mobile SWR/Wattmeter Base Station 1500 Watt SWR/Wattmeter
AWM-35/H Just 15/8” thick - We painstakingly designed
159
AWM-30
$ 95 - easily mounts on
your dashboard for
Suggested Retail easy viewing. Flat
the AWM- 30 to make accurate, $
precise power measurements. 149
Designed-in-accuracy is the Suggested Retail
95

mount on wall or shelf in your ham result of a carefully designed

shack for best viewing angle. Remote directional coupler, an accurate active peak read-
sensor with 25 feet thin, flexible cable ing circuit and a precision d’Arsonval meter
lets you place sensor and coax out-of- movement. Ameritron’s AWM-30 reads true-peak
the-way. Handles full 1500 Watts, 1.8-30 MHz. or average power on a large illuminated three inch Cross-Needle
Lighted Cross-Needle meter. Active electronics lets meter. Handles 1500 Watts, 1.8 to 30 MHz. Has 3000/300 Watt
you read true peak or average power in two power ranges. Reads forward and reflected power and SWR on highly
ranges. Has “High SWR” LED. Flat-Mount watt-meter visible dual cross-needle meter movement.
measures 5Wx31/4H x15/8D”; remote sensor is tiny Remote sensor with cable lets you conveniently place sensor.
31/2Wx23/4H x23/4D”. Use 9V battery or 12 VDC. Battery saver turns unit off with no RF applied. Uses 12 VDC or 9
AWM-35 has 300 Watt low, 3 kW high meter scale. volt battery (not included). Beautiful wrap-around custom metal
AWM-35H has 100W low, 1000W high meter scale. cabinet looks great in your shack. Compact 41/2Wx41/2Hx51/2D in.
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AMERITRON no tune Solid State FET Amplifier

No tuning, no fuss, no worries -- just turn on and operate . . . Incredibly low $1499 includes
AC power supply, 600 Watts output, continuous 1.5-22 MHz coverage, instant bandswitching,
no warm-up, no tubes to baby, fully SWR protected, extremely quiet, very compact . . .

1499
ALS-600 Switch. The Automatic Band Switch reads band data from your
$ transceiver and automatically changes the ALS-600 bands as you
change bands on your transceiver. See more details on page 6.
ALS-600PS Heavy Duty Power Supply
Suggested Retail •Massive choke input filter greatly improves voltage regulation
(Includes AC Power Supply, ALS-600PS)
and reduces peak AC line current • AMERITRON’s exclusive
AMERITRON’s revolutionary Multi-Voltage Power Transformer lets you compensate for stressful
ALS-600 is amateur radio’s only lin- high line voltage and performance robbing low line voltage • Step-
ear amplifier that uses four rugged Start Inrush ProtectionTM stops damaging inrush currents and
TMOS RF power FETs -- gives extends the life of your power supply components • Illuminated
unequaled no tune solid state per- Cross-Needle Meter monitors voltage and current of 50 VDC line.
formance. $1499 includes our no • Extremely quiet fan • Very compact 6x91/2x12 inches -- can be
tune FET Amplifier and a 120/220 placed conveniently out of the way • Wired for 120 VAC, supplies
VAC, 50/60 Hz AC power supply 50 VDC at 25 Amps to ALS-600 amplifier • Also use on 100-130
• Made in U.S.A. for home operation. VAC and 220-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz • Draws less than 12 Amps at
You get instant bandswitching, no tuning, no warm-up, no fuss! 100 VAC and less than 6 Amps at 230 VAC • Includes prewired
ALS-600 gives 600 Watts PEP Output power and 500 Watts CW cable to plug into ALS-600 amplifier.
with continuous coverage 1.5 to 22 MHz; 10/12 Meters with easy- New! ARI-500, $119.95. Amplifier Radio Interface reads band
to-install optional kit, $29.95 plus shipping. Must present FCC data from your transceiver so you can automatically bandswitch
license at time of sale. your ALS-600 amplifier. See Page 9.
SWR Protection prevents amplifier damage if you switch to the Switching Power ALS-600SPS
wrong band, use the wrong antenna or have a high SWR. Over-
power protection enables if output forward power or reflected
Supply for ALS-600 $
699
Suggested
Works with all ALS-600 ampli-
power exceeds a safe level. Output power is automatically reduced fiers. Extremely lightweight, just Retail
to prevent amplifier damage by controlling ALC to exciter. 10 lbs. Superb regulation, very low radiated noise.
The ALS-600 is extremely quiet. A low speed, low volume fan Measures a compact 9Wx6Hx141/2D inches. Great for portability!
is so quiet you’ll hardly know it’s there, unlike noisey blowers
used in other amplifiers. The ALS-600 is a compact 6x91/2x12 ALS-600 Amp with Switching Power Supply
inches -- takes up less space than your rig! Weighs just 121/2 lbs.
An illuminated Cross-Needle SWR/Wattmeter lets you read ALS-600S, $1599. ALS-600 amplifier with 10 lb.
SWR, forward and reflected peak power simultaneously. An ALS-600SPS switching power supply combo.
Operate/Standby switch lets you run “barefoot”, but you can
instantly switch to full power if you need it. Just don’t take it from us . . . here’s what “they”
You get a front-panel ALC control! This exclusive AMER- say about our solid state base station amplifier:
ITRON feature lets you adjust your output power on the conven-
ient front panel display. You also get front panel Transmit, ALC, From QST Magazine, March, 2005
and SWR LED indicators. A 12 VDC output jack lets you power “. . . the ampifier faulted only when it was supposed to. It protected
low current accessories. Enjoy 600 Watts of no tune Solid State itself from our boneheaded, sleep-deprived band changing manuevers . . .”
power. Call your favorite dealer for your best price. “I found myself not worrying about damaging this amplifier. It
But it gets even better than this! Do you want to place even the seems quite capable of looking out for itself. . . . Kudos to Ameritron.”
main ALS-600 amplifier out of the way? Do you want the ALS- “I couldn’t hear any noise at all from the SPS (switching power sup-
ply) on the vertical or quad . . .”
600 to change bands automatically when you change bands on
your transceiver? You now have these options. A pair of RJ45 “I came to greatly appreciate the size, weight, reliability and sim-
remote control interface jacks on the amplifier permits ALS-600 to plicity of this amplifier.”
be controlled either manually by the compact ALS-500RC Remote “The ALS-600S makes it possible to pack a transceiver and a
Control Head, or automatically by the ARI-500 Automatic Band 600 Watt amplifier, that together weigh less than 30 pounds.”

AMERITRON Inrush Current Protector stops damaging inrush current

ICP-120 Protects your amplifier, tubes and power supply components . . .
or ICP-240 When you first turn Eventually, this massive inrush current will dam- shorting the resistor with a relay, the start-up
$
7995 on your amplifier, a
massive inrush current
age your amplifier.
Ameritron’s Step-Start Inrush Current
sequence is easier on tube and power supply
components. All Ameritron kilowatt amplifiers
Suggested gushes in. House ProtectorTM stops damaging inrush current. have this critical protection -- now you can add
Retail lights flicker as you Momentary high-voltage “spikes” in the AC this protection to your amp without complicated
hear a loud “thump” line can also cause damage to your amp. The wiring -- you don’t even have to remove the cover!
from your amp. This terrible ICP-120/240 has built-in varistors to absorb Ameritron ICP-120, $79.95 for 120 Volt
inrush current stresses all your these spikes before they can cause damage. wired amplifiers. Limits current to 12 Amperes
power supply components to their Works with nearly all linear amplifiers. during heavy draw inrush period, 20 Amperes
limits. Your cold tube filament suf- By starting your linear amplifier through a during continuous operating current. ICP-240,
fers abusive thermal shock. high power current limiting resistor and then $79.95 for 240 Volt wired amps.
ARF-1000 RF Filter Add-on Electronic Bias GOP-100 Grid Overload
reduces harmonics for AL-82/1200/1500 Protection Module - $3995
Use with rigs or amps that are pro- EBS-1 pc board reduces heat by re- Grid Overload Protection
ducing unwanted harmonics. ducing quiescent current to low module protects your amp’s
Frequency select switches to one of $ARF-1000
159 values during periods when exciter
95 tube from excessive grid
six different ranges from 1.5 to 30 output falls below 100 mW. Has current. Fast-acting electron-
MHz. Handles 1000 W SSB input Suggested ic circuit rapidly disables the
power, 600 W CW or 400 W RTTY. remote detector board. EBS-
Retail EBS-1 amp if excessive grid current condition occurs.
1H, $49.95, for other amps.
SWR is less than 1.3:1 on all ham
bands. SO-239 connectors. 5 / Wx3 / Hx9 / D in.
1 1 1 Call 662-323-8211 for details.
$
3995 Easy to install in your Ameritron amp. Factory
Suggested Retail installation available, 662-323-8211 for details.
2 2 2

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AMERITRON mobile no tune Solid State Amp

500 Watts, Instant bandswitching, no tuning, no warm-up, SWR protected, 1.5-22 MHz . . .
NEW! ARI-500 Amplifier Radio Interface reads transceiver band data -- automatically band-
switches ALS-500M amp . . . NEW! ALS-500RC Remote Head gives total remote control!
Typically 60-70 watts in gives full output. ON/OFF switch
bypasses amplifier for "barefoot" operation. Extremely quiet fan
comes on as needed. Excellent harmonic suppression, push-pull
output, DC current meter. 13.8 VDC/80 Amps. Super-compact
31/2x9x15 inches. 7 pounds.
ALS-500M, $849, 500 Watt mobile amp.
ALS-500MR, $879, ALS-500M mobile amp plus ALS-500RC Remote
Head for full manual remote control.
ARF-500K, $179.95, Remote kit for older ALS- 500M mobile
amps with serial # below 13049. Includes filter/relay board for
ALS-500M, AL-500RC Remote Head, cables, hardware, instructions.
ARF-500K2, $289.95. Includes ARF-500K Remote kit for older
ALS-500Ms plus ARI-500 Amplifier Radio Interface below.
New ARI-500, $119.95, Amplifier Radio Interface reads band
Just turn on and operate -- no warm-up, no data from your transceiver so you can automatically bandswitch

849
ALS-500M
$ tuning, instant bandswitching. Compact.
Ameritron's ALS-500M solid state mobile
your ALS-500M amplifier. See below left.
Choose ARI-500 for fully automatic bandswitching or ALS-500RC
amp gives you 500 Watts PEP SSB or 400 for manual remote control.
Suggested Retail New ALS-500RC, $49.95, Remote Head lets you
Watts CW output! Covers 1.5-22 MHz, (10/12
Meters with MOD-10M, $29.95 kit, requires FCC license). Mail place your ALS-500M or ALS-600 amplifier out-of-
with order to Ameritron. the-way and gives you full manual remote control.
Virtually indestructible! Load Fault Protection eliminates Select desired band, turn on/off and monitor current
amplifier damage due to operator error, antenna hitting tree branch- draw on its DC Current Meter. Power, transmit and
es, 18-wheeler passing by. Thermal Overload Protection overload LEDs. RJ-45 cables plug into Amplifier/ Remote Head.
disables/bypasses amp if temperature is excessively high. Auto resets. Works with serial numbers above 13049 (below 13049 requires the
ARF-500K, above). Compact 4Wx23/4Hx1D inches.

Base Operation Power Supply for your ALS-500M Amplifier

249
SPS-75MV System eliminates RF hash that plagues other manufacturer’s
$ 95 switching power supplies.
Fully protected -- your SPS-75MV has Short-Circuit, Over-
Suggested Retail
load and Over-Temperature protection systems. Also has an
auto restart after a fault. Has power on and Fault LED indicators.
!
New
You get front panel adjustable voltage from 4.0 to 16 VDC.
Front-panel meters with backlight let you monitor voltage and cur-
rent simultaneously.
Attractive front panel features several options for connecting
your gear: One pair of 5-way binding posts, two pair of Anderson
PowerPolesTM one pair of high-current 5-way binding posts, a ciga-
rette socket for mobile accessories, and two pairs of quick connects.
Whisper quiet fan speed increases as load current increases --
keeps components cool and protected. Battery charging feature.
Ameritron’s heavy duty 75 Amp switching power supply is Measures 93/4Wx51/2Hx91/2D inches. Weighs just 10.5 lbs., so
excellent for powering your HF mobile amplifier or your HF and it’s still light enough to carry on DXpeditions, camping trips and
VHF/UHF rigs and accessories. vacations. No more hauling around big, bulky conventional power
It’s great for Ameritron’s ALS-500M Solid State Mobile HF supplies that can give you a hernia!
Amplifier and others with a power requirement of up to 75 Amps.
SPS-75MV delivers 75 amps maximum and 70 amps continu- AMERITRON’s Exclusive HashSQUASHTM
ously without even flexing its muscles. Plugs into any 110 VAC Filtering System eliminates RF hash
wall outlet.
It’s highly regulated with load regulation better than 1%. that plagues other manufacturer’s
Ripple voltage is less than 12 mV peak-to-peak at rated load.
No RF hash! Ameritron’s exclusive HashSQUASHTM Filtering switching power supplies.

AMERITRON 75 Amp Switching Power Supply

SPS-75 ly! current and over-temperature protection
$
359 95
Suggested Retail
Its tiny size (61/2Wx31/2 Hx10D in.) and
lightweightedness (just 7.8 lbs.) makes it
perfect for portable or base station use.
systems. Whisper quiet internal fan. A
thermal fan control varies fan speed as
heat increases. Fan turns on slowly to
SPS-75 is No more picking up and hauling around minimize unwanted fan start-up noise.
perfect for heavy, bulky power supplies causes her- SPS-75 has a unique Output Boost that
Ameritron’s nias. Not too big, not too small, just the steps up the output from 13.8 to 14.2 VDC
ALS-500M, right size! Less than 100 mV peak-to- to help compensate the voltage drop to the
500 Watt solid peak ripple under 75 Amp full load. amplfier and give you more output power.
state amplifier, it Load regulation is better than 1.5% Input 108-132 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
gives 75 Amps under full load. Has reverse polarity pro- Draws 11 Amps. Can also be used to
output continuous- tection, brown out input protection, over- charge your car battery.

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AMERITRON Amplifier-to-Transceiver Interface

Protects expensive radio from damage by keying line transients and steady state current and voltages
ARB-704 will work with almost ARB-704 mitters or transceivers that pull amplifi-
any transceiver without the need of INTERFACE BUFFER er control lines to ground, or output a
the plug-and-play pre-wired cable.
The ARB-704 advanced interface
is compatible with all common radios
$
59
ARB-704I2
95 wide range of positive or negative con-
trol voltages. The transmitter only
switches currents under 0.35 mil-
and amplifiers even though radios and for IC-706 series radios liamperes and very low voltages when
amplifiers do not have standardized volt- coming through the (Includes PNP-13D) using the ARB-704. Measures a super
ages, accessory plugs, or wiring. It’s amplifier with nor- compact 41/4Wx13/4Hx23/4D inches.
designed to work with any mal levels whenever the amplifier is in
amplifier/radio combination. the “ON” or “OPERATE” position. PLUG-AND-PLAY CABLES
The input is designed to be compati- The ARB-704 has many electrical Cables are $17.95 each.
ble with any transmitter or transceiver, advantages over conventional relay buffer ARB-704 is supplied with the follow-
and the output is compatible with AC systems. The ARB-704 has no moving ing: 1. One power connector cord and
control lines or DC positive or negative parts, switches almost instantaneously. It plug with red wire (+12 Volts) and black
amplifier control lines having up to 200 is noiseless, has very long life, and will wire (negative and ground).
Volts peak open circuit voltage and 300 not develop dirty contacts. It operates 2. Three phono (RCA) cord with con-
mA of operating current. with negative, AC, or positive amplifier nectors on each end. These cables are for
Why you need the ARB-704 relay control lines. relay, ALC and amplifier control lines.
Amplifiers can damage radios if the It works with any relay voltage Model# Transceivers
(AC, positive, or negative) up to 200 PNP-8D FT-1000/2000,(MP), 767GX,920,990,747GX
amplifier has too much relay control volt- PNP-8M FT-890, 840, 817, 857, 897, FT450, 950, 900
age, voltage spikes, or excessive current peak volts and any relay current up PNP-35 FT-100, (D)
on the relay control line. Such damage to 300 mA. The ARB-704 is fully PNP-5M FT-847
often appears as “stuck” or “sticky” compatible with conventional ampli- PNP-7D TS-440, 690, 450, 180, 140, 950, 130, 870, 2000,
transmit relays in exciters or shorted tran- fier relay systems. It is especially 50, 120, 530, 430, 830, 850, 940, 570
PNP-13D All models of the IC-706 series, 718, 7000
sistors on transmit control lines. In most suited for buffering vacuum relay PNP-7DK TS-930 (serial numbers lower than 309)
cases where the radio is damaged, the QSK amplifiers, since the ARB-704 PNP-7DK2 TS-520
A plug-and-play cable is not
system transmits normally but the exter- does not affect attack or release times PNP-8MK TS-480 needed if your radio is not listed.
nal amplifier stays locked in a “transmit” in a deleterious manner. PNP-5D FT-980
mode. This prevents receive signals from The ARB-704 operates with trans- PNP-8DI
PNP-7DI
ICOM ACC JACK
ICOM ACC 2 JACK

AMERITRON QSK-5 High Power Transmit/Receive Switch

This self-contained AMERITRON QSK-5 noisy mechanical vacuum relays, the QSK-
QSK-5 Transmit/Receive Switch uses $
electronic PIN diode switching to give
you lightning fast QSK operation
399
Suggested
95
Retail
5 is extremely quiet -- there’s no relay
chatter keeping you from enjoying QSK.
You won’t have to pay for QSK again
from nearly any HF linear amplifier. words! if you buy another amplifier. Unplug the
It lets you use your linear amplifier This new QSK-5 and use it with your new amp.
for high power QSK CW, for packet, QSK tech- Handles 2500 Watts PEP and 2000
AMTOR and any mode requiring nology gets rid of unwanted power dissi- Watts CW in normal amateur service
extremely fast switching between trans- pation that causes damaging heat. Your when SWR is below 1.5:1. Handles 750
mit and receive. expensive amplifier runs cooler so every Watts on continuous carrier modes such
Installation is simple. Just plug in a component in your amplifier lasts longer. as RTTY, SSTV, and FM. Optional cool-
few cables to start enjoying QSK -- Our exclusive SureSwitchTM handshak- ing fan (CF-5, $39.95) allows sustained
there’s no complicated internal wiring. ing prevents “hot switching” RF power. operation at 1500 Watts in any mode.
The wworld’s most advanced QSK Prevents TVI, RFI, key clicks and possi- Use with positive voltage keying up to +25
switch has new technology that’ll make ble damage to your amp. Volts. 6Dx4Hx91/2W”.
your amplifier last longer and prevent The QSK-5 is six times faster than a Internal QSK Available for the fol-
TVI, RFI and key clicks. typical mechanical vacuum relay “QSK” lowing AMERITRON models: AL-80B,
AMERITRON’s exclusive switch that can just barely keep up with AL-1500, AL-1200, AL-82, AL-800, and
AmpSaverTM (available in QSK-5PC) QSK transceivers. As radios get faster AL-800H.
completely turns off your power amplifi- and better, mechanical switching just won’t Contact Ameritron for installation
er tube current between dots, dashes and be able to switch fast enough. Unlike details on the QSK-5PC internal switch.

Tune-up your linear amplifier perfectly without over-

heating, tube damage, power supply stress, arc over . . .
ATP-100 “Why can’t I just tune up at low Locking Pulse Tune and momentary
69
$ 95
Suggested Retail
power to reduce overheating and compo-
nent stress?” you ask yourself. Well you
Carrier Tune buttons. Fully shielded all
metal case. 31/4Wx11/4Hx4D inches.
can . . . but if you don’t re-tune at high Uses 9 Volt battery.
The ATP-100 power (which causes overheating) you can Order ATP-100, $69.95.
Amplifier SaverTM create severe splatter and abuse your tube
lets you safely tune grids because of excessive grid current. Deluxe Amplifier Saver
up your linear If your linear uses tubes that are easily
amp-lifier perfectly for full power output damaged by normal tune-up, the ATP-100
and best linearity. could extend tube life.
It protects your expensive amplifier “Sniff-out” RFI or TVI caused by
from overheating, tube damage, power rusty guy wires, rain gutters, clotheslines
supply stress and arc-over during tune- and others by generating full peak power
up. It prevents premature failure and without amplifier damage. Also use to
costly component replacements. evaluate wattmeters and QSK systems. . . . with External Duty Cycle and
AMERITRON’s innovative pulse Set and forget internal trimpots let you Pulse Rate Controls
tuning technology lets you tune your tailor duty cycle and pulse rate precisely ATP-102, $79.95. Deluxe version
amplifier at full peak output power for for your rig and amplifier. Plugs into has Duty Cycle and Pulse Rate
best linearity. It keeps average power to your rig’s CW key jack. Simply press Controls on front panel for easy per-
a low safe level to prevent overheating Pulse Tune button and tune your amplifi- formance testing of wattmeters, QSK
and power supply stress. er normally for maximum power output. systems and other equipment.

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AMERITRON HF Mobile “Screwdriver” Antenna Programmable 10-Memory

1.2 kW... 3.5-30 MHz continuous ...1.5:1 VSWR...more! Screwdriver Controller
New Lexan cover is super durable and The SDC-102 lets you
protects your Ameritron screwdriver for save 10 screwdriver antenna
years of trouble-free service. positions in memory.
The decoupler we use is CNC machined With a push of a button,
for tight tolerances with custom finger- you can quickly return to
stock designed to contact 3 turns of coil all any saved position.
the time with over 25 pounds of combined Up/Down buttons let
contact pressure. With this design you can you manually move the
antenna to any desired posi- SDC-102
run up to 1.2 kilowatts PEP, trouble free.
It's so superior to anything else on the mar- tion. A 4-digit turns counter $
with bright see-in-the-sun
129
95
Ship Code A
ket that we put our outstanding AMER-
ITRON warranty behind it. LEDs gives you precise antenna position.
SDA-100 We use a new heavy duty Pittman com- The antenna always moves to its desired
$
409 95 mercial 12 volt gear motor, which is very
durable and quiet while receive tuning.
position from the bottom, insuring that the
motor is always loaded the same.
Suggested
This motor is super heavy duty for years of Ameritron’s AutoParkTM feature automati-
Retail trouble-free service. Antennas come with cally bottoms your antenna for parking in
sensors already installed so if you add an your garage and resets and calibrates your
auto controller, everything is ready. counter each time to eliminate antenna slip-
The AMERITRON SDA-100 includes: page and turns count errors.
Up/Down switch; 5 feet of motor DC Ameritron’s Dead-OnSTOPTM feature
cable with detachable weather sealed con- eliminates overshoot for dead-on stops.
nector; decoupling toroid matching coils. Ameritron’s StallProtectorTM feature shuts
SDA-100 comes in a handsome black, off stalled motors to prevent motor burnout.
AMERITRON's SDA-100 is the best Motor current can be monitored for signs
built, best looking, best performing HF using Dupont Basecoat/Clearcoat system.
Optional accessories: of trouble and to determine stall current.
mobile screwdriver antenna in the world! Motor direction can be reversed so the UP
Properly installed on your vehicle this SDM-100, $99.95. Stainless steel button is always up. Compatible with single/
antenna covers 80-10 Meters with a 6 foot flange mount base bracket , with multi- dual magnetic sensors. 31/2Wx31/4Hx11/4D in.
whip. Remove the whip for 40-6 Meters. ple pre-punched holes. The SDA-100
What makes our antennas stand above mounting rod is a 1-in. pipe thread Automatic Screwdriver Antenna
all the rest is that our CNC machined com- 14-inches long. Ship Code B. Controller for Icom Transceivers
ponents are from aircraft aluminum or stain- SWP-100, $24.95. 6-ft stain- Ameritron’s SDC-103
less steel and blueprinted, meaning you can less steel whip. is perfect for your Icom
take the antennas apart and mix them up, SMC-100, $4.95. Shunt matching radio equipped with a CI-
then reassemble and they work the same. coil with solder lugs. For use at base of V interface. Connect the SDC-103

Our fiberglass coil form is approxi- mobile/screwdriver antennas with high SWR. controller to your Icom rig
mately 2 inches in diameter. Other antenna Combination Prices SDA-110, and the SDC-103 receives
builders know fiberglass is better but they $509.95. Combination of SDA-100 mobile the frequency data and
choose not to use it because of the expense screwdriver antenna, SDC-100 auto-con- will automatically tune SDC-103
and difficulty in machining. We use 14
gauge wire for high power capability,
troller, and SWP-100 whip.
SDA-112, $539.95. Combination of SDA-
your screwdriver antenna. Has $
all features of the SDC-102. 14995
Ship Code A
wound at eight turns an inch for maximum 100, SDC-102 and SWP-100. 3 /2Wx3 /4Hx1 /4D inches.
1 1 1

efficiency. We machine groove our coils so SDA-113, $559.95. Combination of SDA- SRS-100, $29.95. Magnetic sensor kit for
they will not loosen up or jam -- they won't 100 screwdriver antenna, SDC-103 auto- High Sierra to use SDC-100/102/103. Not
wear out, for years of trouble free service! controller, and SWP-100 whip. compatible with SidekickTM.
SRS-1001, $9.95. Magnetic sensor kit for
Hi-Q antennas to use SDC-100/102/103.
Ameritron Mobile Installation Accessories
ALS-500M DC Power Wire Harness Remote Power ON/OFF for Amplifier Ameritron Digital
10-22500, $49.95. Get MIA-3, $59.95. 12 Screwdriver Controller
an extra DC power har- VDC Bosch relay. Turns 4-digit super bright LEDs tell
ness for your ALS-500M amplifier high current DC you exactly where your antenna
amplifier. Saves you from supply line ON/OFF is postioned! Re-tune exactly --
the hassle of moving your remotely with vehicle fast, no guessing. Digital count
amp cable assembly. Fully assembled 8 ignition switch. SPST, range -999 to +999. On/ off/
foot cable, fuse holders and fuses included. heavy duty dual contacts. Handles 75 Amps. reset switch for easy calibration.
4Wx11/2H x2D”. Use 13.8VDC. SDC-100B
In-Line Fuse Holder/Distribution Block
MIA-1, $6.95.
Battery Post Break-out Block
MIA-4, $14.95. Don’t dam-
SRS-100, $29.95. Magnetic $
sensor kit for High Sierra. Not 109 95
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AGU in-line fuse age your amp because of poor compatible with SidekickTM.
holder; heavy battery connections. Replace old SRS-1001, $9.95. Magnetic sensor kit for
duty, waterproof, clamps with this gold metal
handles to 80A, battery break-out block. Has 4 Hi-Q Antennas.
4-10 gauge wire, AWG terminal for your auto battery and
built-in mounting bracket. two 8 AWG connections for your amplifier. High Current Amplifier Power Cable
MIA-2, Highly flexible,
$14.95. Braided Ground Strips 105 degrees celsius,
AGU in-line MIA-5, $6.95. Makes 600 Volts, tinned copper PVC cable. PVC
fused power solid grounding for your jacket is resistant to oil, fuel, acids, grease and
distribution mobile radio or screw- abrasion. Intended for mobile installation.
block; 1 driver antenna installtion.
Part# Red Part# Blk Cost/Ft Description
input for 4 Made from ultra-fine tinned 871-1022 871-1000 .49 10AWG, 19/23, .176” OD
gauge wire, 2 outputs for up to 8-gauge copper braid. Extremely flexible. 7/8-inch 871-0822 871-0800 $1.32 8 AWG, 19/21, .217” OD
wire, plastic cover with mounting ears. width, 13” long. 3/8” holes on each end. 871-0622 871-0600 $1.84 6AWG, 49/22.5, .330” OD
871-0422 871-0400 $2.36 4AWG, 70/22.5, .380” OD
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AL-811/AL-811H AL-80B AL-572 AL-800 AL-800H

Specifications: Specifications: Specifications: Specifications: Specifications:
Input: Input:
Circuit type: Pi-network, Input: Input: Input:
Circuit type: Pi-network, Circuit type: Pi-network, Circuit type: Pi-network, Circuit type: Pi-network,
slug tuned coils. slug tuned coils.
Maximum VSWR at reso- slug tuned coils. resistor attenuated. slug tuned coils.
Maximum VSWR at reso- Maximum VSWR at reso- Maximum VSWR at reso- Maximum VSWR at reso-
nance: 1.3:1 nance: 1.3:1 or less.
Minimum 2:1 VSWR nance: 1.3:1 or less. nance: 1.3:1 or less. nance: 1.3:1 or less.
Minimum 2:1 VSWR Minimum 2:1 VSWR Minimum 2:1 VSWR Minimum 2:1 VSWR
bandwidth: 15%. Max. bandwidth: 20% of center
drive power permissable: bandwidth: 20% of center bandwidth: within +20% bandwidth: within 20% of
frequency. Max. drive frequency. Max. drive or -40% of selected band. center frequency. Max.
AL-811: 80 Watts; AL- power permissable: 100
811H: 100 Watts. Typical power permissable: 100 Max. drive power per- drive power permissable:
Watts. Typical drive for Watts. missable: 100 Watts. 100 Watts PEP. Typical
drive rated output: AL- full power output: 85 W.
811: 60 Watts; AL-811H: Typical drive for full Typical drive for full drive for full power out-
Output: power output: 70 Watts. power output: 70 Watts. put: 55 Watts.
75 Watts Typical SSB PEP voice
Output: Output: Output: Output:
operation: 1000 Watts. Typical SSB PEP voice Circuit type Pi/Pi-network Circuit type Pi/Pi-network
Typical SSB PEP voice Typical CW operation:
operation: AL-811: 600 operation: 1300 Watts output. Typical SSB PEP output. Typical SSB PEP
800 Watts. 1/2 hour PEP nominal (7 MHz). voice operation: 1250 voice operation: 1500+
Watts, AL-811H: 800 two tone test:
Watts. Typical CW operation: Watts. Watts. Typical CW con-
800 Watts. 1/2 hour con- 900 Watts nominal. Typical CW continuous tinuous operation: 1500
Typical CW operation: tinuous carrier (RTTY):
AL-811: 400 Watts; AL- 1/2 hour PEP two tone operation: 1000 Watts. Watts. 1/2 hour PEP two
500 Watts. test: 1000 Watts. 1/2 hour PEP two tone tone test: 1500 Watts. 1/2
811H: 600 Watts. 1/2 hour Power Supply:
PEP two tone test: 1/2 hour continuous car- test: 1000 Watts. 1/2 hour hour continuous carrier
Circuit type: Full wave rier (RTTY): 650 Watts. continuous carrier (RTTY): 1000 Watts.
AL-811: 500 Watts; AL- voltage doubler. No load
811H: 650 Watts. 1/2 hour Power Supply: (RTTY): 750 Watts. Power Supply:
voltage: 3000 Volts. Full Circuit type: Full wave Power Supply: Circuit type: Full wave
continuous carrier load voltage: 2700 Volts.
(RTTY): AL-811: 300 voltage doubler. No load Circuit type: Full wave voltage doubler. No load
Full load current: .450 voltage: 2800 Volts. Full voltage doubler. No load voltage: 2600 Volts. Full
Watts input; AL-811H: 400 Amp. Regulation: 10%.
Watts input. load voltage: 2500 Volts. voltage: 2600 Volts. Full load voltage: 2250 Volts.
Transformer: 26 pounds. Full load current: .7 Amp. load voltage: 2300 Volts. Full load current: 1.2
Power Supply: Capacitors: 33 uFd total,
Circuit type: full wave Regulation: 14% or less. Full load current: 1 Amperes. Regulation:
computer grade. Transformer: 21 pounds. Ampere. Regulation: 12% 15%. Transformer: 32
bridge. No load voltage: Maximum draw at rated
1700 Volts. Full load volt- Capacitors: 33 mFd total, or less. Transformer: 32 pounds grain oriented El
output: 12 Amps. AC computer grade. pounds grain oriented El lamination. Capacitors:
age: 1500 Volts. Full load Input: 120 V, 50/60 Hz.
current: AL-811: 550 mA; Maximum draw at rated lamination. Capacitors: 63 uFd total, high current
Tubes: output: 16 Amps. AC 78 uFd total, high current computer grade.
AL-811H: 650 mA. Type: Classic 3-500.
Regulation: 10%. Input: 120 V, 50/60 Hz. computer grade. Maximum draw at rated
Continuous dissipation: Tubes: Type: 572B (x4). Maximum draw at rated output: 13 Amps at 240
Maximum draw at rated 500 Watts. Warm-up
output: AL-811: 8 A; AL- Continuous dissipation: output: 12 Amps. AC VAC. Typical line current
time: 5 seconds. 640 Watts. Input: 120 V, 50/60 Hz. at 1500 Watt PEP output: 9
811H: 10A. AC Input: Metering:
120 V, 50/60 Hz (AL- Warm-up time: 5 seconds. Tubes: EimacR 3CX800A7. Amps at 240 VAC. Power
Multimeter: reads HV, Metering: Continuous dissipation: line current in standby: .5
811/H) 240 V, 50/60 Hz forward power, reflected
(AL-811X/AL-811HX). Multimeter: reads HV, 800 Watts. Warm-up Amperes at 240 VAC.
power, SWR, ALC, ALC forward power, reflected time: 180 seconds. Tubes:EimacR (2)
Tubes: set. Current Meter:
Type: (AL-811: 3) power, SWR, ALC, ALC Estimated life: 6,000 3CX800A7. Continuous
Reads plate and grid cur- set. Current Meter: hours ICAS. dissipation: 800 Watts per
(AL-811H: 4) 811A verti- rent.
cally mounted. Reads plate and grid cur- Metering: tube, 1600 Watts total.
ALC: rent. Multimeter: reads Peak Warm-up time: 180 sec-
Continuous dissipation: True ALC 0-10V negative,
65 Watts per tube. Warm- ALC: forward power, Peak onds. Estimated life:
front panel adjustable. True ALC 0-10V negative, reflected power, SWR, 8,000 hours ICAS.
up time: Efficiency CW: Typically
5 seconds front panel adjustable. ALC threshold, ALC out- Metering:
66% or greater. Efficiency CW: Typically put voltage, and high volt- Multimeter: reads Peak
Metering: *Efficiency SSB (envelope
Multimeter: reads HV and 60% or greater. age. Current Meter: forward power, Peak
crest): Approximately 66% *Efficiency SSB (envelope Reads plate and grid cur- reflected power, SWR,
plate current. Grid Meter: or greater.
Reads PA grid current crest): Typically 60% or rent. ALC threshold, ALC out-
MARS/WARC: greater. ALC: put voltage, and high volt-
ALC: Yes, set to the nearest
Negative going, 0-20 V, MARS/WARC: Negative going, 0-10 Volts, age. Current Meter:
band. Yes, set to the nearest phono jack output, front Reads plate and grid cur-
adjustable, phono jack Connectors:
*Efficiency SSB (envelope band. panel adjustments. rent.
Keying: Supplies 100 mA Connectors: Efficiency CW: Approx- ALC:
crest): greater than 70% when grounded, built-in
MARS/WARC: Keying: Supplies 100 mA imately 66% or greater. Negative going, 0-10 Volts,
back-pulse cancelling when grounded, built-in *Efficiency SSB (envelope phono jack output, front
Yes, set to the nearest diode, protects the exciter.
band. back-pulse cancelling crest): Approximately 66% panel adjustments.
12 VDC open circuit. diode, protects the exciter. or greater. Efficiency CW: Typically
Connectors: RF input:
Relay: engages amplifier 12 VDC open circuit. MARS/WARC: 65% or greater.
SO-239, 50 Ohm input. RF input: Yes, set to the nearest *Efficiency SSB (envelope
when grounded. +12 VDC RF Out:
open circuit and supplies SO-239, 50 Ohm input. band. crest): Approximately 65%
50 Ohms with full power RF Out: Connectors: or greater.
100 mA when grounded. A into any SWR below 3:1.
built-in back-pulse can- 50 Ohms with full power Keying: Requires contact MARS/WARC:
Power: into any SWR below 3:1. closure or sink of +12 Yes, set to the nearest
celling diode protects the NEMA 5-15P, 120 Volts.
exciter. Power: VDC at 100 mA, back band.
Dimensions: NEMA 5-15P, 120 Volts. pulse protected, phono Connectors:
RF input: 151/2Dx141/2Wx81/2H inch-
SO-239, 50 Ohm input. Dimensions: jack. Keying: Engages contact
es. 151/2Dx141/2Wx81/2H inch- RF input: closure or sink of +12
RF Out: Operating Weight:
50 Ohms with full power es. SO-239, 50 Ohm input. VDC at 100 mA, back
48 pounds. Operating Weight: RF Out: pulse protected phono jack.
into any SWR below 3:1. Shipping Weight:
Power: 40 pounds. 50 Ohms with full power RF input:
Unit, 54 lbs.; Tube, 3 lbs. Shipping Weight: into any SWR below 3:1. SO-239, 50 Ohm input.
NEMA 5-15P, 120 Volts. Frequency Coverage:
Dimensions: 48 lbs. Power: Power:
Domestic model: 160, 80, Frequency Coverage: NEMA 5-15P, 120 Volts. NEMA 5-15P, 240 Volts.
151/2Dx133/4Wx81/4H inch- 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Meters.
es. Domestic model: 160, 80, Dimensions: Dimensions:
10/12 Meters with modifi- 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Meters. 171/4Dx141/2Wx81/2H inch- 171/4Dx141/2Wx81/2H inch-
Operating Weight: cation. Must present FCC
32 pounds. 10/12 Meters with modifi- es. es.
license at time of sale to cation. Must present FCC Operating Weight: 51 lbs. Operating Weight:
Shipping Weight: obtain modification details.
41 pounds. license at time of sale to Shipping Weight: 52 pounds.
Third Order IMD at obtain details. Unit, 59 lbs,; Tubes, 3 lbs. Shipping Weight:
Frequency Coverage: Rated Output: -35 dB.
Domestic model: 160, 80, Third Order IMD at Frequency Coverage: Unit, 60 lbs,; Tubes, 5 lbs.
40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Meters. Rated Output: -34 dB Domestic model: 160, 80, Frequency Coverage:
10/12 Meters with modifi- (below PEP rated output). 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Meters. Domestic model: 160, 80,
cation. Must present FCC 10/12 Meters with modifi- 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Meters.
* Exact performance measurements may vary due to the cation. Must present FCC 10/12 Meters with modifi-
license at time of sale to accuracy of test equipment and the measurement meth-
obtain modification details. license. cation. Third Order IMD
ods used. (Prices and specifications subject to change Third Order IMD at at Rated Output: -35 dB.
Third Order IMD at without notice or obligation).
Rated Output: -33 dB. Rated Output: -35 dB.

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AL-82 AL-1200 AL-1500 ALS-600 ALS-500M

Specifications: Specifications: Specifications: Specifications: Specifications:
Input: Input: Input: Circuit type: Pi- Frequency Coverage: Frequency Coverage:
Circuit type: Pi-net- Circuit type: Pi-net- network, slug tuned (US) 1.5 to 22 MHz (US) 1.5 to 22 MHz
work, slug tuned coils. work, slug tuned coils. coils. Maximum continuous; (Export) continuous; (Export)
Maximum VSWR at Maximum VSWR at VSWR at resonance: 1.5-30 MHz continuous. 1.5-30 MHz continuous.
resonance: 1.2:1 resonance: 1.2:1 or less. 1.3:1 or less. Minimum Input: Circuit type: Input: Circuit type:
Minimum 2:1 VSWR Minimum 2:1 VSWR 2:1 VSWR bandwidth: Broadband, resistor Broadband, resistor
bandwidth: 20%. bandwidth: 20% of 20% of center frequen- swamped. Maximum swamped. Maximum
Max. drive power per- center frequency. Max. cy. Max. drive power VSWR at resonance: VSWR at resonance:
missable: 130 Watts. drive power permiss- permissable: 100 Watts. 1.5:1. Bandwidth: 1.5:1. Bandwidth:
Typical drive rated able: 130 Watts. Typical drive for full Broadband. Maximum Broadband. Maximum
output: 100 Watts Typical drive for full power output: 65 Watts. drive power permissi- drive power permissi-
Output: power output: 130 W. Output: Circuit type: ble: 100 Watts. Typical ble: 100 Watts. Typical
Typical SSB PEP voice Output: Pi-L. 1/2 hour continu- drive for rated output: drive for rated output:
operation: 1500 Watts. Circuit type: Pi-L. 1/2 ous carrier: 1500 100 Watts. 60 Watts.
Typical CW continu- hour PEP two tone Watts. 30 second con- Output: Circuit: Output: Circuit:
ous operation: 1500 test: 1800 Watts. 30 sec- tinuous carrier: 2500 Broadband, low pass. Broadband, low pass.
Watts. 30 second PEP ond PEP two tone test: Watts plus. 1/2 hour Typical SSB PEP voice Typical SSB PEP voice
two tone test: 1800 Watts plus. PEP two tone test: operation: 600 Watts operation: 500 Watts
1800 Watts plus. 1/2 Power Supply: 2500 Watts plus. 30 sec- PEP. Typical CW PEP. Typical CW
hour PEP two-tone Circuit type: Full wave ond PEP two tone test: operation: 500 Watts. operation: 400 W.
test: 1800 Watts. bridge, capacitor input. 2500 Watts plus. Power requirement for Power requirement for
Power Supply: No load voltage: 3600 Power Supply: amplifier: amplifier:
Circuit type: full wave Volts. Full load volt- Circuit type: Full wave 50 VDC, 25 Amps, +/- 14-16 VDC, 80A (peak).
bridge, capacitor input. age: 3300 Volts. Full bridge, capacitor input. 14 VDC, 1 Amp. Output devices:
No load voltage: 3600 load current: .8 Amp. No load voltage: 3600 Output devices: Transistor, (4) 2SC2879.
Volts. Full load volt- Regulation: 10% or Volts. Full load volt- Power MOSFET (4) Metering:
age: 3300 Volts. Full better. age: 3300 Volts. Full MRF-150. Current meter, 0-100 A.
load current: .8 Amp. Transformer: 32 lb. load current: 1 Amp. Metering: ALC: None.
Regulation: 10% or HypersilR. Regulation: 10% typi- Amplifier-Cross-needle Efficiency CW: 40%.
better. Transformer: 32 Capacitors: 26 uFd cal. Transformer: 32 meter for VSWR, FWD, Efficiency SSB: (enve-
lb HypersilR, capacitors: total, computer grade. lb. HypersilR. reflected true peak indi- lope crest) 45%.
26 uFd total, computer Maximum draw at Capacitors: 26 uFd cating wattmeter. MARS/WARC: Yes,
grade. Maximum draw rated output: 13 Amps. total, computer grade. ALC: continuous coverage.
at rated output: 13 AC Input: 240 V, 50/60 Maximum draw at Negative going 12 Keying: Relay closure
Amps. AC Input: 240 Hz. rated output: 15 Amps. VDC, adjustable, RCA or sinking to ground of
V, 50/60 Hz. Tubes: AC Input: 240 V, 50/60 phono jack. Efficiency +12 VDC at 100 mA,
Tubes: Type: EimacR Hz. CW: 50%. Efficiency RCA phono jack.
Type: 3-500 Classic (2). 3CX1200Z7. Tubes: SSB: (envelope crest) Power Supply connec-
Continuous dissipa- Continuous dissipa- Type: EimacR 55%. tor: Beau multi-contact
tion: 1000 Watts. tion: 1200 Watts. 3CX1500/8877. MARS/WARC: Yes, male chassis mount.
Warm-up time: 5 sec- Warm-up time: 5 sec. Continuous dissipa- continuous coverage. Power Supply Cable: 8
onds. Metering: tion: 1500 Watts. Keying: foot pre-wired with
Metering: Multimeter: Reads Warm-up time: 180 sec. Relay closure or sinking Beau connector on one
Multimeter: Plate cur- plate current, plate volt- Metering: to ground of +12 VDC end; other end with 5/8
rent, plate voltage, age, drive/ALC, power Multimeter: Reads at 100 mA, RCA phono inch ring lugs, 10 gauge
drive/ALC, power out- output (PEP Watts). plate current, plate volt- jack. wire (x2), in line fuse
put (PEP Watts). Grid Grid Meter: Reads grid age, drive/ALC, power Power Supply connec- holders, fuses included.
Meter: Reads PA grid current. output (PEP Watts). tor: Beau multi-contact RF Connectors:
current ALC: Grid Meter: Reads grid male chassis mount. SO-239 for input and
ALC: Negative going, 0-20 current. RF Connectors: output.
Negative going, 0-20 V, Volts, adjustable, phono ALC: Negative going, SO-239 for input and Dimensions:
phono jack jack. 0-20 Volts, adjustable, output. 151/2Dx87/8Wx33/4H in.
Efficiency CW: 65% Efficiency CW: 65%. phono jack. Dimensions: Operating Weight:
typical. *Efficiency *Efficiency SSB (enve- Efficiency CW: 65%. 12Dx91/2Wx71/8H inches. 7.5 lbs.
SSB (envelope crest): lope crest): 62%. *Efficiency SSB (enve- Operating Weight: Shipping Weight:
62% typical. MARS/WARC: Yes, set lope crest): 62%. 12.5 lbs. 12 lbs.
MARS/WARC: to the nearest band. MARS/WARC: Shipping Weight: Third Order IMD at
Yes, set to the nearest Connectors: Yes, set to the nearest 18 lbs. (amp only). rated Output:
band. Keying: Engages ampli- amateur band. Third Order IMD at -35 dB PEP or better.
Connectors: fier when grounded, +12 Connectors: rated Output:
Keying: engages ampli- VDC open circuit and Keying: Engages ampli- -35 dB PEP or better. ALS-600SPS
fier when grounded. supplies 100 mA when fier when grounded, +12 ALS-600PS
+12 VDC open circuit grounded, built-in back- VDC. 100 mA when Switching Power
and supplies 100 mA pulse cancelling diode grounded, built-in back- Power Supply Supply Specs:
when grounded. A protects the exciter. pulse cancelling diode Specifications: Line Input:
built-in back-pulse can- RF input: protects the exciter. Line Input: 120 VAC/240 VAC.
celling diode protects SO-239, 50 Ohm input. RF input: 120 VAC/240 VAC. Output: 50 VDC, 25
the exciter. Power: SO-239, 50 Ohm input. Output: 50 VDC, 25 Amps, +/-14 VDC, 1 A.
RF input: NEMA 5-15P, 240 Volts. Power: Amps, +/-14 VDC, 1 Metering:
SO-239, 50 Ohm input. Dimensions: NEMA 6-15P, 240 Volts. Amp. Cross-needle for
Power: 181/2Dx17Wx10H in. Dimensions: Metering: volt/amp.
NEMA 6-15P, 240 Volts. Operating Weight: 181/2Dx17Wx10H in. Cross-needle for Output Cable:
Dimensions: 77 pounds. Operating Weight: volt/amp. 6 foot prewired cable
181/2Dx17Wx10H in. Shipping Weight: 77 pounds. Output Cable: with Beau multi-contact
Operating Weight: Unit, 50 lb., Tube, 5 lb., Shipping Weight: 6 foot prewired cable connector to mate with
76 pounds. Transformer 35 lb. Unit, 50 lb., Tube, 3 lb., with Beau multi-contact ALS-600 amplifier.
Shipping Weight: Frequency Coverage: Transformer 35 lb. connector to mate with Dimensions:
Unit, 50 lbs.; Tubes, 6 Domestic model: 160, Frequency Coverage: ALS-600 amplifier. 141/2Dx9Wx6H inches.
lbs.; Transformer, 35 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 Domestic model: 160, Dimensions: Operating Weight:
lbs. Meters. 10/12 Meters 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 12Dx91/2Wx6H inches. 10 lbs.*
Frequency Coverage: with modification. Must Meters. 10/12 Meters Operating Weight: Shipping Weight:
Domestic model: 160, present FCC license at with modification. Must 32 lbs.* 15 lbs.*
80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 time of sale to obtain present FCC license at Shipping Weight: AC Line Connector:
Meters. 10/12 Meters details. time of sale to obtain 37 lbs.* NEMA-5-15P.
with modification. Must Third Order IMD at details. AC Line Connector:
NEMA-5-15P. Note:
present FCC license at Rated Output: -34 dB Third Order IMD at * Total Shipping weight
time of sale to obtain at 1500 Watts output. Rated Output: -36 dB. Note: for ALS-600 Amplifier
modification details. * Total Shipping weight and ALS-600SPS power
Third Order IMD at * Exact performance measurements may vary due to the accura- for ALS-600 Amplifier supply is 33 lbs.,
Rated Output: cy of test equipment and the measurement methods used. and ALS-600PS power shipped together.
-34 dB at 1500 Watts (Prices and specifications subject to change without notice or supply is 57 lbs.,
Output. obligation). shipped together.
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AMERITRON True Legal Limit TM Tuner

Easily handles 1500 Watts continuous carrier even on 160 Meters . . . High-current edge-wound silver plated
Roller Inductor . . . Two 500 pf high capacitance tuning capacitors with 6:1 vernier reduction drives . . . 3 core
choke balun . . . Six position antenna switch . . . True peak reading Cross-Needle SWR/Wattmeter . . .
Super Balun, 6 position Antenna Switch
Super heavy duty three core choke
balun lets you match virtually any balanced
feedline antenna without core saturation.
A 6 position antenna switch lets you
select your desired operating antenna.
Read true Peak Power
Ameritron’s active electronic true peak
reading meter accurately reads forward and
reflected power and SWR simultaneously
on a super-bright LED lighted Cross-
Needle meter.
Roomy Cabinet maintains High-Q
Roomy extra-strong .080 inch thick alu-
minum cabinet gives highest efficiency and
lowest loss. 131/4Wx55/8 Hx171/2 D inches.
Legendary After-Sale Service

59995
• Handles well over 1.5 kW carrier Super High ATR-30
$
Has Ameritron’s superb one year limited
• Super High Current edge-wound Current warranty with legendary customer service.
silver plated Roller Inductor Roller
• 500 pf tuning capacitors with 6:1 Inductor Suggested Retail ATR-20 Antenna Tuner . . .
vernier reduction drives You’ll see
• 3 core choke balun Ameritron’s new super high current air
• 6 position antenna switch core roller inductor. It’s edge wound from
a thick solid copper strip and silver plated.
• True peak reading meter with This produces a large surface area and a
LED Meter Light massive conductor. It can carry huge circu-
lating RF currents and withstand tremen-
AMERITRON’s ATR-30 True Legal dous heat that’ll melt or burn ordinary
LimitTM roller inductor antenna tuner is ham roller inductors.
radio’s toughest! It’ll handle 1500 Watts
continuous carrier output on all modes and
A gear driven turns counter and crank
knob gives you precise inductance control.
ATR-20, $459.95. Handles 1.2
all HF bands into most antennas -- even on kW PEP SSB. Slightly less on 160
160 Meters where most antenna tuners fail. Two 500 pf Tuning Capacitors Meters. 131/2W x51/2H x131/4D inches.
It’s perfect for Ameritron’s most power- Two 500 pf -- the highest of any anten- Roller inductor T-network, peak reading
ful amplifiers where the ATR-30 just loafs. na tuner -- variable transmitting capacitors SWR/Wattmeter with super-bright LED,
All band coverage lets you operate 1.8- give you no-arc wide range impedance
matching for true high power performance. covers 1.8-30 MHz, 6 position antenna
30 MHz including all MARS and WARC switch, balun. Great for Ameritron’s widely
bands. 6:1 vernier reduction drives makes
capacitor tuning smooth and easy. popular one killowatt AL-80B Amplifier!
Precision Single Needle Fan Cooled Legal Limit Oil-filled
SWR/Wattmeters Dry Dummy Load Dummy Load
AMERITRON’s
2500 Watt fan AMERITRON’s
cooled dummy Legal Limit oil
load handles filled dummy
any legal load lets you run
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amplifier, legal limit of
and lets 1500 Watts for a
you tune-up full five minutes.
AWM-20 These precision, your expensive ADL-1500 has
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power for one minute on, ten minutes off. Legal Limit oil filled
Reflected power at-a-glance. Large Handles 300 Watts continuous. SWR is dummy load gives you Suggested Retail
25/8x11/4” lighted meter Lamp requires less than 1.25 to 1 below 30 MHz and less SWR under 1.2 to 30 ADL-1500
13.8 VDC or 110 VAC operation. SO-239 than 1.4 from 30 to 60 MHz.
connectors with gold-plated center pins, all Four 50 Ohm non-inductive super high
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metal cabinet with rubber feet. Compact Oil included.

energy density resistors are used. Each has Durable, sturdy gallon
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Choose from 4 models. joules per cubic inch per second with a specifications and power curve.
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AWM-20 144
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bronzed cabinet for easy reference. Uses
AWM-23 $12495 125-525 MHz 200 W 5/20/200W 12 VDC. Measures 9 /2Dx8 /4Wx4H inch-
1 1

es. Has SO-239 connectors. 5 pounds. ADL-21, $29.95. 1 Gallon Industrial

AWM-24 $17995 1.8-525 MHz 200 W 5/20/200W Grade Transformer oil.
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AMERITRON RCS-4 Remote Coax Switch

Now covers 6 Meters . . . improved relays . . . Greater Power Handling!
RCS-4 Ameritron RCS-4 is a remote Lightning Protected
$
15995 controlled coax switch that selects
Suggested Retail 1 of 4 outputs by supplying all
model RCS-4L, $19995
control voltages through the coax. heavy duty 16 ampere hermetically sealed relays
Elimination of control cables gives you a on a rugged G-10 fiberglass circuit board.
fast, neat and inexpensive installation -- only 1 Quality components are used throughout the
coax line for 4 antennas. entire unit to ensure maximum life for the some-
You get two units -- the switching box times difficult-to-reach switching box.
(53/8Dx7Wx3H inches.) that can be tower, mast RCS-4 operates 120 VAC. RCS-4X for
or wall mounted and the control console 220/240 VAC. RCS-4 allows safe operation with
(61/8Dx51/4Wx 33/8H inches.) that is located at 14 Volts control voltage.
your operating station. Frequencies 1.5 - 100 MHz are covered by
The attractive indoor console has bright LED this excellent station accessory. Handles over
antenna selector indicators. 2.5 kW.
A steel enclosure provides 100% shielding to Specifications:
prevent RFI and TVI. 4 positions; Loss at 30 MHz less than 0.1
Switching time is 50 milliseconds. Teflon(R) dB; VSWR is under 1.25:1, 1.5-60 MHz;
SO-239 connectors provide reliable connections. Impedance: 50 Ohms; Power: >2.5 kW aver-
The weatherproof switching box uses three age continuous.

RCS-8V HF to VHF/UHF Remote Coax Switch

RCS-8V Eliminate a tangle of troublesome
169 installation -- with just a single feed-
$
Suggested Retail
95 coax and have a simple and neat Lightning Protected
model RCS-8VL, $20995
line.
The RCS-8V consists of two units -- the source or RCS-8VX for 220/240 VAC. Use
weatherproof switching box that mounts on any 6 conductor control line (not supplied)
your tower or mast and the control unit and allows safe operation with 14V control
that’s placed at your operating station. voltage.
VSWR is less than 1.2 from DC to 250 RCS-8VN, $169.95. Same as RCS-8V but
MHz and less than 0.1 dB loss at 150 MHz -- has N- type connectors instead of SO-239.
great for the HF/VHF/UHF operator. SPECIFICATIONS:
It handles over 5 kW below 30 MHz and Number of antenna positions: 5.
1 kW at 150 MHz. You can ground unused Loss at 150 MHz: less than 0.1 dB.
positions or leave them open. VSWR: under 1.2:1 from DC to 250 MHz.
The indoor control unit is all metal to pre- Impedance: 50 Ohms. Power Capability:
vent RFI and TVI. It also has LEDs to indi- >5 kW below 30 MHz, 1 kW at 150 MHz.
cate the antenna you’ve selected. Power requirements: 12 VDC @ 100 mA.
A Lexan scratch-proof panel has a mark- AC adapter supplied. Connectors: Teflon(R)
Ameritron’s Remote Coax Switch lets able surface for labeling your antenna posi-
you remotely switch up to five separate SO-239 for RCS-8V; “N” for RCS-8VN.
tions. Control Box: 6Dx61/8W x21/4H inches.
antennas using one inexpensive small control RCS-8V operates from a 120 VAC power
line (like standard telephone wire) -- Switch Box: 53/8Dx7Wx3H inches.

RCS-10 Remote Coax Switch with 8 positions

RCS-10 with just a single coax feedline. Lightning Protected
$
179 95
Suggested Retail
The RCS-10 consists of two
units -- the weatherproof switch-
model RCS-10L, $219.95
ing box that mounts on your tower VSWR: Under 1.25:1 below 30 MHz;
or mast and the control unit that’s placed at Under 1.3:1 below 60 MHz; Under 1.8:1
your operating station. below 150 MHz.
Outdoor Unit Features: Impedance: 50 Ohms.
Inexpensive and simple wiring: selects Power Capability: >5 kW into 50 Ohms
up to eight antennas using one four conduc- below 30 MHz.
tor telephone type control line. Power Requirement: RCS-10, 10-15 VDC
High Power Capability: The RCS-10 or 120 VAC with AC adaptor supplied.
relay box will handle over 5 kW into RCS-10X, 10-15 VDC or 230 VAC with
matched loads below 30 MHz. AC adaptor supplied. Relay Switch
SPECIFICATIONS: Control Line: 4 conductors telephone-type
Long Relay Life: UL/CSA/VDE cable, not supplied. Relay Control Line
approved sealed relays with 16 ampere Voltage: 10-15 VDC at less than 300 mA.
switching current rating. Tested to with- Flexible Control Box with External
stand 1200V RMS. Flexible Mounting: Interface: Accepts and outputs one-of-
RCS-10 hardware accepts mast sizes from eight and outputs three-line BCD data to
Ameritron’s RCS-10 remote coax 1 inch to 2 inches. Reliable Connectors: remote relay unit. Highly Weather
switch selects one of eight antennas using Teflon UHF-style SO-239 females, internal Resistant: Sealed relays, stainless hard-
an inexpensive three or four conductor con- barrier strip for control lines. Low Voltage: ware, and U-V resistant cover. Easy-to-
trol line (such as standard telephone wire). Requires 10-15 Volts at less than 300 mA. Read Antenna Indicators: Eight wide-
Eliminate a tangle of troublesome coax Number of Antenna Positions: 8. spaced LED’s indicate the selected antenna.
and have a simple and neat installation -- Frequency Coverage: DC to 100 MHz. Size: Control Box:61/4Wx31/4Hx45/8D in.
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AMERITRON Automatic Remote Antenna Coax Switch

Automatically reads data from your transceiver and selects up to 8 pre-programmed antennas . . .
The RCS-12 is an automatic remote RCS-12 goes to the last antenna used
antenna switch. It reads information from for that band.
the transceiver and selects the pre-pro- RCS-12 makes it impossible to
grammed antenna automatically. Pro- put the radio on the wrong antenna.
gramming is as easy as a push of a button. It’s impossible to switch relays while
It works with most Icom,Yaesu, Kenwood the amplifier is on, whether you are
and other rigs that have a band data output switching stacks, directions, or
line. It has a manual/automatic switch that antenna arrays or any combination of
will allow manual selection of antennas as the three. RCS-12 works with four-
well. It has eight LEDs to indicate which ble with virtually any antenna squares, stacking systems, directional
switching system. It works RCS-12C
antenna is selected.
RCS-12 stops expensive antenna with BCD or one-of-eight out-
puts, and is fully compatible
239
$ 95 arrays and other combos of up to 8
antenna selections.
switching damage. No HOT switching Suggested Retail Measures 81/4Wx21/4Hx7D”. 1.5
with the RCS-12! It's late at night, there's with 12 or 24 volt relay sys- lbs.
a run of stations going, and the operator tems. RCS-12, $309.95 includes automatic
pushes a button. SWR shoots up! Even if RCS-12 can handle directional control controller and 8 position relay box. Covers
the SWR Watch Protection kicks in, you of two four-squares, or one four-square DC to 100 Mhz and handles over 5KW @
still lose your run frequency while you along with an assortment of other anten- 50 ohm below 30 MHZ. Powered with 10-
look to see what happened, if you notice nas. It can handle up to eight individual 15VDC or with 120VAC adaptor, includ-
at all! At best you only lose your run fre- antennas. Any single position or combina- ed. Order RCS-12X for 220VAC opera-
quency; at worse you lose an amplifier or tion of positions can be programmed for tion.
antenna switch. any particular band. The operator pushes RCS-12L, $349.95 RCS-12 with light-
You've learned a painful lesson! The an antenna selector button and the RCS-12 ning surge protection.
cost of a blown bandswitch or antenna takes over. RCS-12C, $239.95. Automatic
relay pales in comparison to the price of a The RCS 12 monitors the amplifier Controller only. 110VAC, compatable with
contest. You'll never know if this was your keying line. It prohibits antenna relay RCS-8V/RCS-10 outdoor relay boxes.
year because a split-second error turned transfers while your amplifier is active. *Not compatible with Kenwood TS-
you from a winner to a loser. It's another Simultaneously, it remembers what anten- 480, or TS-2000 transceivers.
year before you can try again. na function the operator called for. It
With a properly connected and pro- switches at the first amplifier drop.
grammed RCS-12 it is impossible to pick It holds the amp off until switching RCS-12 to Rig pre-wired Cables . . . $24.95
the wrong antenna. It is impossible to is complete and relays are settled.
It monitors the band data from DB-13D For Icom 706, 7000, 718 rigs
damage equipment by switching antennas For Icom ACC 2
while transmitting. radios. The internal band decoder DB-7DI
knows which groups of switch posi- DB-7DK For Kenwood TS-2000, 570, 870
You no longer have to hover over guest
operators like a mother hen; RCS-12 will tions are allowed on each band. It DB-DB8MK For Kenwood TS-480
prevents a distracted operator from DB-DBY For Yaesu FT-847 CAT Port
not let them make an antenna switching
mistake. Ameritron’s RCS-12 is compati- picking the wrong switch position. DB-8MY For Yaesu FT-847 Tune Port
When the radio changes bands the DB-8DY For ALL Yaesu rigs with 8 Pin CAT

AMERITRON EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN

Ameritron’s extended warranty plan is Ameritron facility. Returning of product If your Amp 1 Year ext. 2 Year ext.
the same as the original warranty, just to Ameritron facility. Shipping and labor Ameritron Model # Warranty Warranty
extended for the amount of months to replace light bulbs and fuses accessible product AL-1500 $129.00 $250.00
described on your purchase invoice. The by the owner. Parts damaged due to ship- was pur- AL-1200
AL-82
$129.00 $250.00
$124.00 $2408.00
extended warranty warrants to the pur- ping damage. Parts damaged due to mis- chased AL-572 $89.00 $160.00
chaser that if the product should fail during use, neglect, intentional, accidental or used or is AL-80B $89.00 $160.00
the agreed term, Ameritron has the option improper installation. Cosmetic defects, out of its AL-800 $89.00 $160.00
to repair or replace part (s) except tube and dents, scratches, peeling, rusting, corrosion original AL-800H $129.00 $249.00
output transistors) and provide necessary and chips. Maintenance and cleaning. warranty, AL-811 $69.00 $129.00
labor free of charge. Warranty repair can Flood, fire, lightning and any other act of the product AL-811H $79.00 $149.00
only be done at the Ameritron facility. nature. PA tubes and RF Output will need ALS-600
ALS-500M
$69.00
$49.00
$129.00
$95.00
Purchaser must return defective product to Transistors (shipping and labor are cov- to be sent ATR-30 $29.00 $55.00
Ameritron prepaid in its original packing or ered). Unauthorized modifications made to Amer-
equivalent. Ameritron is not re-sponsible to the product. Returning of product with itron production facility prepaid shipping
for loss or damage due to shipping. no problem detected. Return shipping is for evaluation.
WHAT IS COVERED NOT covered on products sent in for serv- Call 1-800-713-3550. Use the chart
Necessary labor done at Ameritron to ices listed under “What is NOT covered”. (right) to order a one year or two year
repair the product back to specifications. HOW TO ORDER extended warranty plan. For full details
Return shipping (within the United States If your Ameritron product is still within of the warranty plan, contact Ameritron
at Ameritron’s choice of shipping) with its original warranty, contact Ameritron by direct, 1-662-323-8211. Customer must
insurance at replacement cost. phone, fax, mail or email with model of contact the Ameritron factory before ship-
WHAT IS NOT COVERED product, serial number, date of purchase ping. Ship to address: Ameritron, 116
Repairs done by unauthorized and dealer purchased from. Willow Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

AMERITRON is an authorized Eimac (R)

Tube Distributor . . .
•Taylor 3-500G - $219 • EimacR 3CX1200A7 - $1345 • EimacR 3CX1500A7/8877 - $1389 • EimacR 3CX800A7 - $974
• 811A - (1) - $24.95; (2 match) - $54.95; (3M) - $79.95; (4M)- $109.95 • 572B (1) - $59.95

For your nearest AMERITRON dealer: Call 1-800-713-3550

For Technical Information or parts order: Call (662) 323-8211
For service, return amplifier with letter of explanation to: AMERITRON, 116 Willow Road, Starkville, MS 39759, USA.
All products manufactured by AMERITRON have a one year limited warranty. Ameritron’s AL-80B amplifier carries a
two year limited warranty. *All transmitter tubes are warranted by the tube manufacturers. Prices and specifications
subject to change without notice or obligation.*Except as noted. (c) 2011 AMERITRON Catalog 0811.
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