Acom 1000 User Manual

User's Manual | ACOM 1500 | HF + 6 m Linear Amplifier
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7.2. Functions
a) Antenna Impedance Matching Process
• Plate-load True Resistance Indicator (TRI) aided;
b) Antenna Outputs
• Three antenna outputs selectable by a button on the front panel;
c) T/R System
• QSK operation with quiet, built-in vacuum RF antenna relay;
d) Protections
• Cover interlock for operator's safety;
• Inrush power-on current is limited;
• High voltage, control grid, screen grid, and plate currents;
• Exhaust air temperature;
• T/R sequencing;
• Antenna relay contacts, including RF power induced in antenna from another nearby
transmitter;
• Antenna matching quality;
• Reflected power;
• RF arcs, including in antenna system;
• Overdrive;
e) Signatures of the amplifier internal status are stored in a nonvolatile memory for the 7 most
recent auto protection trips;
f) OLED display with bar graph for forward peak power and text messages to the operator;
g) Measurement and constant monitoring of 12 most important parameters of the amplifier via
OLED;
h) Tube
• A single 4CX1000A/8168 ceramic and metal radial beam tetrode with plate dissipation of
1000 W (forced air cooled, grid-driven), specifically designed for class AB1 RF linear
amplifiers.

Acom 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	Acom
Model	1000
Category	Amplifier
Language	English