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Attention: KL503 The use of Linear Amplifiers are controlled by specific laws wi- thin the country of use. These laws must be known to the user HF 25—30 MHz Linear Amplifier and are entirely the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer declines any responsibility from unlawful use.
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Quick Start Guide: A more complete guide to the installation is featured later Connect the RTX input connector to transceiver with 50 Ohm patch cable Connect the ANT Output of the Amplifier to SWR Bridge / Wattmeter (If required), and then the An- tenna (50 Ohm load Impedance) Connect the Amplifier DC power Cable to a suita- ble 13.8VDC (±...
KL503 Schematic Front / Rear Panel Description Front Panel AM / SSB Switch Receive Pre-Amplifier ON / OFF Switch Amplifier ON / OFF Switch TX indicator LED Pre Amplifier ON LED Amplifier ON LED Input Attenuator Rear Panel RTX SO239 RF input connector DC Input power connector.
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Installation: Typical Harmonic Output Unpack the amplifier from it’s shipping carton and inspect for any signs of damage. The amplifier should be installed (either fixed or mobile installation), in a place that allows good ventilation and provides a suitable base to support it. Failure to allow for reasonable ventilation will cause the amplifier to overheat and damage may occur.
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The installation location must also provide a suitable ground system both for RF and the AC power supply, (if used). This is very important safety requirement for any radio trans- mission equipment but as power increases becomes increasingly important. A good RF ground will also help to prevent any returned RF from causing problems with the equip- ment.
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The amplifier should give full output with approximately 4-5W input. Excessive input The KL503 is designed to work into a 50 ohms resistive load and any antenna outside of power should be avoided and the amplifier should always be operated in a responsible this requirement must use an antenna tuning unit between the output of the amplifier and manner.