ACOM Solid State 500S Linear AmplifierβVideo Review
If youβre thinking about enhancing your amateur radio performance, get a closer look at the features and benefits of the ACOM 500S Solid State Linear Amplifier, covering 160-4M (1.8 through 70.5 MHz*) with a power output of 500W (PEP or digital). Its compact (11.45β³ W x 6.18β³ H x 10.62β³ D) and lightweight (17.2 pounds) construction makes it a great choice for DXpeditions and operations in the field.
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Here are just a few of its many features:
- Operating information is shown on a multi-function, high-resolution five-inch 24-bit color display
- Unit can be controlled by either the six front-panel buttons or remotely
- Intuitive screen menus for easy operationβno special skills required from the operator when changing frequency
- Compatible with all transceiver models available on the market. Does not need any special signals; βground on transmitβ and less than 25W of RF drive power is sufficient.
With the help of DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Michael Murphy, KI8R, watch firsthand how this compact amateur radio amplifier is loaded with ham-friendly capabilities. Anchor your shack with the rugged reliability of a solid-state RF amplifierβcheck out this review and see how the 500S is a versatile addition to the ACOM lineup.
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* Operation on the 4M band, 70-70.5 MHz is only legal in certain countries in IARU Region 1, many in Europe, plus Greenland. Operation is not authorized on this band in most of IARU Region 2 including North, Central and South America. This amplifier may be sold for use in any part of the world. Legal operation is the responsibility of the user.
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