Every time the alpha 9500 is powered on, circuitry in the amplifier reads the mains voltage and automatically selects the proper transformer input tap, so without. I believe this is mainly due to the somewhat complex control protocol. The alpha 9500 is an advanced technology, auto tuning, linear amplifier that effortlessly delivers 1500. If you use hrd, it may work as is with the following radios. Designed to be configured for fixed and rotary wing platforms, the alpha 900 is an optimal solution for users looking to reduce their logistics trail as the helmet system can be configured to provide a variety of. The alpha 9500 is designed to meet international safety standards and fcc regulations. Alpha premiere 9000 marquee signs display from one to five lines of text, graphics, and animations, and they can be networked together with other alpha, alphapremiere, and alphavision displays using rs485 or ethernet connectivity. Dolphin 9550 for details, see dolphin 9550 on page 36. Alpha 9500 autotune legal limit hf amplifier wfull. Its certainly better than any others ive used ameritron, tentec, etc. Flat field calibration corrects for nonuniformities in light gathering.
However, one should always remember that the equipment works with high voltages that can be lethal. Another problem with the alpha 9500 resource detail. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 16 20, and till today another problem with the alpha 9500 has been followed for a total of 285 times. Acom director classic is a free software package designed to allow the computer control of the acom 2000a hf amplifier. Dolphin mobile second edition software for pocket pcs. Complete rackmounted unit with combiner powermeter and 3 acom 2000a ore separate systems. Acom 2000a has been followed for a total of 322 times.
The acom 2k amp i also had the pleasure of owning two different occasionse. The alpha 9500 is the culmination of over 40 years of design and engineering. If necessary, your dealer will contact acom for additional guidance. My quest for a big amplifier started before i put up my first antenna at my new house. Acom 2000 control software m0yom radio amateur, software. Alpha had acom building their manual tune amplifier in 1991 using a pair of 4cx800a7s. Messaging software user manual 97010202 basic sign messaging with a pc. Unfollow alpha 9500 amplifier to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Amphf wtb alpha 8410 or 9500 i am wanting the alpha 9500 and or 8410 amps must be in excellent condition non smoking and no pet very clean no scratches. Alpha 9500 hf power amplifier test report for grant of certification for use in part 97 amateur service under the rules of the federal communications commission dgvpa77df february 23, 2010 submitted by. The amp has all of the fancy test equipment builtin to measure input power, output power, and it even does the math for you and tells you the delivered power to the antenna deliveredforwardreverse. Alpha 9500 linear amplifier user manual amplifier components and specifications. Add our custom made, time proven, hypersil transformer that weighs a massive 35 lbs and is capable of delivering 3,500va of power to the plate of the alpha 9500s tube. The alpha 9500 is an advanced technology, auto tuning, linear amplifier that effortlessly delivers 1500 watts of power with as little as 45 watts of drive. The final stage uses field effect mosfet transistors type blf188 from nxp, designed to withstand high mismatch swr at the output and intended for operation in aerospace, industrial, mobile, and radio broadcast applications. But if youre looking for an amp with a built in atu, look elsewhere. Because of the alpha 87a product, acom was able to design their current 2000a which copied the basic design of the 87a. The alpha premiere 9000 series are stateoftheart indoor, full matrix, tricolor led signs with sound. Acom 2000a automatic hf linear amplifiers are the worlds most advanced amplifiers designed specifically for hams. The actual developer of the free program is rf concepts. Nokia 9500 software applications apps free download.
Mine is the latest with new firmware and works quite well but its too sensitive about rfi and to use it in the best way i have to use external tuner. Acom 2000a the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Alphaview software simplifies image capture and data analysis with wizardbased image acquisition, protocoldriven analysis and customizable reporting tools. The acom 2000a is the first amateur hf amplifier to include both fully automatic tuning and sophisticated digital control capabilities.
The acom 2000a automatic hf linear amplifier is the worlds most advanced. Acom s revolutionary 2000a amplifiers deliver maximum legal power in all modes and operate on all amateur hf bands 160 to 10 meters. The acom hf amplifier is probably the best hf and 6m linear amplifier ever built. Once before the alpha amps, when i decided i wanted a single tube 8877 that the 9500 would provide, and again immediately after the second alpha 9500 died unexpectedly for the umpteenth time. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 16 20, and till today another problem with the alpha 9500 has been. Build quality suffered with the 91b and alpha brought the production back to the us. Being a lablevel software programmer, i especially enjoyed being able to write my own remote control software to interface the alpha 9500 to hrd. Its available on our website at download table under the downloads tab at the top of the main page. At the m0xxtm9x station we use 2 acom 2000 amplifiers, these are excellent amps and importantly they have the capability to be computer controlled. Pa77df alpha 9500 linear amplifier schematics rf concepts. Apr 24, 2015 a billion here, a billion there, pretty soon were talking about real money. Alpha 9500 linear amplifier schematics details for fcc id dgvpa77df made by rf concepts llc. Acom has an excellent line of linear amplifiers, including the autotune acom 2000a a worthy competitor to the alpha 87a. Acom a3x2000 acom 3x2000a hf power splittercombiner.
The main category is alpha 9500 fullyautomatic 16010m amplifier that is about alpha 9500 fullyautomatic 16010m amplifier. Alpha9500 alternate alpha 9500 remote control software dave, wish it could be a stand alone to replace alphas. Used alpha 9500 full legal limit autotune amplifier. The acom 2000a automatic hf linear amplifier is the worlds most advanced hf amplifier designed for amateur use. Alpha 9500 autotune full legal limit linear amplifier. Alpha premiere 9000 series led signs alphaamerican.
Dolphin 9501 for details, see dolphin 9501 side panel on page 1. It is capable of continuous operation at 1500 w peak power output on single sideband ssb, keyed continuous wave cw with full power qsk, slowscan television sstv, radioteletype rtty, digital modes or. The spe expert amps are also nice, and spe claims their fa1. Visitors to our site may know that acom built the renowned alpha 91b amplifier. I know first production had some bugs but new one seems to be good.
Jan 17, 20 a quick look at the remote software for operating the alpha 9500 linear amplifier. Actually this shows what are the parts used in the output tank. The main unit can be installed up to 3 meters 10 feet away. Featuring a modern and lightweight design, the alpha 900 crossplatform helmet system replaces u. After used fol a long time acom and acom2000a i decided to buy acom 1200s just because its more useful than a tubes amp. Alpha 9500 tuner amplifier worldwidedx radio forum. These amplifiers were the first to include fullyautomatic tuning and sophisticated digitalcontrol capabilities. Ic7600 ic7700 flex yeasu ft5000 if you have a different radio, and use hrd, then install the software and try it.
We had the amp gone over and updated by alpha service, and we know it operates just like the latest production line alpha 9500 s. Some tube amplifiers are automatic and can be computer controlled. Dolphin 9500 for details, see dolphin 9500 on page 34. About another problem with the alpha 9500 the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Constant carrier modes 1500w rf output no time limit with auxiliary cooling fan. So im looking for fractions of a db here and there to add up to the power difference. Ive shared the problems ive experienced with the folks at alpha, including molly, womom, vice president of alpha radio products, who has been very helpful in ensuring my problems have been resolved, and that future. Amps alpha 9500 versus acom 2000a, paul young alpha 9500 versus acom 2000a, felipe ceglia. Another problem with the alpha 9500 resource detail the. The alpha 9500 is a selfcontained autotune hf linear power amplifier. Amps alpha 9500 versus acom 2000a, paul young outlet locations. View online or download acom 2000a operating manual. Amps alpha 9500 versus acom 2000a, jeffrey okamitsu.
Oct 20, 2011 the solid state has noisier fans than the acom 2000a the acom 2000a allows a remote mounting about ten feet from your operating position. Operating system os support will vary by manufacturer. Only the remote control unit needs to be placed near the operator. Feb 03, 2019 test for proper operation and full output on all bands. Alpha 9500 linear amplifier user manual rf concepts, llc amplifier components and specifications product release 1 figure 21 amplifier front and interior figure 22 amplifier back 2. If you still have an issue you need to discuss with one of acoms specialists, the contact information is as follows. So far no one has rated yet, so be the first to rate this link. We had the amp gone over and updated by alpha service, and we know it operates just like the latest production line alpha 9500s. Since then, acom have gone on to build the acom 2000a 16010m automatic amplifier, and the acom 1606m amplifier. Acom 2000a automatic hf linear amplifiers a2000 free.
To it, we bolt the front panel assembly and a center partition, building a solid i beam structure that just doesnt move. The acom 2000a is a nice amp if you dont need 6m capability. This revolutionary new amplifier delivers maximum legal power in all modes and operates on all hf. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday jan 18 20, and till today alpha 9500 vs. Obviously the alpha parts are rated for less rf voltage andor. The solid state rigs may not be as forgiving another amplifier you may want to look at is the alpha 9500. Rf concepts alpha 9500 linear amplifier sparkys blog. Alphapremiere 9000 series sign installation instructions. Alpha 9500 remote control the alpha 9500 software ties the amplifier together with ham radio deluxe, n1mm, or dxlab. This month its new remote software for the alpha 9500 weve fixed a few bugs and written some enhancements for the remote application for the alpha 9500. When used in combination with the acom 2000sw and the acom 2000a automatic hf linear amplifier, antenna selection information generated by the acom 2000a is communicated to the 2000s.
However there is a distinct lack of software that will allow you to control the amplifier from the computer. Acom 2000s is a digital control unit designed to provide fully automatic antenna switching capabilities. Test for proper operation and full output on all bands. As the host of this remote station, i have had the pleasure of receiving excellent reports on the signals of vy1aaa. The new rcu is available as an option for all acom 2000a amplifiers ever built. Everett dirksen 73, fred k6dgw northern california contest club cu in the 50th running of the cal qso party 34 oct 2015. Acom 2000s automatic antenna selector sparkys blog. I have owened my acom 2000a for years using pair gu74b 10160 auto tune amp, i also owned the remote acom switch.
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