M2 6M-1K2 Operations Instructions

4/18/13 Rev.02 PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE TROUBLESHOOTING OVERVIEW INSTALLATION ADDENDUM WARRANTY M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. Model No: 6M-1K2

10 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURNS If you have followed the provided troubleshooting steps and your product is still no

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14 ADDENDUM ADDENDUM DESCRIPTION...QTY 6M-1K2 6M High Power Amplifier...

15 Model ...6M-1K2 Frequency Range...50-54 MHz Power Out...125

16 ADDENDUM ADDENDUM WSJT: What Is It and How Do I Get It? WSJT is a new weak signal mode enhancing communications with signal near or below the audi

17 ADDENDUM ADDENDUM One last bit of information you will need to get started using EME. Since most signals from the moon are at or below the noise

18 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which will vary from state to state or pro

19 FCC INFORMATION 15.109 Warning Statements Section 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

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3 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW It is with great satisfaction that M2 now offers a true breakthrough in high power VHF amplifiers. Our goal has always been to o

4 OVERVIEW MAJOR COMPONENTS, 6M-1K2 FRONT PANEL 1. +50V LED (Yellow). Indicates +50 VDC is present from the power supply 2. Ready LED (Green).

5 OVERVIEW REAR PANEL (shown with optional power supply) 9. Key Jack. Ground to transmit. The total keying current is under 10 mA. 10. RF In. 50

6 The 6M-1K2 designation, indicates the amp works on the 6 meter Amateur Band and is capable of at least 1.25 kW of RF output. A single MRFE6VP61K2

7 small 50 Ohm coax to a medium power relay followed by the 100W power attenuator. Then the RF passes through an impedance matching network and coa

8 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Transceiver ANT KEY OUT TYPICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • WARNING: SAFETY IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY! ALW

9 Problem Possible Cause Solution No +50 V LED (Yellow) when the ON/OFF switch is actuated. AC voltage to power supply is below 185 VAC. Verify that