Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and. The mw550p is an active preselector and antenna matching unit for am broadcast and 160 m reception. The r75 really needs the dsp which is an option but currently free from icom. Part number at1500hb, rf matching network, fan cooled, high pass network with shunt variable inductor and differential capacitor, frequency range 6mhz to 56mhz, rf power rating up to 1500 watts, new u. Page 8 manual and automated antenna analysis other uses of the zm30. But after hours and hours of trying the device with both the included telescoping antenna, and various outdoor antennas, on a wide range of frequencies, with several different rx, i couldnt find anything that this device can do well, on any band, with any antenna. It is built with the same quality and care found on all palstar tuners with no compromises or shortcuts in design or components.
I have searched the help pages for dddutil, but cannot find any reference to this issue. Raporten met en zonder amp zijn prima er is een duidelijk verschil met toen ik met 100w werkte. Two world famous collins if filters provide unmatched selectivity. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making. The palstar is wellknown for their antenna tuners, dummy loads, speaker and receiver i. This store uses cookies and other technologies, so that we can improve your experience on our sites. The main equipment next to the computer monitor is a hameg 100 mhz oscilloscope. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on. The six digit backlit lcd display shows frequency to the 100 hz.
On the shelves are an mfj 259b antenna analyser, a palstar zm30 antenna analyser, a heathkit gdo, and home made milliwatt power meter. I just received my 6300 today and have been trying to learn it. It does offer excellent audio and is fine program listening or dxing rig. Page 6 the vfo updated software from the zm30 website mode allows the zm30 to serve as a precise and load it into the antenna analyzer. Author timbo posted on may 17, 2016 categories antennas, dx, perseus, sal30 tags 3095 khz, 3325 khz, 502k khz, caffeine, h3a, indonesia, nbc, palstar r30cc, papua new guinea, radio candip, rri, sibc, solomon islands, sonder grense leave a. The palstar tr30a is a new 100 watt transceiver optimized for amateur radio band only reception using the best of legacy techniques combined with microprocessor controlled dds and electronic switching for rock solid performance. In my half asleep state, i reached over to the palstar r30cc radio that sits next to the bed and made my way through some of the programmed frequencies. Add usb port for new programs, external data store. The palstar tuner has frequency sensing and will change the antenna port on the tuner automatically. Palstar mw550p mwsw preselector palstar accessories at. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on most.
Was sent back to palstar some time ago and repaired, but still does not give accurate readings and will not. The palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. The palstar r30a is an innovative new shortwave communications receiver made right here in ohio, usa. I selected the palstar active antenna precisely because i own a couple of other pieces of palstar equipment that. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on most. Nwt500bnc 50k550mhz sweep analyzer amplitudefrequency. Damage requiring servicedisconnect this product completely and refer servicing to quali.
The australian domestics were sort of audible, but weak. It follows in the footsteps of the popular r30r30c, but with a larger cabinet, improved frequency display and recessed tuning knob. Page 14 pc, can provide diagnostic available, the user may download the binary information about the zm30 operation in file from the palstar website to his local pc. They are capable of receiving am, cw, and ssb mode signals. Someone recently asked for a comparison between the palstar zm30 and the micro908. Zm30 palstar zm30 antenna analyer mhz discontinued. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr at selectable frequencies from 1 mhz to 30 mhz. The rear panel has antenna inputs and dial lamp switch. The setup box for hfauto in the other tab of dddutil is missing i have the latest version of dddutil.
When using the builtin scan function and downloadable. I found myself awake this morning at around 5 am local, or 10 hours utc. Palstar r30a communication shortwave receiver radioworld uk. The ability to know what swr an antenna exhibits at each frequency, and to know if the reactance is capacitive or inductive is invaluable in solving antenna problems. But the best news about this hc908 vfo software is that it also runs on your. Part number at1500hb, rf matching network, fan cooled, high pass network with shunt variable inductor and differential capacitor, frequency range 6mhz to. Unit i have will not calibrate with latest software update. Comparing the box73 fava4, palstar zm30, and rigexpert aa55. Blue backlit digital display 16x 2 lcd signal generator. With her being nontechnically oriented, i was looking for some easytooperate portable receiving antenna solutions, and bought a copy of the palstar aa30. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration.
Power is turned on to the unit by pressingandholding the onoff pushbutton until the version of software is displayed, and then the pushbutton can be released. The zm30 is an automated microcontrolled swr antenna analyzer with a 8 bit microcontroller with a precision low power dds signal generator. Com the palstar at1km antenna tuner is an american made impedance matching network that can provide unbalanced and balanced output. Buy palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers online at. Setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program the palstar hf auto tuner can be configured to follow frequency changes on. But other than the features corresponding to these missing hardware items, the software is functionally identical. Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and display the resistive and. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers are compact, high performance general coverage receivers for the long wave, medium wave, and short wave bands, with a frequency range of 100 khz through 30 mhz. The palstar is a no nonsense very basic radio with few frills and no keypad. The word is spreading about palstars unique, highend amateur and shortwave radio products carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality.
Palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers at. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers are one of the most useful tools that an antenna experimenter can own. Mfj994, palstar hfauto o includes a circuit diagram and mechanical construction details for the version 2 adapter that provides for ptt interruption. Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antenna. Nwt serial sweep is digital sweep,small step,connect pc calculation data,can vfo output.
The zm30 also has neat poweron circuit that allows autopoweroff, as well as the builtin lcd backlight control and timeout capability. The at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner is the next level up in power handling from our popular at1kp 1200 watt differential antenna tuner. Microsoft word setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program v3. The palstar bt1500a is built for exactly one reason to tune balanced antennas best possible. It can also be used as a high resolution as small as 10hz steps signal generator or vfo 2v pp output. The word is spreading about palstar s unique, highend amateur and shortwave radio products carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality. I hoped that palstar would be selling something effective, if anyone could.
Carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality designed by hams for hams. The official facebook page of palstar, inc amateur and shortwave radio products and. The fieldprogrammable feature allows the user to download new or updated software from the zm30 website and load it into the antenna analyzer. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr. View and download palstar at2kd owners manual online. Palstar tuners, speakers, and accessories are for amateur radio operators who demand the highest quality of contemporary engineering designed for ham radio. All palstar products are designed, manufactured, and quality tested in the usa. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making them ideal for standard. Setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program the palstar hf auto tuner can be configured to follow frequency changes on the flex 6000 series radios. Its utility performance is good with the stock filters.
This works fine with the icom but it seems that the palstar does not receive the transmit frequency from the 6300. I have a palstar hfauto tuner that i use with an icom 7600. Within the first week of use i had a major disaster, i hooked up my notch filter to the extension speaker socket, the crackling noise on the notch filter speaker should. Is there a way to be have the 6300 provide the tuner. There is no tradeoff with coax fed antennas nor with unbalanced. R30a, but they have never build a transceivers before. The palstar sp30h ultimate communications speaker is a custom engineered speaker designed to match the sonic characteristics of the human voice pm2000a watt meter 1. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on. The zm30 revolution the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work.
The ability to measure the swr of an antenna system across a range of frequencies, and to know if the reactance is capacitive or inductive, is invaluable in solving antenna problems. Precision tunable dds signal generator, processor controlled in 10hz steps display frequencies. Page 1 palstar incorporated at2kd 2000 watt antenna tuner 9676 n. There is no performance sacrifice for simplicitys sake, because the r30a has outstanding strong signal handling, high sensitivity, and large dynamic range to eliminate annoying intermodulation interference. Coverage is still from 100 khz to 30 mhz in am, lsb, usb and cw modes. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. The american made zm30 antenna analyzer is no exception. Palstar at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner radiowor. Palstar at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner. The palstar is certainly as good on mw as the sony and has some additional benefits, in memory size, sideband performance and audio quality. Open box zm30 palstar advanced hf antenna analyzer the zm30 revolution the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that. The palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. The at1km optimizes the performance of your antenna and transmitter or swl receiver by providing adjustable impedance matching using a ttype circuit configuration with a dualstator.
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