The Heathkit SB-230 is a desktop shortwave linear amplifier. It supports SSB and CW modes on the 10-80m band. RF output is SSB: 1.2 kW PEP, CW: 1 kW (with 100 W drive). Power requirements are Mains. Dimensions are 178 × 361 × 406 mm and it weighs 17 kg.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 80m 40m 20m 15m 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 10-80m
- Modulations
- CW SSB
- RF-output
- SSB: 1.2 kW PEP, CW: 1 kW (with 100 W drive)
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50/75Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- ?
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 361 × 178 × 406 mm (14.21 × 7.01 × 15.98 in)
- Weight
- 17.00 kg (37.5 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 197x and 197x in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5256
- MPN
- HEATHKIT-SB-000230
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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