The Heathkit SB-1000 is a desktop shortwave linear amplifier. It supports SSB and CW modulations with an RF output of 1 kW PEP for SSB and 850 kW for CW (with a drive power of 85-100 W). The amplifier requires mains power, draws 7.5 A at 240 V AC or 15 A at 120 V AC during transmit, and weighs 17 kg. Dimensions are 178 × 361 × 406 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
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- Frequency stability
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- Tuning steps
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- Memories
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Transmitter
- TX-range
- 15-160m
- Modulations
- All mode
- RF-output
- SSB: 1 kW PEP, CW: 850 kW (drive power: 85-100 W)
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- 7.5 A @ 240 V AC / 15 A @ 120 V AC
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 198x in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5257
- MPN
- HEATHKIT-SB-001000
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Heathkit SB-1000 Assembly and User Manual PDF - 2.37 MB, submitted by RigReference
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