U18222 Used SPE Expert 1.3K-FA Linear Amplifier with ATU

U18222 Used SPE Expert 1.3K-FA Linear Amplifier

This amp is in excellent used condition. No major scratches or noticeable cosmetic defects on the exterior of this unit. All buttons are clean and easy to read, and the screen is bright and legible. The screen is very well kept and is great looking all around. The top and sides are pretty clean and overall well kept. The back is very clean and everything is intact and good looking. Serial # sticker is legible and good, as are all of the labels and text on this product. Unit is wired for 120 volts, and the cord is very nice with no cuts or frays. Comes with carrying bag and is within the original box. It will be easy to change over to 220 volts if needed and we can even do that for you. Just change the plug

This is an earlier series 1 version. It has the 3:1 ATU in it. A little history on this amp: The amp came in for repair in July. Problem report was no power out. It had multiple isses.

The power supply was rebuilt.

Documentaion was not clear on this series 1 as far as what updates needed to be done on the CPU board. A brand new CPU bopard was installed. 

PA boards and Band Pass filter board were updated to series three standards

The older style LDMOS was also changed out to the current version along with series three mods on the RF board to make it work. It will run much cooler than original

It took several moths in getting parts and such from Italy. The customer decided not to wait and just traded it for a new Taurus.

This amplifier has just about been totally rebuilt. It makes full output. It has no issues and is better than it was when it was new in 2016. It has mostly series three board in it. Other boards were brought up to date with all series three mods.

It has the latest firmware and will last forever if treated right and ran with a CAT cable from Dan Tassell

Comes with our 90-Day Warranty!

S/N: 161700430

Item Info:

• The smallest in its class:

  Built-in Power supply and Automatic Antenna Tuner.

  Dimension: L 28, H 14, P 38 cm ( 11.02” W, 5.51” H, 14.96” D ) connectors and rubber feet included.

  Weight without ATU 7.5 Kg.(16.5lbs), with ATU 9,5 Kg (20.9 lbs).

• The most technologically advanced in the world:

  Two powerful CPUs are used.

  Software updated to be always compatible with the new rigs.

• Fully automatic:

  Easy connection with all models "ICOM, YAESU, KENWOOD, TEN-TEC, FLEX-

  RADIO, ELECRAFT" for immediate management of the bands, tuner and

  antennas.

  Same performance with all makes and some homemade rigs.

  The operator only has to move the “Frequency Tuning Knob” of the transceiver.

• Wide frequency coverage:

  1.8 MHz to 50 MHz including WARCs.

  60 m band, where permitted.

• Fully solid state:

  Solid 1.3 KW out; HF (+/- 0.5 dB), 50 MHz (+/- 0.8 dB).

  Switchable in MAX (full power), MID (900W) or LOW (500 W), power selected

  according to the operator’s requirement or automatic for amplifier protection.

  No warmup time, immediately ready!

  Virtually limitless life of the amplification device.

  Only one LD / MOSFET used rated of 1.5 KW out.

• Automatic antenna tuner built-in:

  Capable of matching up to 3:1 SWR on HF, and 2.5:1 SWR on 6 meters.

  Capable of program controlling 4 aerials (SO239 connectors).

  Program up to 2 aerials for each band.

  Management of SteppIR / Ultrabeam aerials (tunable).

  Also measures the SWR of the antenna and cable system.

  Bands, aerials, tuning conditions are changed in 10 msec.

  Bands, aerials and tuning conditions are managed so that in “STBY“, only the

  exciter is passed through to the output.

  Max. attenuation 0.8 dB.

  ATU bypass capable.

• SO2R.

• Two inputs available:

  SO239 connectors.

• High power gain standard version or 15 dB FCC version:

  In “OPERATE“ the required drive power is automatically set with the ALC

  connection.

  In “STANDBY“ the exciter is automatically reset to full power.

• Very clean and low distortion output:

  Spurious emissions FCC / CE / RCM (c-Tick) compliant.

  3rd order distortion (two tone test) from -30 to -35 dB typ.

• Input 50 ohm always perfectly matched:
  SWR sempre migliore di 1.2:1

• Protections:
  Temperature, Voltage, Current, Reflected Power, SWR, Max Power, RF Voltage on the ATU etc. are constantly monitored.

  The protections are realized in two different ways:

  - hardware circuits (HW) to assure great speed.

  - software (SW), to assure great accuracy.

  Due to the sophisticated software, the transmit relay changeover is carried out with

  zero current on the contacts.

• Full break-in operation (QSK).

• Quiet operation:

  Linear management of the speed of the cooling fans.

  The amplifier develops a significant amount of heat that must be removed.

  Therefore, every precaution is taken to keep the fan noise at the lowest possible

  level. Fan noise is significantly lower than the tube type amplifiers.

• Use:

  Full I.C.A.S. in SSB and CW.

  In FM and for all digital modes currently in use, the amplifier automatically

  switches to "MID" if for 3 sec. a continuous signal is emitted in "MAX"

• Switching power supply:

  Continuously operable at inputs between 100 – 255 VAC, 47-63 Hz.

  (100-120 VAC may cause slightly reduced output power).

  PFC (Power Factor Correction).

• The linear can be switched ON / OFF by switching the exciter ON / OFF.

• Can be operated fully remotely.

• With a large LCD display, it is possible to have a great deal of information:

  Watts pep out, Vpa, Ipa, Watts, temperatures, SWR (after and before the ATU),

  input setting, CAT setting, band and other indications including the alarms log.

• Easy to operate:

  Powerful and sophisticated software gives you a user-friendly unit.

• USB / RS232 ports:

  For remote control.

  For load new software releases.

• Easy transportation:

  A sturdy carry-bag is supplied for QSY, FIELD DAY, DXpeditions etc.

• Certifications:

  CE, FCC, RCM (C-Tick)