U14987 Used Alpha RF Systems Alpha 8410 Manual Tune Full Legal Limit Linear Amplifier

This low hour use amplifier is very clean and nice condition.  It has some very minor scratches on one side. The rest of the amplifier exterior is damage-free. All of the text on the front of the amplifier is bright and readable. All buttons, knobs and switches seem to work as they should.  The back of amp looks good.  The label on the back is smudged but the serial number is easy to read.  There is also a printed paper copy of the back label for reference.  Included with this amplifier is the original shipping boxes, manual,  Amplifier is wired for 220. Transformer will ship separately.

This amplifier has very low hours. It was at a second property and was not used much. Previous owner bought it brand new in April 2014. The price was $6020. This amp has the 4CX1000 tubes. The previous owner bought an Expert 2K for his primary residence last year. He wanted one for his lake house too. He traded in the Alpha. The previous owner was a casual user. This amp has not been used in a contest environment. It is super nice, Full output and has no issues. It has not been around smoke or pets.  This one is a deal and a keeper

Amp Tested into Palstar Dummy Load

10M 38 Watts in  1500 Out

12M 35 Watts in 1500 Out

15M 32 Watts in 1500 Out

20 35 Watts in 1500 out

30 34 Watts in 1500 out

40M 50 Watts in 1200 Out

80 37 Watts in 1500 Out

160 37 watts in 1500 Out

S/N: 841014180484

This item comes with our in-store 30 day warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency coverage: All amateur frequencies from 1.8 – 29.7 MHz
• Power output: 1500 Watts minimum on all served bands
• 3rd Order IM: <-30 dBc SWR tolerance 3:1
• Drive power: 50 to 55 Watts nominal for full power out
• Tube: Two 4CX1500B high performance power tetrodes with a combined plate dissipation of 3000 watts provides key down performance on all frequency bands, all modes, and all duty cycles
• Cooling: Forced air
• RF Input connector: comes with a standard SO 239 connector, but we can install N Type connectors if you specify at time of order.
• RF/Antenna output: comes with a standard SO 239 connector, but we can install N Type connectors if you specify at time of order
• Calibrated Wattmeter: The Bruene type wattmeter accurately simultaneously measures both forward and reverse power and displays this information on the easy to read bar graph meters on the front panel. It also uses the information to simultaneously monitor the gain of the amplifier.
• Protection Mechanisms: HV Interlock and Power Interlock.
• Tuning: Band switching Manual
• Power: 100,120,200,220,240 VAC, 50 60 Hz, manual selection. At 240 VAC requires 20 Amps. Power cord is 8 feet long.  Note – Although the amplifier will operate at 100VAC, the Mains will have to be able to deliver upwards of 35 amps.