Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and display the resistive and. Below it is a matching spectrum analyser and tracking generator, and on the bottom a function generator and lc meter. The palstar sp30h ultimate communications speaker is a custom engineered speaker designed to match the sonic characteristics of the human voice pm2000a. Palstar products are designed and tested for realworld performance and include features that will truly improve your amateur radio operation. The american made zm30 antenna analyzer is no exception. Palstar at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner radiowor. Com the palstar at1km antenna tuner is an american made impedance matching network that can provide unbalanced and balanced output. 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. Palstar accessories are for amateur radio operators, contemporary engineering designed to evoke the pioneering spirit of the early days of radio communication. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers are one of the most useful tools that an antenna experimenter can own.
Palstar at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner. Used hf225s sell for 12 the price of a new palstar which includes the external keypad and internal synchronous am module both which are lacking in the palstar r30. Specificationsblue backlit digital display, 16 x 2 lcd. The palstar is certainly as good on mw as the sony and has some additional benefits, in memory size, sideband performance and audio quality. Palstar product support zm30 at500 at1500hb at2k at2kd at4k at5k bt1500a hfauto dl1500 dl2k dl5k pm2000a pm2000am r30a aa30. Palstar zm30 hf antenna analyzer swr ham radio zm30 for sale. For access to these documents, please contact software house. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Microsoft word setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program v3. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. 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. The official facebook page of palstar, inc amateur and shortwave radio products and. It was designed to be easily operated on the bench as well as inhand while portable.
Sw experiencesopinions grundig satellite 800, icom r75 and palstar r30 4. Introducting the new la1k rf sensing dual hf ldmos watt amplifier. Carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality designed by hams for hams. Zm30 palstar zm30 antenna analyer mhz discontinued. The rear panel has antenna inputs and dial lamp switch. Software house multitechnology flex reader single gang mount includes rm4 board.
All palstar products are designed, manufactured, and quality tested in the usa. Find great deals on ebay for palstar and radio communication. Opinions, please satellite 800, icom r75 and palstar r30 3. Palstars at4k 2500watt tuner helped cement the companys reputation for quality, dependable components and the palstar legacy continues to grow with cuttingedge new equipment designed to take your. The palstar is a no nonsense very basic radio with few frills and no keypad. The palstar sp30b shortwave speaker is a custom engineered shortwave radio speaker. But the best news about this hc908 vfo software is that it also runs on your. If you really want a palstar like receiver, a used lowe hf150 or hf225 cost less, are a much higher quality, and have more and better controls than the very bare bones palstar. The uk leading supplier and distributor of communications equipment. The palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr at selectable frequencies from 1 mhz to 30 mhz.
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. Also, using palstar zm30 analyzer i was able to find a match using a tuner capable of operating down to 160 meters into 5 dipole fed with ladder line. On the shelves are an mfj 259b antenna analyser, a palstar zm30 antenna analyser, a heathkit gdo, and home made milliwatt power meter. 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. House training a palstar ps50 the palstar ps50 linear power supply will be familiar to many. 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. When using the builtin scan function and downloadable. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on most. The palstar r30a is an innovative, simple tabletop shortwave receiver manufactured in the usa. With the exception of this nonproprietary security policy, the fips 1402 validation documentation is proprietary to software house and is releasable only under appropriate nondisclosure agreements.
The palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. Mfj994, palstar hfauto o includes a circuit diagram and mechanical construction details for the version 2 adapter that provides for ptt interruption. The match used a large amount of inductance and the tuning was very narrow on the capacitor. The six digit backlit lcd display shows frequency to the 100 hz. It follows in the footsteps of the popular r30r30c, but with a larger cabinet, improved frequency display and recessed tuning knob. Palstar la1k rf sensing dual hf ldmos watt amplifier. While the la1k will work with a wide variety of tuners and transceivers, palstar customdesigned the la1k to work as the perfect match for our very popular hfauto autotuner. Since our recent antenna analyzer bakeoff, i purchased and built a box73 fava4 antenna analyzer kit. I called the company and was told there were software issues and to send it back to them so they could. Buy palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers online at. Page 8 manual and automated antenna analysis other uses of the zm30.
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. The at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner is the next level up in power handling from our popular at1kp 1200 watt differential antenna tuner. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers at. 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.
Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antenna. Jul 26, 2012 also, using palstar zm30 analyzer i was able to find a match using a tuner capable of operating down to 160 meters into 5 dipole fed with ladder line. It was fairly easy to assemble, and so far, im impressed with it. Palstar tuners, speakers, and accessories are for amateur radio operators who demand the highest quality of contemporary engineering designed for ham radio. Coverage is still from 100 khz to 30 mhz in am, lsb, usb and cw modes.
The zm30 utilizes a unique power circuit that is controlled by the momentary contact onoff pushbutton located on the front panel. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that. It can also be used as a high resolution as small as 10hz steps signal generator or vfo 2v pp output. May 29, 2002 anyone compared the palstar r 30 cc with the new palstar r 30 a. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a. When i told my friend, rick, ka8bma, that i was going to try to make some measurements comparing the measurements made by the fava4 to the measurements made by the palstar zm30, he said hed bring over his rig expert.
The palstar r30a is an innovative new shortwave communications receiver made right here in ohio, usa. The main equipment next to the computer monitor is a hameg 100 mhz oscilloscope. The zm30 is an automated microcontrolled swr antenna analyzer with a 8 bit microcontroller with a precision low power dds signal generator. It does offer excellent audio and is fine program listening or dxing rig.
Palstar la1k rf sensing dual hf ldmos is a w amplifier is a complete standalone amateur radio amplifier. 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. Years as ceo of the walt disney company, call sign chaos. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on. View and download palstar zm30 owners manual online. Palstar r30a communication shortwave receiver radioworld uk.
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. 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. Do not use liquid it is intended for use with a 3wire properly not responsible for merchandise damaged in shipment. Secure antenna leadin and ground wires to house with stando.
Comparing the box73 fava4, palstar zm30, and rigexpert aa55. Its utility performance is good with the stock filters. House plan design software download free see description. The r75 really needs the dsp which is an option but currently free from icom. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that determines antenna system performance across the amateur bands through use of automatically collected swr and complex impedance readings. 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. Our warehouse shipping and reachability by phone continues to be available. It is built with the same quality and care found on all palstar tuners with no compromises or shortcuts in design or components. The zm30 revolution the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work.
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