PA-180V VHF Power Amplifiers are very stable Solid State linear amplifiers designed for Amateur Radio 2 Meter FM, SSB and CW operations and Commercial communications. Dual MOSFET push-pull PAs provide full RF output* of 180 watts with only 5 watts input, making this amplifier useful for both handheld and compatible mobile VHF transceivers.

Front panel push-buttons select Mode, RX preamp, SWR meter and Power Output Settings of 60, 100, 140, or 180 watts. The front panel multi-color 8 LED string serves to indicate output power settings, output power, SWR and Error.

A unique shroud enables the oversize fan to quietly cool this compact amplifier for safe, long-term operation at full power. Multiple protection circuits, a 21dB Receive Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), RF sense or PTT keying (required for SSB/CW) and a large, quiet thermostatically controlled fan are some of the great features of this Toptek VHF amplifier.

*Requires 13.8 VDC @ 30A max. (External power supply not included).

Features

• Frequency Range 138 - 174 MHz
• Output Power: 180 watts, typical @ 5 watts Input
• Input Power Range: 1 - 10 watts
• Input Power for Full Output: 5 watts (frequency dependent)
• RF Bypass Maximum: 50 watts
• Harmonic Suppression 60 dBc
• Modes: FM, SSB, CW
• Circuit Type: Two MOSFET, PUSH-PULL amplifiers combined
• Receiver Preamplifier Gain: Typ. 21dB
• Noise Figure: Typ. 2.4 dB
• Supply Voltage: 13.8 VDC***, Minimum: 10.5 VDC, Maximum: 14.8 VDC
• Supply Current at 180W Output: 27 A (30 A peak max., frequency dependent)
• Standby Current: 8 mA all functions OFF; 35 mA TX PA enabled; 80 mA RX LNA enabled; 88 mA TX PA and RX LNA enabled
• External PTT Keying Connector: 3.5mm female stereo (1/8 in. TRS jack: ground Tip for PTT)
• RF Connectors: Type N female (50 ohm, low loss)
• Dimensions, w/o connectors: W-124 x H-86 x D-197 mm
• Weight: 1.15 kg