Mirage D-1010-ATVN Instruction Manual

D-1010-ATVN Instruction Manual 430-450 MHz Power Amplifier

D-1010-ATVN

430-450 MHz AMPLIFIER

The MIRAGE D-1010-ATVN represents the latest in 430-450 MHz Power amplifiers. It incorporates
features that make it the most versatile and useful amplifier available today. The D-1010-ATVN will
amplify FM, SSB, and CW signals. It has variable SSB delay, remote Keying, over-temperature protection,
and remote control operation when using the optional RC-1, Remote.

SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RANGE....................430-450 MHz

POWER.............................................INPUT: 3-15 watts

OUTPUT: Min of 100 watts with 10W in

MODES.............................................FM, SSB, CW, ATV with modifications

DC POWER ...................................... 13.6 VDC @ 20 amps nominal

FUSE................................................. 35 AMP (internally mounted)

IMPENDANCE................................. 50 Ohm input and output

DUTY CYCLE.................................. Intermittent-internal overtemp

SIZE...................................................12" x 3" x 5-1/2"

WEIGHT...........................................5 LBS

INSTALLATION

The D-1010-ATVN may be mounted using the brackets (supplied when request is
returned via warranty card) or simply placed in a convenient operating position. The D­1010-ATVN must have adequate ventilation for the finned heat-sink. Use #8 or larger
wire to connect the D-1010-ATVN to the battery is recommended. RG-8U, or the
equivalent, should be used between the D-1010-ATVN and the antenna. The antenna
should be matched to better than 1.5:1 for best performance. SWR greater than 3:1 may
cause damage to the amplifier voiding and warranty.

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS

POWER ON/OFF.............................. This switch turns the power amplifier ON and OFF.

SSB/FM.............................................Selects the relay time-delay for the mode of

operation. In either the SSB or FM position, the
amplifier is still biased for linear operation.

LED (Power/On)...............................This LED will go out if the amplifier overheats. It

LED (Tx)........................................... This LED will light during transmitting periods.

will come back on when the amplifier cools.

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D-1010-ATVN Instruction Manual 430-450 MHz Power Amplifier

REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS

"RADIO"........................................... This connects to the transmitter or transceiver.

"ANT" ...............................................This connects to the antenna.

RCA Jack .......................................... This connector can be used to ground key the

transmit relay if the input signal is too weak to
activate the RF sensing circuit which normally
handles the function.

6-Pin Remote Connector...................The RC-1 Remote Control Head connects here.

PRECAUTIONS

OUTPUT POWER............................ The D-1010-ATVN puts out enough power to cause

heating of the antenna coax. RG-8 or equivalent is
recommended between the amplifier and antenna.

HEAT SINK TEMPERATURE........Along with high power output, comes the

possibility of high heat sink temperatures. The D­1010-ATVN must be mounted where air can
circulate over the heat sink. The D-1010-ATVN
has a built-in thermostat that will turn it "OFF" at
170 degrees F. The amplifier will not come back on
until the temperature drops to 140 degrees F.

INPUT POWER ................................Input power should not exceed 15 watts. Higher

power than this may cause failure of the input
transistor. This will VOID ANY WARRANTY.

SSB OPERATION ............................ The D-1010-ATVN can be overdriven causing the

SSB signal to be distorted. When using the D­1010-ATVN on SSB, the drive level or the mic gain
from the exciter should be adjusted for best "on the
air" performance.

INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS

SSB DELAY.....................................This allows the XMT relay delay time to be adjusted

to various lengths. Access to this adjustment is
through the hole in the left side of the cover, behind
the front panel. A small screwdriver can be used to
make the adjustment.

RF ADJUSTMENTS ........................ There are no internal adjustments dealing with the

RF amplifier board. Tuning of the RF amplifier is
preset at the factory by our technicians.

FUSE................................................. A 35-amp fuse is located under the cover on the PC

board. Should the fuse "blow," determine the cause
and use the exact type in the unit as a replacement.

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