The zm30 antenna analyzer was built to fill the need for a highquality antenna analyzer that would feature solid construction and fieldinstallable, firmware based software updates to facilitate performance improvements. Palstar la1k 160 6 meter amplifier bottom line palstar s la1k solidstate ampli. Match your transmitter or transceiver to virtually any antenna with antenna tuners from dx engineering. Precision tunable dds signal generator, processor controlled in 10hz steps display frequencies. Palstar tuners, speakers, and accessories are for amateur radio operators who demand the highest quality of contemporary engineering designed for ham radio. It can also be used as a high resolution as small as 10hz steps signal generator or vfo 2v pp output.
Antenna analysers, buy new and used products from ham radio. The palstar r30c version contains one murata and one collins filter in narrow position. Antenna analyzers available from dx engineering brand comet mfj mfj mfj mfj palstar rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert dx engineering part number cmacaa500markii mfj223 mfj259c mfj259cm mfj269c pas zm30 reuaa30 reuaa54 reuaa170 reuaa230zoom reuaa600 reuaa reuaa1400. Palstar products are designed by hams for hams carrying on the palstar tradition for highquality products designed and manufactured in ohio, usa. Palstar la1k firmware upgrade procedure, this is a quick video showing that its very easy. 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. All palstar products are designed, manufactured, and quality tested in the usa. Technical manual at500 600 watt antenna tuner 600 w pep ssb, 500 w cw. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers at. Comparing the box73 fava4, palstar zm30, and rigexpert aa55. Part of a large corporate family, we market and service our products in over 80 countries across the globe.
Accuracy of the readings is assured with the pm2000a shielded directional coupler. Im thinking of buying the palstar commander hf2500 amp. The six digit backlit lcd display shows frequency to the 100 hz. As an electronics design engineer who has worked for several top electronics companies including collins radio in the days of the sline i know superior design when i see it. Zm305 multifunction weight indicator avery weightronix.
Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and display the resistive and. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr at selectable frequencies from 1 mhz to 30 mhz. 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. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 dx engineering. Page 1 palstar palstar products are designed by hams for hams carrying on the palstar tradition for highquality products designed and hfauto rf network manufactured in ohio, usa.
Apr 23, 2011 racal ra17l and palstar r30a duration. Page 8 manual and automated antenna analysis other uses of the zm30. This advanced analyzer can be set to sweep across a range of frequencies, or it can provide stable output on any single frequency from 1 mhz through 30 mhz, making the zm30 an advanced antenna system measurement tool. 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. With coverage of 160 through 6 meters at up to 1 kw output, it is just a couple of decibels below the maximum legal power.
Palstar r30, r30c and r30cc shortwave communications receivers. A quiet receiver with good performance and excellent audio. Palstar product support zm30 at500 at1500hb at2k at2kd at4k at5k bt1500a hfauto dl1500 dl2k dl5k pm2000a pm2000am r30a aa30. When using the builtin scan function and downloadable. Palstar pm2000a watt meters measure and display swr, forward power up to 2,000 watts, and reflected power simultaneously on a dual movement meter system that operates in the frequency range from 1. The uk leading supplier and distributor of communications equipment. However, more recent practical work on my broadband design has. The palstar ps30m 30amp psu,designed for a variety of applications this power supply is ideal for powering hf transceivers where protection, reliability and immunity to rf are important. 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.
Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers are one of the most useful tools that an antenna experimenter can own. Results 1 11 of 11 the palstar hfauto 1800 watt automatic antenna tuner covers 160 to 6 we have decided to discontinue the at1500dt and the at1kp 27 mar 2020 icom ic7800, icom ic781,kenwood ts440s, kenwood ts520s, ameritron. The palstar seemed to be a little off when measuring swrs around 5. But after buying one from hro i quickly concluded it did not have the functionality i needed. The palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. We offer a wide range of industrial weighing systems and solutions, backed by an extensive service network throughout the usa.
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. 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 hobby to the next level. Please note the palstar atauto is the same as the kessler engineering atauto over the last 15 years i have owned four or five palstar tuners along with antenna analyzer, dummy load, baluns, speakers and other miscellaneous accessories. Palstar manufactures highquality ham radio components, including industryleading antenna tuners and shortwave receivers. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr. Palstar engineering has incorporated the technology found in our popular pm2000a wattmeter into this tuner to provide dual crossneedle metering with active peak and peak hold. Palstar products are designed by palstar tradition for. This high quality variable voltage power supply utilising galvanised steel case, precision ammeter and voltmeter monitoring. Palstar sp30h ultimate communications speakers sp30hb. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver.
The palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. Zm30 digital antenna analyzerowners manualfirmware level. Palstar r30a communication shortwave receiver radioworld uk. The palstar r30cc version contains two collins filters. The palstar r30 is an innovative shortwave communications receiver made right here in ohio, usa. The tuning rate is 20 to 100 hz or 100 to 500 hz step in fast. Palstar zm30 antenna analyser palstar zm30 antenna analyser the word is spreading about palstar s unique, highend products. Optimum hf sensitivity is provided by an active mixer that does not require an rf preamp. Test equipment archives page 3 of 12 kb6nus ham radio. 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. Hfauto automatic antenna tuner l 2 watts to 1800 watts pep l 160 m to 6m l tuning time 10 secs or less l large 4 line display l 12. Page 7 the zm30 is designed to be fieldusable located at the top end of the instrument, and and operator friendly. 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. Antenna analyzers available from dx engineering brand comet comet mfj mfj mfj mfj mfj mfj palstar rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert rigexpert dx engineering part number cmacaa500 cma.
Finding antenna impedance without a analyzer qrz forums. Whether you have a balanced, unbalanced, or singlewire antenna, our antenna tuners offer impedancematching capabilities for more efficient power transfer. The palstar r30a is an innovative new shortwave communications receiver made right here in ohio, usa. Zm30 palstar zm30 antenna analyer mhz discontinued. Zm30 antenna analyzer palstars zm30 antenna analyzer measures the swr of an antenna system across a range of frequencies.
Palstar products are designed and tested for realworld performance and include features that will truly improve your amateur radio operation. Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antenna. Palstar pm2000a watt meters pm2000a dx engineering. Jan 06, 2015 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.
The software works with icom ic9100, ic7800, ic7700, ic7600, ic756proiii, ic746pro, ic7400 ic7200, and ic7000 transceivers. I need to do more research on what the reactive component measurement really means. Thank you for purchasing a palstar zm30 antenna analyzer. Palstar pm2000a 2000 watt cross needle pep average swr wattmeter 1. Carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality designed by hams for hams. Palstar s at4k 2500watt tuner helped cement the companys reputation. Technical manual hfauto automatic antenna tuner 2 watts to 1800 watts pep 160 m to 6m. It follows in the footsteps of the popular r30r30c, but with a larger cabinet, improved frequency display and recessed tuning knob. Since our recent antenna analyzer bakeoff, i purchased and built a box73 fava4 antenna analyzer kit.
Palstar hfauto rf network technical manual pdf download. Specifications of shortwave radios from various manufacturers. The commander hf2500 magnum is identical to the commander hf2500 except that the magnum features a fullwave rectifier in the high voltage power supply, while the hf2500 has a voltage doubler high voltage power supply. The american made zm30 antenna analyzer is no exception. The zm30 revolution the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. Initially i concluded that the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer was the best bang for the buck.
I discovered that there was so much information to digest, the only way to organize it was to put it on a web page. It was fairly easy to assemble, and so far, im impressed with it. Palstar tuners palstar tuners, speakers, and accessories are for amateur radio operators who demand the highest quality of contemporary engineering designed for ham radio. Coverage is 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. I thik a lot of amateures underestimate the quality build of mfjs geari never had a big problem with them,always helpfull techs and they know what their talking about. Geargadgets archives page 9 of 48 kb6nus ham radio blog. Buy palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers online at. Was sent back to palstar some time ago and repaired, but still does not give accurate readings and will not.
Avery weightronix is one of the worlds leading suppliers of weighing scales, systems and equipment. But the best news about this hc908 vfo software is that it also runs on. Unit i have will not calibrate with latest software update. Coverage is still from 100 khz to 30 mhz in am, lsb, usb and cw modes. 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. Comparing the box73 fava4, palstar zm30, and rigexpert. For the most part i have to say i have been very pleased with everything except pauls choice of cross needle meters in most of his products. 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.
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. Specifications of shortwave radios from various manufacturers last updated june 6, 2006 the information below was compiled during my so far unsuccessful search for the ideal shortwave radio to replace my old sony icf2010. But other than the features corresponding to these missing hardware items, the software is functionally identical. Blue backlit digital display 16x 2 lcd signal generator. Palstar zm30 hello, i have had my mfj 259b analyzer since 1998still works well. Sep 17, 2011 palstar sp30 vs optimus xts 3 speaker comparison duration. Palstar accessories are for amateur radio operators, contemporary engineering designed to evoke the pioneering spirit of the early days of radio communication. Mfj994, palstar hfauto o includes a circuit diagram and mechanical construction details for the version 2 adapter that provides for ptt interruption. Shop dx engineering now for superior palstar performance. The zm30 also has neat poweron circuit that allows autopoweroff, as well as the builtin lcd backlight control and timeout capability. Two world famous collins if filters provide unmatched selectivity. Steve stearns, k6oik arrl pacificon antenna seminar, santa clara, ca october 11, 20 r. The zm30 is an automated microcontrolled swr antenna analyzer with a 8 bit microcontroller with a precision low power dds signal generator. It did not allow me to do scans at the antenna and then access the data later via my pc for analysis.
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