The palstar r30a is an innovative new shortwave communications receiver made right here in ohio, usa. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr at selectable frequencies from 1 mhz to 30 mhz. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on most. The fieldprogrammable feature allows the user to download new or updated software from the zm30 website and load it into the antenna analyzer. I just received my 6300 today and have been trying to learn it. Coverage is still from 100 khz to 30 mhz in am, lsb, usb and cw modes. Palstar r30a communication shortwave receiver radioworld uk.
Page 14 pc, can provide diagnostic available, the user may download the binary information about the zm30 operation in file from the palstar website to his local pc. Unit i have will not calibrate with latest software update. View and download palstar at2kd owners manual online. Page 1 palstar incorporated at2kd 2000 watt antenna tuner 9676 n. The at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner is the next level up in power handling from our popular at1kp 1200 watt differential antenna tuner. The palstar tuner has frequency sensing and will change the antenna port on the tuner automatically. Com the palstar at1km antenna tuner is an american made impedance matching network that can provide unbalanced and balanced output. The six digit backlit lcd display shows frequency to the 100 hz. It does offer excellent audio and is fine program listening or dxing rig. The zm30 revolution the palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. It can also be used as a high resolution as small as 10hz steps signal generator or vfo 2v pp output.
Microsoft word setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program v3. In my half asleep state, i reached over to the palstar r30cc radio that sits next to the bed and made my way through some of the programmed frequencies. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Precision tunable dds signal generator, processor controlled in 10hz steps display frequencies. This store uses cookies and other technologies, so that we can improve your experience on our sites.
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. Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and display the resistive and. Was sent back to palstar some time ago and repaired, but still does not give accurate readings and will not. The official facebook page of palstar, inc amateur and shortwave radio products and.
Mfj994, palstar hfauto o includes a circuit diagram and mechanical construction details for the version 2 adapter that provides for ptt interruption. All palstar products are designed, manufactured, and quality tested in the usa. The australian domestics were sort of audible, but weak. The zm30 is an automated microcontrolled swr antenna analyzer with a 8 bit microcontroller with a precision low power dds signal generator. Page 8 manual and automated antenna analysis other uses of the zm30. The setup box for hfauto in the other tab of dddutil is missing i have the latest version of dddutil. 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. Carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality designed by hams for hams. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that.
I have a palstar hfauto tuner that i use with an icom 7600. The main equipment next to the computer monitor is a hameg 100 mhz oscilloscope. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers at. The palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. The palstar is wellknown for their antenna tuners, dummy loads, speaker and receiver i. 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. The word is spreading about palstars unique, highend amateur and shortwave radio products carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality. I found myself awake this morning at around 5 am local, or 10 hours utc. 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. There is no tradeoff with coax fed antennas nor with unbalanced. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on. 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. The american made zm30 antenna analyzer is no exception.
It follows in the footsteps of the popular r30r30c, but with a larger cabinet, improved frequency display and recessed tuning knob. It is built with the same quality and care found on all palstar tuners with no compromises or shortcuts in design or components. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. Nwt500bnc 50k550mhz sweep analyzer amplitudefrequency. I followed the tutorial prepared by dave wo2x, and downloaded the hfauto program, but cannot connect it to dddutil. This works fine with the icom but it seems that the palstar does not receive the transmit frequency from the 6300. The mw550p is an active preselector and antenna matching unit for am broadcast and 160 m reception. They are capable of receiving am, cw, and ssb mode signals.
Two world famous collins if filters provide unmatched selectivity. The palstar sp30h ultimate communications speaker is a custom engineered speaker designed to match the sonic characteristics of the human voice pm2000a watt meter 1. Palstar mw550p mwsw preselector palstar accessories 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. The word is spreading about palstar s unique, highend amateur and shortwave radio products carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality. Buy palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers online at.
Raporten met en zonder amp zijn prima er is een duidelijk verschil met toen ik met 100w werkte. The palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver. Part number at1500hb, rf matching network, fan cooled, high pass network with shunt variable inductor and differential capacitor, frequency range 6mhz to 56mhz, rf power rating up to 1500 watts, new u. Zm30 palstar zm30 antenna analyer mhz discontinued. 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.
But after hours and hours of trying the device with both the included telescoping antenna, and various outdoor antennas, on a wide range of frequencies, with several different rx, i couldnt find anything that this device can do well, on any band, with any antenna. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making them ideal for standard. 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. Author timbo posted on may 17, 2016 categories antennas, dx, perseus, sal30 tags 3095 khz, 3325 khz, 502k khz, caffeine, h3a, indonesia, nbc, palstar r30cc, papua new guinea, radio candip, rri, sibc, solomon islands, sonder grense leave a. Palstar tuners, speakers, and accessories are for amateur radio operators who demand the highest quality of contemporary engineering designed for ham radio.
But other than the features corresponding to these missing hardware items, the software is functionally identical. Damage requiring servicedisconnect this product completely and refer servicing to quali. I selected the palstar active antenna precisely because i own a couple of other pieces of palstar equipment that. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on most. Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and.
Part number at1500hb, rf matching network, fan cooled, high pass network with shunt variable inductor and differential capacitor, frequency range 6mhz to. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers are compact, high performance general coverage receivers for the long wave, medium wave, and short wave bands, with a frequency range of 100 khz through 30 mhz. The palstar is a no nonsense very basic radio with few frills and no keypad. But the best news about this hc908 vfo software is that it also runs on your. On the shelves are an mfj 259b antenna analyser, a palstar zm30 antenna analyser, a heathkit gdo, and home made milliwatt power meter. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr. Someone recently asked for a comparison between the palstar zm30 and the micro908. 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 r75 really needs the dsp which is an option but currently free from icom. Find great deals on ebay for palstar and radio communication. 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. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on. Palstar at1500dt 1500 watt differential antenna tuner. Add usb port for new programs, external data store.
Nwt serial sweep is digital sweep,small step,connect pc calculation data,can vfo output. I hoped that palstar would be selling something effective, if anyone could. Blue backlit digital display 16x 2 lcd signal generator. I have searched the help pages for dddutil, but cannot find any reference to this issue. The zm30 also has neat poweron circuit that allows autopoweroff, as well as the builtin lcd backlight control and timeout capability. The palstar is certainly as good on mw as the sony and has some additional benefits, in memory size, sideband performance and audio quality. R30a, but they have never build a transceivers before. Is there a way to be have the 6300 provide the tuner.
When using the builtin scan function and downloadable. The rear panel has antenna inputs and dial lamp switch. Its utility performance is good with the stock filters. 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. With her being nontechnically oriented, i was looking for some easytooperate portable receiving antenna solutions, and bought a copy of the palstar aa30. The zm30 utilizes a unique power circuit that is controlled by the momentary contact onoff pushbutton located on the front panel. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making. Serial port for field upgradeable software from dimensions. Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antenna.
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