It is the black face unit which matches the swan 102bx. Harbach electronics, llc your worldwide source for amateur. Pmmkii replacement power supply module for swan mark ii. The swan mark i and mark ii linear amplifiers were pretty well built and operate very clean.
Johnson built the first ten largely vacuum tube type design single sideband ssb transceivers in a garage in benson, arizona, in 1960. When you get to looking inside the power supply you realize why the swans have so much more output than the heathkit and other brands of 2 3500z. Output power 3k classic mark ii 1540 watts pep, 750 watts continuous. Manual includes sections on operation, maintenance.
F 450vdc electrolytic capacitors, piv 3a diodes, new 100k. Swan mark ii linear amplifier click to listen to the sb102sb200 linear the heathkit operating bench. Drive require ments for this mode are in the neighborhood of ten watts. Manutencao amplificador linear swan 1200w duration. Heathkit schematic and manual archive vintage radio info. Although the greatest care has been taken while compiling these documents, we cannot guarantee that the instructions will work on every radio presented. Diagrams schematic diagram main schematic diagram power supply. Talked to a guy who is selling a nearly pristine swan mark ii amplifier 1080m. Here is a nearly mint condition 1500z linear amplifier in excellent working condition. Swan 1200x and kw posted on january 9, 2015 by m0spn after spending the xmas holiday converting my noisy poor performing end fed random wire to a resonant 4030m fan dipole i. Johnson, w6qki, building the first ten single sideband ssb transceivers in a garage in benson, arizona during the winter of 19601961.
The term usually refers to a type of radiofrequency rf power amplifier, some. Improved models of the two transceivers were periodically introduced well into the 1970s along with accessories, including a remote vfo for separate control of receiver and transmitter frequency and the mark i and mark ii linear amplifiers. At one point i was looking into the heathkit sb200 amps, but their prices on ebay can be outrageous. Swan mk2 linear amplifier service manual download, schematics. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. I looked at some new amps, but i really wanted something that i could play with and even modify. Reprint of the original manualprinted on higloss 28lb high quality. Yep, youd have to modify your swan ham linear to run it from any radio other than a swan radio.
The kit features redesigned rectifier and filter capacitor pc boards, new modern 330. Swan mark 1 linear amplifier manual comb bound wplastic. This listing of transformers and chokes is directly from the peter w. Swan mark ii linear amplifier click to listen to the sb102sb200 linear. The old tube radio archives more than just tube radios. The pmmkii is a complete replacement power supply rectifier pcb and filter capacitor pcb for the swan electronics mark ii linear amplifier. And the relay in the amplifier has no power to activate its coil without a swan radio to key it. Cool idea on using russian tubes and cb linear as project.
Swan 400 operations manual with w11 x 24 foldout schematic. May 01, 2011 the newer mark ii moved the power supply to a separate chassis with its own separate cooling fan, and upgraded the transformer. According to the rca tube manual rfoutput ranges from 650 watts in class abi to over 800 watts when operated class c. Pmmkii replacement power supply module for swan mark ii quantity. Open any radio amateurs handbook to the rf power amp chapter and you will see a good discussion on the subject. Swans new mark ii linear amplifier uses elmac highmu power triodes to achieve 2 kw pep ssb input and watt input on cw, am, or rtty. Now the mark iv concentrates six years of intervening design experience into a masterful new instrument which promises years of musical enjoyment. It features redesigned rectifier and filter capacitor pc boards, new modern 330. Mesaboogie mark iv amplifier owners manual pdf download. I used that amplifier, along with a heath sb200, for several months before obtaining the tempo 2001 pair of 8874 tubes that i use now. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf. Swan tube transceiver compendium an edited collection of technical data rev 4.
Swan engineering, began as a one man operation with herbert g. Open any radio amateurs handbook to the rf power amp chapter and you will see a good. The linear amplifiers were probably the best performing of all of the swan units and i would have no qualms about having another mark i or obtaining a mark ii. The term usually refers to a type of radiofrequency rf power amplifier, some of which have output power measured in kilowatts, and are used in amateur radio. It has no tuned input and your ic718 may not be able to drive it to full output power it was designed to be used with swan rigs like the 500cx700cx which output about 200w pep, but if you. Manual is 18 pages long pages 12 being a foldout of circuit diagram, dated 1956.
The fact this amplifier is still in use is a testament to the sturdy design and construction. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Tube complement 3k classic mark ii eimac 3cx120na7. The mark i uses 3400z tubes and the mark ii uses 3500z tubes. In 1984 mesaboogie introduced the worlds first trimodal amplifier the mark lll with separate modes for clean rhythm, crunch rhythm and lead overdrive. For sale is reprint of rca wr70a rf ifvf marker adder manual. Harbach electronics is proud to announce the new pmmkii power supply rebuild kit for the swan electronics mark ii linear amplifier. A linear amplifier is an electronic circuit whose output is proportional to its input, but capable of delivering more power into a load.
This is a 26 page printed manual for the swan 350 transceiver. Unique circuitry permits the choice of a pair of either 34002. There are a number of reasons to use a tuned input. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. John in neenah, wi home vintage ssb gallery ac0dn n3xxt. Swan mark i power ampllifier user manual created date. Vintage ham radio cb radio schematics service manuals. There is not a single scratch on the cabinet or the front panel. He has the manual and all of the service papers on it as well. Unfollow palomar linear amplifier to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As a result, the radios relay circuit has both its hot and key sides connected to the relay socket. Unfortunately, the mark i does not have enough clearance between the tubes and the cabinet to use 3500z tubes.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Swan 1200w linear amp i was looking for an inexpensive desktop linear amplifier for my shack. The swan mark l linear amplifier was introduced in 1965. Diy 45w ssb hf linear power amplifier amateur radio transceiver shortwave radio development board kit. One is reduced imd distortion and there several others. Swan built their amps extra tough to withstand matching them up to the high output 500cx and 750cw radios 300 watts plus output in their line that equals.
They are arranged in alphanumeric order beginning with aaa and ending with 999. As a result, the radios relay circuit has both its hot and key sides connected to the relay. The swan mark ii amplifier is an excellent linear amplifier and many hams are still running these amplifiers. Uses 2 eimac 3400z zero bias triodes in grounded grid formation. Has two 3500z tubes, which is what i was looking for in an amp. Interceptor 052 parts get your dream remote control helicopter, everything on sale. It features redesigned rectifier and filter capacitor pc boards. Rca wr70a rfifvf marker adder manual glendale manuals. Aug 18, 2008 the swan mark i and mark ii linear amplifiers were pretty well built and operate very clean. Harbach electronics, llc your worldwide source for. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. Reprint of the original manualprinted on higloss 28lb high quality acid free paper for a professional finish that wont turn yellow with agehigloss heavy card stock covers for a professional finish. Unique circuitry permits the choice of a pair of either 34002 or 35002 zerobias triodes in this all purpose highfrequency linear amplifier. Swan ultimate ham radio operation, repair service manuals.