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. I have a palstar hfauto tuner that i use with an icom 7600. But the best news about this hc908 vfo software is that it also runs on your. This antenna analyzer has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and will provide reliable operation for many years. When using the builtin scan function and zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antennas performance, right on your pc screen. Comparing the box73 fava4, palstar zm30, and rigexpert aa55. Zm30 palstar zm30 antenna analyer mhz discontinued. Palpm2000a manufacturer palstar upc availability this product requires special order. I found myself awake this morning at around 5 am local, or 10 hours utc. The palstar seemed to be a little off when measuring swrs around 5. I know this sounds nuts but its the truth in my setup. Coverage is from 100 khz to 30 mhz in am, lsb, usb and cw modes. Mfj994, palstar hfauto o includes a circuit diagram and mechanical construction details for the version 2 adapter that provides for ptt interruption. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers are one of the most useful tools that an antenna experimenter can own.
Starmax a30 sada protocol software free download, starmax a30 sada software, starmax a30 sada powervu software, starmax a30 sada sat receiver software. It can also be used as a high resolution as small as 10hz steps signal generator or vfo 2v pp output. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that. The palstar r30c version contains one murata and one collins filter in narrow position. Carrying on in the palstar tradition for products of the highest quality designed by hams for hams. Palstar latest response is they no longer support this antenna analyser.
All palstar products are designed, manufactured, and quality tested in the usa. Emails to palstar went unanswered so the day i sent it back to hro, paul responded that there was a bug in the firmware current at that time last week and the new one fixed the bugs. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzer antenna analysers at. Microsoft word setting up the palstar hf auto with ddutil and w1tr hf auto program v3. Please carefully read the owners manual in order to take advantage of the many interesting. Specificationsblue backlit digital display, 16 x 2 lcd. Precision tunable dds signal generator, processor controlled in 10hz steps display frequencies. While the la1k will work with a wide variety of tuners and transceivers, palstar customdesigned the la1k to work as the perfect match for our very popular hfauto autotuner. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making. However i can tell you the tuning range on the mfj998 is much better. Palstar la1k rf sensing dual hf ldmos watt amplifier. To truly enjoy the radio listening experience, you need a high quality speaker.
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. Page 6 the vfo updated software from the zm30 website mode allows the zm30 to serve as a. Whenevernewer or improved capability software isavailable, the user may download the binaryfile from the palstar website to his local pc. Palstar zm30 antenna analyser palstar zm30 antenna analyser the word is spreading about palstar s unique, highend products. Palstar r30a communication shortwave receiver radioworld uk. This works fine with the icom but it seems that the palstar does not receive the transmit frequency from the 6300. The palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. The zm30 is an automated microcontrolled swr antenna analyzer with a 8 bit microcontroller with a precision low power dds signal generator. 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. The palstar tuner has frequency sensing and will change the antenna port on the tuner automatically. Palstar r30, r30c and r30cc shortwave communications receivers. It will take you approximately 1520 minutes to download the software, depending on network conditions. Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antenna. I have searched the help pages for dddutil, but cannot find any reference to this issue.
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. Once you download the software, the next step is to install it onto the device. If i had to give up a tuner, the hfauto would be gone. Figure 1 block diagram of the zm30 digital antenna z bridge a very low power transmitter is automatically swept across selected frequencies by a microcontroller. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on most. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr. The palstar r30cc version contains two collins filters. Blue backlit digital display 16x 2 lcd signal generator. The american made zm30 antenna analyzer is no exception. The r30a has simple controls, but 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. Introducting the new la1k rf sensing dual hf ldmos watt amplifier. Zm plot ms excel macro software, the zm30 can plot a frequency versus resistance and reactance graph of your antennas performace on your pc screen. Steve stearns, k6oik arrl pacificon antenna seminar, santa clara, ca october 11, 20 r.
Page 8 manual and automated antenna analysis other uses of the zm30. Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and. The figure below shows the block diagram of the antenna analyzer. The official facebook page of palstar, inc amateur and shortwave radio products and. Here you can download software and channel lists for plus model. 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. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver palstar receivers at. I followed the tutorial prepared by dave wo2x, and downloaded the hfauto program, but cannot connect it to dddutil.
Support of an established, professional company known for building. Its smaller, and has computer download capability to track swr throughout a band and graph it. Is there a way to be have the 6300 provide the tuner. 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. View and download palstar r30a owners manual online. Unlike most general coverage swl receivers, r30a receivers are not desensitized on the lf and mw bands, making them ideal for standard.
All in all, the zm30 is a good analyzer if it worked. Software is available for download only from specifications of palstar zm30 antenna analyzers. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on. They are capable of receiving am, cw, and ssb mode signals. The rear panel has antenna inputs and dial lamp switch. I just received my 6300 today and have been trying to learn it. Istar hd is free website for technology provided by for. A quiet receiver with good performance and excellent audio. The palstar r30a is an innovative, simple tabletop shortwave receiver manufactured in the usa. Unlike some lesser antenna analyzers, the zm30 analyzers automatically determine and display the resistive and. Page 1 palstar incorporated r30a shortwave receiver 9676 n. 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. Dec 12, 2010 the palstar r30a is an innovative, simple tabletop shortwave receiver manufactured in the usa. The tuning rate is 20 to 100 hz or 100 to 500 hz step in fast.
Installation should take up to 1015 additional minutes. The palstar sp30b shortwave speaker is a custom engineered shortwave radio speaker. 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. 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. Com the palstar at1km antenna tuner is an american made impedance matching network that can provide unbalanced and balanced output. Com 5 table of contents thank you for purchasing a palstar zm30 antenna analyzer.
For additional detail on upgrading zm30software programs in the field, seeappendix d. Palstar r30a shortwave receivers r30a free shipping on most. The zm30 digital antenna z bridge is a quality measurement instrument that determines antenna system performance across the amateur bands through use of automatically collected swr and complex impedance. Below are instructions for installing the software update for the blackberry z30. Palstar zm30 antenna analyzers zm30 free shipping on. Palstar zm30 antenna analyser palstar zm30 antenna analyser the word is spreading about palstars unique, highend products. Palstar r30, r30c and r30cc shortwave communications. 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. When using the builtin scan function and downloadable. It also includes a selfcalibrating reflectometer and displays swr at selectable frequencies from 1 mhz to 30 mhz. The six digit backlit lcd display shows frequency to the 100 hz. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as. Palstar r30a shortwave receiver is a premium shortwave receiver.
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