[Amps] TRANS WORLD TW500A-RM

[qrv at kd4e.com]

In the cobwebs of my memory I have a vague notion that the
Transworld amp is associated with the Metron amp - is that
correct?

I have the Metron PDF.

David KD4E

> I'm sure that somewhere I have the user manual for the TW500 mobile
> version. If I can find it and get any spare time over the holiday I'll
> run it through the scanner.
>
> In answer to Emile's original question - I imagine the main part of the
> 'FSK option' is a LOT of extra cooling.
>
> Steve
>
>> For any that are interested I sent a manual and some information
>> attachment
>> to Emile that covers my TW1000A that is basically two TW500A
>> amplifiers  in
>> one cabinet with input and output combiners. Transworld was sold to
>> Datron
>> World Communications some years ago and was still supporting and
>> servicing
>> Transworld amplifiers when they did a repair on mine in 2009.  I do
>> not have
>> a manual for the TW500A and suggested he try Datron but I hope someone
>> else
>> here can help him since what I sent him is similar but not exactly
>> what her
>> has.  They are great amplifiers and were used in US Consulates all
>> over the
>> world and have full coverage from 1.8 to 30 Mhz all solid state.
>> Dave W7VM
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Amps [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Emile Venter
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 1:37 AM
>> To: amps at contesting.com
>> Subject: [Amps] TRANS WORLD TW500A-RM
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> I have recently acquired an old Trans World TW500A-RM solid state
>> amplifier.
>>
>> This is the rack mount version of this 500W amplifier.
>>
>> It is a very basic amplifier with absolutely no fancy electronics.
>> The rack
>> mount version was made to only switch bands via a remote switch.
>> However,
>> one of the previous owners installed a band selector switch on the front
>> panel.
>>
>> Very little information on this amplifier is available on the Internet.
>>
>> In the operator's and technical manual I found on the Internet, it is
>> mentioned that the "FSK Option" should be installed for high duty cycle
>> operation such as FSK and CW.  I cannot find any information on this "FSK
>> Option".  How would I know if this option is installed in the amplifier I
>> have?
>>
>> Also, if anyone out there can point me in the right direction to find
>> more
>> information on this amplifier, I would really appreciate your help.