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MN-2000 Matching

MN-2000 With silver border on the Front Face MN-2000 Without silver border on the Front Face
Picture : JM CHERRY Picture: KA0VLS

A Drake matching network is a worthwhile addition to any amateur station where peak performance is desired. Basically identical, except for power handling capabilities, the MN-4 and MN-2000 enable feed line SWR’s of 5:1 to be matched to the transmitter. If input impedance is purely resistive, even higher SWR’s can be handled. Besides presenting a 50 ohm load to the transmitter, the Matching Network’s built in RF wattmeter allows accurate and continuous power measurement and VSWR indication. The advanced wattmeter circuitry yields frequency-insensitive readings from 2 to 30 MHz, and accuracy until now obtainable only in expensive watt meters.

SPECIFICATIONS

bulletFrequency Coverage: 3.5 to 4.0 MHz, 7.0 to 7.3 MHz, 14.0 to 14.35 MHz, 21.0 to 21.45 MHz, 28.0 to 29.7 MHz
bulletInput Impedance: 50 ohms (resistive)
bulletLoad Impedance: 50 ohm coax with VSWR of 5:l or less (any impedance angle), 75 ohm coax at a lower VSWR can be used.
bulletMeter: Reads forward power in watts, or VSWR
bulletInsertion Loss: 0.5 dB or less on each band after tuning
bulletPower Capability: 1000 watts rf average continuous duty, 2000 watts PEP
bulletWattmeter Accuracy: +-(5% of reading + 1% of full scale)
bulletDimensions 5.5"H x 10.8"W x 14.4"D - (14 x 27.3 x 36.5 cm)
bulletShipping-Weight: 18 Ibs. (8,2 kg)
bulletShipping-Size: 18"x9"x15" - (45.7 x 22.9 x 38.1 cm)
bulletCONTROLS: Resistive Tuning, Reactive Tuning, VSWR Calibration, Band switch, Watts/VSWR Selector Switch
bulletREAR PANEL: Ground Post and four SO-239 connectors: One input, two outputs, one Alternate Antenna/Dummy Load

  Drake MN-2000 Matching Network (R. E.)
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Last updated on: 24 Dec 2011