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Picture R.L. DRAKE COMPANY
Model 1540

The Drake MN-75 manages rf radiation in the areas of impedance match to the antenna, rf power measurement, VSWR measurement, reduction of harmonic radiation, and antenna selection.

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B-1000 Balun Model 1510
installed on Matching Network

DRAKE MN-75 FEATURES

bulletFrequency Coverage:

1.8-30.0 MHz Range switch selects one of the following frequency ranges:
1.8-3.0 MHz, 3.0-5.0 MHz, 5.0-7.0 MHz, 7.0-10.0 MHz, 10.0-14.0 MHz, 14.0-18.0 MHz, X0-23.0 MHz, 23.0-26.0 MHz and 26.0-30.0 MHz.

bulletInput Impedance: 50 ohms (resistive).
bulletLoad Impedance: 50 ohms coaxial at any phase angle with a VSWR range as described in char-t following.

FREQUENCY

VSWR
1.8-3 MHz 5:l
3-5 MHz 5:l
5-7 MHz 5:l
7-10 MHz 5:l
10-14 MHz 5:l
14-18 MHz 5:l
18-23 MHz 5:l
23-26 MHz 4:l
26-30 MHz 3:l
bulletBalanced Feedlines: with the Drake B-1000 accessory balun, tunes impedances as described in following chart.

FREQUENCY

VSWR
1.8-3 MHz 40-1000 Ohms (5:1 VSWR Referenced to 200 Ohms)
3-5 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
5-7 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
7-10 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
10-14 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
14-18 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
18-23 MHz 40-1000 Ohms
23-26 MHz 50-800 Ohms (4:1 VSWR Referenced to 200 Ohms)
26-30 MHz 67-600 Ohms (3:1 VSWR Referenced to 200 Ohms)
bulletLong Wire Antennas: Feedpoint impedances up to 5:1 VSWR referenced to 50 ohms. Also, 5 :1 referenced to 200 ohms with the Drake B-1000 balun (3:l on frequencies above 26 MHz).
bulletPower Capability:  200 Watts average, continuous duty.
bulletMeter: Reads VSWR or Forward power, O-300 watts.
bulletWattmeter Accuracy: *5% of reading *l% of full scale.
bulletDimensions:
Height = 4-17132" (11.5 cm)
Width = 13-3132" (33.26 cm)
Depth = 8-1/2" (21.6 cm) Including Connectors.
Weight = 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
bulletFront Panel Controls: Provides for the adjustment of resistive and reactive tuning and VSWR calibration, antenna switching, range switching, and selection of forward watts or VSWR functions of the meter.
bulletRear Panel Connectors: four type SO-239 coaxial connectors (one for input and three for output), three screw terminal connections (for long-wire and open-wire feedline systems), and a ground post.

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Last updated on: 24 Dec 2011