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Phil Crosno, N6AS, did the initial work on the selection of this amplifier to provide additional power output for a HPSDR rig. His power output of a directly connected HL-45B to a Penelope/Mercury based transceiver is shown in Figure #2. Comparison of the HL-45B to the power output of the PenneyWhistle is shown in Figure #3 (using Penelope as the driver at 13.8 Volts in both cases).[[Image:0001gz.jpg|thumb|300px|Figure #2. The measured power output of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier at 13.8 Volts]]
 
Phil Crosno, N6AS, did the initial work on the selection of this amplifier to provide additional power output for a HPSDR rig. His power output of a directly connected HL-45B to a Penelope/Mercury based transceiver is shown in Figure #2. Comparison of the HL-45B to the power output of the PenneyWhistle is shown in Figure #3 (using Penelope as the driver at 13.8 Volts in both cases).[[Image:0001gz.jpg|thumb|300px|Figure #2. The measured power output of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier at 13.8 Volts]]
 
[[Image:0001vl.jpg|thumb|300px|Figure #3. A comparison of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier power output to the PenneyWhistle power output when both are operated at 13.8 Volts]]
 
[[Image:0001vl.jpg|thumb|300px|Figure #3. A comparison of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier power output to the PenneyWhistle power output when both are operated at 13.8 Volts]]
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===The Full Output Option===
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David Poole, AD9DP, has developed a single transistor interface circuit that goes between the current Penelope/Mercury HPSDR components to drive the HL-45B to full power. Details on construction of this interface will be posted here as soon as testing is complete.

Revision as of 20:13, 30 September 2009

The HL-45B is a small compact HF and 6 meter amplifier capable of 45 Watts output on all modes. Band switching is manual, but all required low pass filters are included. Because it requires 5 Watts input to drive it to full power, detailed construction notes are provided to provide a small preamp between the Penelope and HL-45B.

Specifications and other information on the Tokyo Hy-Power labs' HL-45B are available at Tokyo Hy-Power's web site. The measured Gain of this amplifier is shown in Figure #1.
Figure #1. The measured gain of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier

The Direct Connection Option

Phil Crosno, N6AS, did the initial work on the selection of this amplifier to provide additional power output for a HPSDR rig. His power output of a directly connected HL-45B to a Penelope/Mercury based transceiver is shown in Figure #2. Comparison of the HL-45B to the power output of the PenneyWhistle is shown in Figure #3 (using Penelope as the driver at 13.8 Volts in both cases).
Figure #2. The measured power output of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier at 13.8 Volts
Figure #3. A comparison of the HL-45B HF/6 Meter Amplifier power output to the PenneyWhistle power output when both are operated at 13.8 Volts


The Full Output Option

David Poole, AD9DP, has developed a single transistor interface circuit that goes between the current Penelope/Mercury HPSDR components to drive the HL-45B to full power. Details on construction of this interface will be posted here as soon as testing is complete.