Collins 30S-2 (30S-3)

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Collins 30S-2 (30S-3)

Description

HF Linear Amplifier

Category

Amplifier, HF, Prototype

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Collins Radio Company

Date made

circa 1962

General Notes

Note

Although plainly labeled 30S-2 on its front panel, this Collins prototype was referred to as the 30S-3 in development documentation. It incorporated automatic tuning from 2–30 MHz and ran a kilowatt using a 3CX1000A7 tube. The proposed 30S-1 successor never reached production.