Pace P-5407 Base Command

Object/Artifact

Radio Alpha

Image: Ham Radio, Nov 1973

Name/Title

Pace P-5407 "Base Command"

Description

SWR, Wattmeter, Modulation Monitor, Field Strength Meter, RF Load

Made/Created

Manufacturer

PACE

Date made

1973

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, Nov 1973, p. 70. The Base Command is placed in the transmission line between your transceiver and antenna to monitor and control the functions of your transmitter. Antenna installation efficiency is measured by checking the standing-wave ratio. The transmitter power is measured on one of three scales; the 5-watt and 50-watt levels terminate in an internal dummy load. The 500-watt scale samples power while it's going through the line to the antenna. The modulation capability of the transmitter is measured on the reference meter. The audio quality of your transmitted signal may be monitored continuously. The unit also provides a visual "on the air" indication. Performance of your hand-held or mobile rigs can also be checked with the built-in field strength meter. A television interference filter is also built into the P5407.