SBE SB2-LA

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Name/Title

SBE SB2-LA

Description

1 KW PEP HF Linear Amplifer

Category

Amplifier, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sideband Engineers Inc

Date made

1964 - 1969

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

12 in

Depth

12-1/2 in

Weight

40 lb

Valuations

Value

$249.50

General Notes

Note

QST, Jan 1965, p. 105. QST, Aug 1966, p. 152. QST, Dec 1969, p. 170. QST, Jul 1971, p. 114. (these could be remainders) The SB-2LA was the companion linear amplifier for SBE’s SB-34 transceiver. It used six 6JE6 tubes in parallel and was rated at a full kilowatt. It had an internal solid-state AC supply, and the optional SB3-DCP inverter was available for mobile operation. Specifications – Frequency Range: Amateur bands within the spectrum 3.8 to 21.45 Mc/s – Input Power Ratings: SSB: 1000 watts peak AM: 300 watts CW, FM, FSK: 400 watts – Input Impedance: 75 ohms, resistive – Drive Requirements: 65 watts maximum – Output Impedance: 50 ohms, unbalanced, VSWR not to exceed 2:1 Tube Complement: (6) 6JE6 tubes – Power Requirements: 117V VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 kVA peak 12.6V VDC, 110 amp peak when operated with SB3-DCP mobile inverter