ICOM IC-PW2
Take your contesting experience to the next level with the latest LDMOS power device with features supporting a SO2R operation in one amplifier.
Planned Features:
- 1kW output at fully duty cycle, even for extended periods of time
- Six antenna connectors allow customers to use a variety of antennas for multiple bands
- Connect to an Icom radio and all settings are automatically completed
- A LAN port for remote control operation from a PC
- 2×6 antenna selector allows SO2R (single operator two radios) operation with only one amplifier
- Super low-distortion output with superior IMD (Intermodulation Distortion)
- Simultaneous and data output for both Main and Sub bands
- Touch screen color TFT LCD enables intuitive setting changes
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