Service and user manual dentron clipperton v amplifier. Dentron dtr2000l linear conservatively rated 2 kw pep. Free mfj manual 8043 radio amateur 011979 amateur radio. Manual, dentron clipperton 1800rfparts 18007372787 17607440700 usa.
Increase drive level control and re tune amplifier until 1 kw dc input is achieved. I purchased this amp over 20 years ago and its four cetron 572bs still produce 1200 watts pep. The dentron clipperton qro is essentially the same as the clipperton l but with a tuned input. The stock dentron clipperton l linear is a great little amplifierbut not on 160 meters as it comes from the factory. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. I have another page for that tuner, with a mod which works better on 160 and 80 meters. Consistent powerful blowers will make a little noise. I have run it at 100 watts am equivalent to 400 watts or more pep with no problems. Dentron clipperton l amplifier for salevery nice dentron clipperton l amplifier in excellent condition. Dcl manual, dentron clipperton serviceowners manuals. The dentron clipperton v was designed to provide amateurs with a low cost 500 watt amplifier for that something extra on the 2 meter band. Clipperton l for parts i have dentron clipperton l amplifier that will sell for parts. Dentron clipperton v amplifier vhf original instruction.
Vhf and uhf fm are covered with a baofeng uv5r and a wouxun kguv6x. Dentron clipperton v amplifier vhf original instruction manual. Dentron super tuner manual dentron super tuner 160101kw operating manual. The dentron glab linear amplifier l lnears using tvtypesweep tubes. Pdf service manual for dentron clippertonl clipperton l clippertonl. A smaller 16010at looks like it will be ok for a 100 watt cw or ssb signal. Dentron clipperton l conversion to gi7b tubes and other modifications pat griffin aa4pg walking out of dayton, 2014 my eye caught a beat up clipperton cabinet under a vendor table. This dentron clipperton v amplifier vhf original instruction manual, is in nice condition with only a few marks on the cover. The heath sb220 does a fine job on am if you read the manual and select cw, or low side.
Vintage dentron clipperton l ham radio linear amplifier w. Seems like quite a little powerhouse in a small package. So if you not find any thing when you search for tm. I will include a protective clear cover binder to keep this manual looking great. Its cooling fan is 1 speed and hence a little noisy. Dentron 16010l amplifier service and user manual free service manuals, fast download, no limits. Dentron clipperton l base linear amplifier 572bx4 youtube. I would rather not ship it due to weight and possible damage to unit in delivery. The dentron clipperton v was designed to provide amateurs with a low cost 500 watt tv multimediaamplifier for that something extra on the 2 meter band. Although the greatest care has been taken while compiling these documents, we cannot guarantee that the instructions will work on every amp presented.
To begin with, the pcb is double sided with plated through holes. Tm2550 when you search with the keyword tm2550 or tm2550 and not find any thing, it can occur that the model exist in the archive. I really wasnt in the market for an amp, but the price was too good and the clipperton l always beckoned me due to its compact size for a 2kw pep amp. Dentron mla 2500 operating manual pdf download manualslib. The clipperton v is a low profile unit with all metal construction, forced air cooling, rf keying, and a. This upgrade is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced in amplifier theory and repairs as the voltages inside the amplifier can and will kill you. I bought my clipperton l from the original owner he purchased her new in 2002 used her a few time moved and put her in storage back in 2003, she arrived in the original box with manual and instructions spotless inside and out. Someone had added one ohm carbon composition resistors in series with page 25. Amplifier dentron gla user manual 12 pages summary of contents for dentron mla 2500. Rigpix database linear amplifiers dentron clippertonv cl. W2xc dentron clippertonl hum elimination modification.
May 16, 2009 i didnt think there was a simple mod for 10m on the clipperton l. In spite of all the good qualities of this linear, one must remember that it is a sweeptube linear. Manual, dentron clipperton not finding what you are searching for. If you have problem to find a manual, schematic or other file for a specific model, e. Home dentron clipperton l clipperton l notes clipperton l hum mod.
The clipperton v is a low profile unit with all metal construction, forced air cooling, rf keying, and a full compliment of. The board is almost twice as thick as some of the other upgrades used for this amplifier. Here is the schematic for the original dentron input tuned circuits. Clipperton l linear lifier covers 10 160 meters runs four 572b tubes complete with original owners manual all work done for 10 meter mod output. My personal clippertonl notes some fact some opinion but always accurate hihi. Finally, an inverted v for other bands other than 40, 20, 15, and 10.
Dentron clippertonl clipperton l clippertonl power amplifier. Dentron clippertonl instruction manual radio manuals. W6iwi now uses an sea 245 with a dentron clipperton l amplifier running cw and ssb into a cushcraft a3s with 40 meter adapter. A lot of power out of a relatively compact, lightweight package about 50 pounds. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Amphf dentron clipperton l this clipperton l works great. Coverage 16015m the rf lineup is four 572b drive requirement. There are several reasons for this and this page looks at the deficiencies in the stock amplifier as well as the modifications which will turn it into a very good performer on topband. Dentron dtr2000l dtr 2000 l dtr2000l power amplifier. I have an icom 706mkii non g and a dentron clipperton l with three out.
Clipperton 10 meter mod questions worldwidedx radio forum. I picked up this amplifier a few years ago i used it for awhile with my hybrid rigs but after talking to a loud local station on 75 meters he reported a hum on my signal. I dont think it was a simple matter of enabling something that was already to go. Dentron clipperton l instruction manual dentron clipperton l instruction manual.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Previosly, a hygain th3jrs 3 elemement triband 10, 15, 20 beam was used. Dentron clipperton l linear p service manual download. Dentron clippertonl instruction manual comb bound with. A couple of weeks ago, i picked up this clipperton l at a local hamfest. Different models of the clipperton l amplifier used different wiring colors and parts layouts. I got the dentron clipperton l at a hamfest mid2019. I rebuilt the power supple and purchased new tubes only to find out the linear has been hacked. Rigpix database linear amplifiers dentron clippertonv.
Dentron clipperton l page 2 worldwidedx radio forum. Jan 24, 2021 dentron clipperton l 160 thru 15 meters 2000 watts pep on ssb, watts dc on cw, rtty, or sstv. Tune the clipperton l for maximum output in the cw position on a wattmeter such as the dentron w2 wattmeter. The dentron clipperton l power supply upgrade will simply amaze you. Amps must be in excellent condition with good tubes and must be willing to ship and insure to newfoundland canada. The use of flameproof resistors and 3 amp vpiv diodes is standard. Any written notification should include the model number of the unit. The unit uses a 4cx250b in grounded grid, which makes it usable with most 2 meter rigs that have outputs in the 10 to 20 watt range. The coil taps have been cut off, the door knob caps are missing and who knows what else. The used a quad of sweep tubes to produce about a watts input while the clipperton l uses four 572b tubes.
Service owners manuals dcl manual, dentron clipperton. You must be able to read your schematic and understand the design, theory and wiring of your amplifier to properly perform this upgrade. Sold for parts or not working due to the age of the unit. Dentron clipperton l conversion to gi7b tubes and other. If you own a clipperton l and would be kind enough to take pictures of the tank i would appreciate it. I ran her a few times and her output was about 1kw with. Two of the most popular were the dentron clipperton l and the dentron gla b. I was looking for a cabinet to house a homebrew gi7b amp that i was moving from rack mount to table top. This unit has 4 x 572b tubes for close to 2kw output. Power amplifiers dentron clipperton l clipperton l clippertonl service manual and specs dentron dtr2000l dtr 2000 l dtr2000l service manual and specs dentron gla gla gla service manual and specs dentron glab gla b glab service manual and specs.
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