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SSQ-2F v1.41 --- SSQ-2F v3.10 --- PA1 --- PA1 w/HS2 --- PA2 --- LC31P/S
We now supply our powerful PA1 plasma tube amplifier assembled and tested, complete with a high-efficiency fan-cooled heat sink assembly.
This setup saves the researcher valuable time in obtaining and fitting the correct heat sink to the PA1 amplifier. The powerful but quiet cooling fan operates on 12 volts DC, and allows the PA1 to be operated at full power for as long as the researcher desires. The PA1 is fitted with the Quick Change option, so the power amplifier MOSFET may be easily and rapidly replaced should the need arise - no soldering is required.
The HS2 features a rugged solid aluminum core, measuring 30 x 30 x 28 mm, which provides a massive 25.5 cc of heat absorbing mass to rapidly remove the heat from the PA1. To dissipate the heat into the airstream provided by the cooling fan, a total of 108 fins with a surface area of 812 cm^2 or 125 in^2 extend into the airflow. The HS2 maintains a safe operating environment for the MOSFET on the PA1, ensuring stable operating conditions and high efficiency.
For more information about the PA1, please click HERE
For ordering information, please click here
To download the instruction manual for the PA1-HS2 assembly in PDF format, please click HERE
Works with the SSQ-2F v1.41 and the GB-4000
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The 500 watt PA2 plasma tube amplifier is furnished assembled and tested, complete with a high-efficiency fan-cooled heat sink assembly.
The PA2 plasma tube amplifier is designed to be driven by a SSQ-2F v1.41 processor when the SSQ-2F is set to output a TTL level (0 to +5 volt,) 3.1 MHz square wave square-wave duty-cycle modulated carrier. The PA2 may be driven by any other frequency generator that is capable of outputting a similar TTL carrier signal.
The PA2 may also be driven by any frequency generator (such as later models of the GB-4000) that outputs a 3.1 MHz sine wave carrier that is square-wave duty-cycle modulated, with a peak-to-peak amplitude of 4.5 to 5.5 volts.
The powerful but quiet cooling fan mounted on the rugged HS2 heat sink allows the PA1 to be operated at full power for as long as the researcher desires. A separate power supply for the cooling fan is not needed, because the PA2 provides power for the fan.
The PA1 is fitted with the Quick Change option, so the power amplifier MOSFET may be easily and rapidly replaced should the need arise - no soldering is required.
Two power supplies are required to operate the PA2, one supply of +20 volts for the logic circuitry and cooling fan, and another of between +50 to +175 volts, depending on the type of plasma tube being used. Please refer to the operating manual for full technical details.
For ordering information, please click here
To download the instruction manual for the PA2 - HS2 combination in PDF format, please click here
The instruction manual for the LC31 coupler has been revised as of 29 August 2012.
Please go to the DOWNLOADS page to download a PDF copy of this revised manual.
The LC series of plasma tube couplers has been specially designed to work with the SSQ-2F v3.10 or the PA1 amplifier.
The LC coupler system will work with the Cheb 8 inch Phanotron tube, the Cheb SSQ-PT and SSQ-ST plasma tubes, and the Original Cheb 2" x 26" Super Tube.
Using the LC coupler allows you to to efficiently feed RF power to your plasma tube while preserving the excellent signal quality of the SSQ-2F v3.10 and the PA1.
Using the LC31P or the LC31S is easy. Simply connect one end of a 20 foot / 6 meter length of 50 ohm coaxial cable to the RF OUT connection on the SSQ-2F v3.10, the PA1 or the PA2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the input terminals of the LC coupler assembly. Connect two insulated wires from the output terminals of the LC coupler to the electrodes of your plasma tube. That's it! Now, power up your system. No tuning is required.
A heavy-enamel insulated 18 gauge copper wire secondary coil is wound directly on a sturdy PVC coil form. This coil will connect to your plasma tube. A primary winding of 14 gauge PVC insulated wire is then wound over the center of the secondary coil. The primary coil accepts the RF power from the SSQ-2F v3.10 or the PA1. Two Mica capacitors allow tuning of the primary winding for maximum power transfer. A high voltage coaxial capacitor is then connected across the terminals of the secondary coil. This capacitor tunes the secondary coil to match your plasma tube. Should you decide to use a different plasma tube, the coaxial tuning capacitor may be easily removed and replaced with a different one. Screw terminal connector blocks are used for all electrical connections to the LC coupler. There are no wires to solder.
If you are using a Bill Cheb 8 inch Phanotron tube of the SSQ-ST plasma tube, you should purchase the model LC31P coupler assembly which comes with the model TCP coaxial capacitor installed.
If you are using a Bill Cheb SSQ-PT 1" x 14" external electrode plasma tube, you should purchase the model LC31S coupler assembly which comes with the model TCS coaxial capacitor installed.
If you are using a Bill Cheb Original Super Tube, you should purchase the model LC31ST coupler assembly which comes with the model TCR coaxial capacitor installed..
If you wish to use the LC coupler with both the Cheb 8 inch Phanotron tube and the Cheb SSQ-PT plasma tube, then you should order the model LC31P coupler and the model TCS coaxial capacitor. In order to switch the LC coupler for use the other tube, you simply swap the TC coaxial capacitors and move one jumper on the input terminal block on the LC coupler. The time required to make the change is approximately 1 minute.
For complete technical details and ordering information for the LC31 couplers, please click here.
Please refer to the instruction manual for further details.
Designed specifically to operate with the SSQ-2F v3.10, the PA1 is a specially designed Rife Plasma tube amplifier.
The PA1 is a high-frequency switch-mode power supply designed to convert DC power into semi-square wave pulses of energy at 3.1 MHz at a power level sufficient to drive the largest plasma tube. The PA1 has been designed so that its output matches a standard 50-ohm load impedance, making it possible to connect the output of the PA1 to a conventional antenna tuner or to the 3.1 MHz link coil coupler. Due to the design of the PA1, the output signal from the PA1 is of the same high quality as the output from the SSQ-2F v3.10.
The PA1 is designed to be driven by the SSQ-2F v3.10. The PA1 increases the power output of the SSQ-2F v3.10 to a power level of between 300 to 500 Watts peak power. When using modulation duty cycles of between 0 to 100%, the PA1 will produce at least 300 Watts peak or continuous power output. For modulation duty cycles of between 1 to 50%, the PA1 can produce up to 500 Watts peak power output. These power levels are sufficient to operate even the largest plasma tubes now available.
The PA1 is available as a kit or as a fully assembled and tested unit.
For complete technical details on the PA1, please click here.
For ordering information for the PA1, please click here.
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When combined with either an antenna tuner or a link coil coupler, the SSQ-2F v3.10 will drive a moderate size Rife plasma tube without the need for an external RF amplifier. The SSQ-2F v3.10 can also be used to drive an external RF power amplifier for higher power plasma tube operation.
For technical information about the SSQ-2F v3.10 and the SSQ-2F v1.41, please click here.
For ordering information about the SSQ-2F v3.10 and the SSQ-2F v1.41, please click here.
I recommend FreX to drive the SSQ-2F. Please visit Ken Uzzell's web site at http://frex.com.au/index.html for information about FreX.
The SSQ-2F Controller generates a square wave modulated 3.1 MHz RF signal which may be sent to an RF amplifier to drive a Rife Plasma tube.
For technical information about the SSQ-2F v3.10 and the SSQ-2F v1.41, please click here.
For ordering information about the SSQ-2F v3.10 and the SSQ-2F v1.41, please click here.
Bill Cheb has designed several new tubes especially for use with the SSQ-2F v3.10 - the model SSQ-PT.
The SSQ-PT is a 1" x 16" straight tube using external electrodes. The SSQ-ST is a 48 mm" x 22" straight tube using external electrodes.
If you would like more information about the SSQ-PT and the SSQ-ST plasma tubes, please go to http://billsplasmatubes.com/index#ssqpt
If you would prefer to use an 8" Phanaotron tube, please go to http://billsplasmatubes.com/index#8inpt
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