We seek to understand and document all radio transmissions, legal and otherwise, as part of the radio listening hobby. We do not encourage any radio operations contrary to regulations. Always consult with the appropriate authorities if you have questions concerning what is permissible in your locale.

Author Topic: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.  (Read 2473 times)

Offline redhat

  • DX Legend
  • ******
  • Posts: 1585
  • USA
  • Music is my drug.
    • View Profile
    • Email
High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« on: December 10, 2019, 0459 UTC »
Some guys finally figured out how to do this with modern parts.  They claim 80+% efficiency @ 500W PEP out, 160-10 meters.
https://www.polex-tech.com/

A white paper covering the fundamentals of operation is here
www.arrl.org/files/file/QEX_Next_Issue/Mar-Apr2017/MBF.pdf

+-RH
Somewhere under the stars...
Airspy HF+, MLA-30/Mini-whip/Chi-Town Loop
Please send QSL's and reception reports to xfmshortwave [at] proton [d0t] me

Offline olddxer

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2019, 1338 UTC »
Cool post. Thanks
Anan 8000DLE, Drake R8B, NRD-515, Perseus SDR, a bunch of Hammarlunds, Inverted V multiband dipole

Merohde@columbus.rr.com

Offline Monophonia

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 32
    • View Profile
Re: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2019, 1909 UTC »
I am on their list of beta testers. So far it's been crickets since early June.

I understand the challenges of small teams and hardware development, but updates would be nice.

Offline M R I

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 216
    • View Profile
Re: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2019, 0332 UTC »
Nice project. Efficiency is the way to go.
Mix.Radio.International [at] ProtonMail [dot] com

Offline IsquaredR

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 1
    • View Profile
Re: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2019, 1334 UTC »
Nice project. Efficiency is the way to go.
I'm also on the Beta test list and have heard nothing. Still its an exciting project if it really works. Wish them luck.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2019, 1432 UTC by IsquaredR »

Offline Josh

  • DXing Phenomena
  • *******
  • Posts: 4322
    • View Profile
Re: High level SSB transmitter; and old dream come true.
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2019, 2003 UTC »
If they make an amp sign me up.
We do not encourage any radio operations contrary to regulations.