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Icom’s Most Advanced Linear Amplifier
Genuine Power, Reliability, and Performance
1 kW Output at Full Duty Cycle Single Operator Two Radios (SO2R) with One IC-PW2
High Power and Full Duty Cycle Operation
The IC-PW2 uses new 65 V LDMOS power transistors and a high-efficiency power supply. 1 kW output at full duty cycle can be achieved with 200 V AC input. It can be operated immediately at full power operation after booting up the IC-PW2. Of course, you can operate it continuously, even in long contest hours, or full-duty FT8 operation
Increased Linearity & Clean Transmission with the Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) (with the IC-7610)
The IC-PW2 has succeeded in realizing the world’s first*1 DPD as a linear amplifier for amateur radio in combination with the IC-7610. This technology corrects the signal distortion from the IC-PW2, by applying inverse distortion to the output signal from the IC-7610 exciter in advance*2
2 × 6 Automatic Antenna Selector
Two radio inputs and six antenna connectors provide fully automatic antenna switching capabilities. Each antenna can be selected independently when making a band change on either transceiver. You can operate it as if you had two linear amplifiers. When using dual independent receivers, which the IC-7610 and IC-7851 have, you can watch dual bands at once by using two antennas.
Detachable Controller with Touch Screen Display
A remote-control cable (3 m) enables the amplifier to be mounted away from the radios for a big station installation. The 4.3 inch color display is a touch screen with a graphical user interface. Connected antennas are graphically shown on the display
Powerful SO2R Features
SO2R operation is possible with one IC-PW2. While you are making a call on one radio, you can watch another band on the other radio.*3 The transmitter lockout function*4 prevents simultaneous transmission of two radios during SO2R operation.
SO2R Possible with One Multi-band BPF
Conventional linear amplifiers require two multi-band BPFs to prevent suppression of receive sensitivity by their own transmit signal when operating SO2R. However, the IC-PW2 automatically connects the multi-band BPF to the receiving radio when you select either radio to transmit. This makes SO2R operation possible with just one Multi-band BPF.*3
Completely Linked with Icom Radio Operation*4
With compatible Icom radios, various settings are easy, and you can get the full performance out of the IC-PW2. When you operate the transceiver by changing bands and frequency tuning, the IC-PW2 automatically works in conjunction with it. It provides an extremely quick response in contests and multi-band operations.
RX-ANT Connectors for Multi-band BPF and External Equipment
User supplied bandpass filters (BPF), preamps, and attenuators can be connected to the [RX-ANT] connectors. When you use two radios with the IC-PW2, one multi-band BPF can be shared with these radios by switching the receiving radio. In addition, the band switching of multi-band BPF can be controlled from the band signal output connector. The [BAND 1], [BAND 2] signal output connectors, can each be set to either [INPUT 1], [INPUT 2], transmitter side, or receiver side. It can be linked with band switching of various external devices.
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
By using mechanical relays, the antenna tuner can quickly retune the operating band in two to three seconds. The IC-PW2 has also succeeded in reducing unnecessary emissions during tuning. The antenna tuner works even when the power amplifier function is not used.
Advanced Remote Control with the RS-PW2
The optional RS-PW2 enables remote control of all IC-PW2 functions from your Windows™ PC. When used together with the RS-BA1 or the IC-7760 remote controller (RC-7760), it supports advanced operation from your remote shack.
Other Features
- High-efficiency and low noise cooling system
- Various error detection circuits protect internal components
- An SD card slot on the front panel for firmware updates and saving settings
- Remote AUX jack for controlling an automatic tuning telescopic antenna
- Antenna quick select function that can connect to priority antenna with simple action
- LAN connector for Internet/LAN remote control
ICOM Accessories
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