JUMA PA1000 FT8 Adaptation Note: This modification applies serial numbers older than 2023199 JUMA PA1000 was designed before the popular FT8 have been invented.
At that time the design goal was a very light weight
amplifier for SSB and CW. Because of the light weight the cooling does
not allow full power key down operations. Here are few advice
to adapt JUMA PA1000 for FT8.
1. Low PA Voltage reduction to 45V or lower JUMA PA1000 has been supporting high (56V) and low (50V) PA voltage. High PA voltage is recommended for full power SSB to allow headroom for linear operation. The low PA voltage is recommended for all reduced power modes and all carrier type modes eg digi-modes. Although the 50V low PA voltage improves the efficiency it may not be enough for FT8. That's why the low PA voltage should be lowered down to 45V or even lower with the following simple modification in the serial numbers older than S/N 2024200. Note that it is normal if he voltage is flickering in standby state
because the power supply is then in discontinuous mode. Operate FT8 with this
new 45V low PA voltage with reduced power of 500W-700W and LCD current
indication below 20A.
You may adjust FAN MAX RPM to a lower temperature setting eg 50ºC. The lowest 40ºC setting is available
in the firmware version
v1.35.
See also Silent fan replacement instruction 3. Over Temperature Limit change (optional) JUMA PA1000 is measuring the final LDMOS transistor case temperature instead of the heatsink temperature. Thus it is indicating quite high readings. Nominal over temperature protection limit has been 100ºC. You may consider to raise the limit to 110ºC by replacing the resistor R66 from 15k to 12k. Resistor R66 is located in center top of the main board near IC4 To open the enclosure top cover follow
this instruction. Please take care of electrical safety!
Update 2023-03-11 OH7SV
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