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     AA30 Active Antenna

Specifications: 

  
Frequency Range 

 

300 KHz to 30 MHz 

 
Gain   

 

 

-10 to +15 db adjustable 

 
Antenna 

 

 

50Ω SO-239, random wire or 

 

 

 

 

20” telescoping whip 

 
Power  

 

 

9VDC PP3 battery or 12VDC 

 

 

 

 

(2.1mm plug, ).  Rear 

 

 

 

 

panel switch selects between 

 

 

 

 

battery and AC adapter 

 
Dimensions   

 

1.75” H x 6” W x 6” D 

 
Weight 

 

 

.5 Lbs 

Description:

 

 

The AA30 Active Antenna is designed for the avid SWL 
who is unable to put up an outdoor antenna.  
 
Utilizing the built in whip antenna or an external wire, the 
AA30’s pre-amplifier circuit provides from –10 to +15 db of 
gain over a frequency range of 300KHz to 30MHz. 
 
A varactor-tuned pre-selector with 6 band ranges prevents 
strong out-of-band signals from overloading the pre-
amplifier. 

 

Service and Warranty    

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Limited Warranty 

Palstar Inc. warrants products manu-
factured by it to be free from defects 
in material and workmanship under 
normal use and service 

for a period 

of one (1) year from the date of 
delivery to the first buyer

 (the 

“Warranty Period”). Palstar Inc’s obli-
gation under this warranty is limited to 
repair or replacement of the product; 
at its option at  the Palstar factory in 
Piqua, OH.  

 

Effective only when the product is 
returned to the factory with all trans-
portation charges prepaid and exami-
nation of the product discloses in Pal-
star’s judgment, to have been defective 
during the Warranty Period.  

 

The Warranty Period shall not extend 
beyond its original term with respect 
to interim in-warranty repairs by Pal-
star. This Warranty Period shall not 
apply to any product which has been 
repaired or altered by anyone other 
than Palstar without prior written 
authorization. Warranty does not ex-
tend to any products which have been 
subject to damage from improper in-
stallation, application or maintenance in 
accordance with the operating specifi-
cation. Palstar neither assumes nor 
authorizes any person to assume for it 
any obligation or liability other than 
herein stated. 

 

 

 

Repair Policy 

When sending in a product for service, 
please “double” box it carefully and 
ship it insured for your protection. 
Please include a note clearly describing 
the problem, how you wish the item 
returned and how you wish to pay for 
the service. Package your radio prop-
erly. Palstar, Inc. is not responsible for 
merchandise damaged in shipment. 
Our service rate is $30 per hour (1/2 
hr. minimum). 

Return Policy 

All returns must receive prior authori-
zation from Palstar. Returned items 
must be received in original—AS 
SHIPPED– condition including the 
original box, manuals, accessories, and 
copy of sales receipt. Returns must be 
within 14 days of purchase. Returned 
items are subject to a 25% restocking 
fee. Shipping is not refundable. 

 

Summary of Contents for AA30

Page 1: ... N Looney Rd Piqua OH 45356 USA Customer Service and Sales Telephone 1 800 773 7931 Fax 1 937 773 8003 Email info palstar com REV 2 1 03 18 2009 Copyright 2010 Palstar Inc Printed in the U S A Owner s Manual AA30 Active Antenna ...

Page 2: ...trans portation charges prepaid and exami nation of the product discloses in Pal star s judgment to have been defective during the Warranty Period The Warranty Period shall not extend beyond its original term with respect to interim in warranty repairs by Pal star This Warranty Period shall not apply to any product which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Palstar without prior writt...

Page 3: ...re using an ex ternal wire antenna 2 On Bypass Switch Pressing the latching button to the IN position turns on the pre amplifier and varactor tuned pre selector When the button is in the OUT po sition active circuits are turned off and antenna wire or telescoping is bypassed directly to the output jack 3 Indicator LED Lights when On Bypass Switch is ON 4 Gain Control Adjusts gain of pre amplifier ...

Page 4: ...er source with the switch on the back 4 Connect the AA30 output to the antenna jack of your re ceiver 5 Select the frequency range you wish to use with the Band Switch number 6 page 3 and set the Gain Control number 4 page 3 to 9 o clock Turn on receiver and AA30 The LED on the front panel will light 6 Adjust the Tune control until an increase in signal is heard or indicated on the receiver S mete...

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