Hardrock-500 Power Amplifier Project

Now Accepting orders:

Hardrock-500 Amplifier Support Package:

https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-500-power-amplifier-support-package

AN-1819 Amplifier Deck with VRF2933 MOSFETS:

https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/an1819-500w-700w-amplifier-deck

ATU-500 Internal Autotuner:

https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-500-atu

Finally, 5 Watts in - 500 Watts out with one amplifier!

Now you can build your own 500 watt power amplifier for your QRP transceiver or SDR and bust through pile-ups or work in difficult propagation.

For more information send an email to: info@HobbyPCB.com

For a look inside, feel free to check 'under the hood'.

Hardrock-500 features:

• • Completely self-contained - built-in power supply for 100-250 VAC

  • Light weight - 7.5 Kg (16.5 lbs.) including power supply

  • Low cost - around $1700

  • Dual color LCD touch screen displays for metering and operating controls

  • Full HF coverage of 160-10M amateur bands

  • Seamless integration with transceivers from HobbyPCB, Elecraft, Yaesu, Elad and Xiegu

  • Internal ATU (optional)

  • Input attenuation for 100W transceivers (coming soon)

  • Arduino Mega controller - 100% open source firmware

  • Automatic protection for SWR, temperature, voltage, current and excessive drive

  • 13.8V, 2A DC output to power QRP transceivers

  • USB control for unattended/remote operation

  • Legendary HobbyPCB support

The FCC does not allow the commercial sale of power amplifiers that operate below 30MHz with gain in excess of 15 dB. The Hardrock-500 is a project that involves the purchase of two products; a HobbyPCB Hardrock-500 amplifier support package and an AN-1819 amplifier board made by RF Power Tools. Both products are available from HobbyPCB.com