VHF/UHF Solid State Amplifiers
. . . 160 Watts on 2 Meters!
Turn your mobile, base or handheld into 160 Watt powerhouses and talk further, longer, clearer .
. . All modes: FM, SSB, CW . . . Superb GaAsFET preamp . . . Has exclusive Active-Bias
TM
sys-
tem for crisp, clear voice in SSB mode . . . True push-pull circuitry and clean RF layout for
excellent stability . . . Overdrive and high SWR protection . . . Remote controllable with RC-2 . . .
MIRAGE’s most
popular amplifier
gives you 160 Watts
of output power for
just 25 W in from
your base/mobile rig!
The B-2518-G is
ideal for your 20 to 60 Watt 2
Meter mobile or base
station.
You’ll talk fur-
ther, longer, clearer
on all modes -- FM,
SSB, CW -- hear
weak signals better
than you’ve ever
heard before!
Yo u get a low
noise 20 dB
GaAsFET preamp
with an excellent
0.6 dB noise figure
for pulling out
weak signals.
B-2518-G is
fully protected with fea-
tures found in expensive commercial amplifiers.
High SWR or excessive input power can damage your amplifier.
Protection circuits automatically bypass your amplifier to
prevent damage and an LED lights to warn you.
Active-Bias
TM
gives crisp, clear voice in SSB mode!
New! An Active-Bias
TM
System keeps SSB voice crisp and
clear for fantastic operation. Other amplifiers using conven-
tional bias methods tend to produce splatter and distortion as
power level changes. This amp with Active-Bias
TM
doesn’t
exhibit the problem.
The B-2518-G knows when you’re transmitting and
kicks in 160 Watts of power. Adjustable time delay gives
you smooth transmit/receive switching. Remote external keying. You
can remotely control your B-2518-G and place it out of the way. An
RC-2, $49.95, Remote Control turns Power on/off, Preamp On/Off and
select SSB/FM. Extra heavy duty
custom heatsink spans the
entire cabinet. Draws 17-
22A from 13.8 VDC.
Compact 12x3x5.5 inches.
Amp Remote Control
Remotely control your
B-2518-G/B-5018-G/B-
1018-G and place it out of
the way. An RC-2, $49.95,
Remote Control lets you turn
power on/off, preamp on/off,
select SSB/ FM. Other Mirage
amps use RC-1. Call Mirage for posi-
tive compatibility.
More 160 W, 2 Meter Amps
B-5018-G, $369.95. For 20 to 60W
mobile or base stations. 160 W out for 50W in.
B-1018-G, $409.95. 160 Watts out for 8
Watts in. For 0.25-15 Watt transceivers.
Power Curve -- typical output power in Watts
B-5018-G
Watts In
15 25 40
50
70
100
130
160
--
40 60 80
100
125
160
160
160
--
140 150 160
160
--
--
--
--
--
3
2
7
50
0.5
--
5
25
0.25
5 8
10
15
25
35
50
--
MIRAGE . . . the world’s most rugged VHF/UHF amplifiers!
MIRAGE . . . 300 BruteForce
TM
Watts on 2 Meters!
The MIRAGE B-5030-G gives you 300 Watts of brute power for
50 Watts input on all modes -- FM, SSB, or CW!
Ideal for 20 to 60 Watt 2 Meter mobile or base. Power Curve
chart shows typical output power.
Hear weak signals -- low noise GaAsFET preamp gives you
excellent 0.6 dB noise figure. Select 15 or 20 dB gain.
Heavy-duty heatsink spans entire length of cabinet -- prevents
overheating. Power transistors protected by Mirage’s Therm-O-
Guard
TM
.
Fully protected from high SWR and excessive input power. Has
warning LED. Has smooth adjustable Transmit/Receive switching
with remote external keying.
Draws 48 amps at 13.8 VDC. Measures 12x12x5 inches.
More 300 Watt 2 Meter Amplifiers . . .
B-2530-G, $759.95. For 10 to 35 Watt mobile or base stations.
300 Watts for 25 Watts in.
B-1030-G, $759.95. Mirage’s most popular dual purpose HT or
mobile/base amplifier. 300 Watts out for 10 Watts in. For 0.2-15
Watt transceivers. Use RC-1, $49.95, Remote control
B-5030-G
$
739
95
Suggested Retail
MIRAGE
RUGGED!
Power Curve -- typical Mirage B-5030-G output power
B-5030-G
B-2530-G
B-1030-G
Watts In
--
10
30
.5
--
30
80
1
--
95
225
3
55
140
270
5
150
250
300
10
220
300
--
25
300
--
--
50
In Stock at Ham Dealers Everywhere!
B-2518-G
$
369
95
Suggested Retail
MIRAGE RUGGED!
B-2518-G
B-1018-G
CATALOG
MIRAGE
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