B-2518-G, VHF AMP,25W IN-160W OUT,144-148 MHz
MIRAGEs 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 will talk further, longer, clearer on all modes - FM, SSB, CW- hear weak signals better than youve ever heard before! You get a low noise 20 dB GaAsFET preamp with an excellent 1 dB noise figure for pulling out weak signals. B-2518-G is fully protected with features 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. An Active-Bias system keeps SSB voice crisp and clear for fantastic operation. Other amplifiers using conventional bias methods tend to produce splatter and distortion as power level changes. This amp with Active-Bias doesnt exhibit the problem. Adjustable time delay gives you smooth transmit/receive switching. Remote external keying. Extra heavy duty custom heatsink spans the entire cabinet. Draws 17 - 22 A from 13.8 VDC. Compact 12" x 3" x 5.5".
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, Remote Control lets you turn power on/off, preamp on/off, select SSB/ FM. Other Mirage amps use RC-1. Call Mirage for positive compatibility.
| MIRAGE 160 Watts on 2 Meters Power Curve - typical output power in Watts | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts In | 0.25 | 0.5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 50 |
| B-1018-G Watts out | 25 | 50 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 160 | ||||
| B-2518-G Watts out | 5 | 7 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| B-5018-G Watts out | 2 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 130 | 160 | |
