ICE Products - Industrial Communication Engineers



Combination beverage unit - Discountinued

Model 184A Combo Unit comprises the most needed electronics for lowband enthusiasts in a single package. It features out most popular Model 180A match system with a built-in 9th degree BCB highpass filter (Model 402) and a 20db broadband preamp in a single case. BCB filter and preamp are switched into circuit only when 12VDC Neg. Gnd. is applied, either from external wireline to terminal strip or via Model 184D Coaxial duplexer in shack, sold separately. When 12V is removed, entire package functions as a Model 80A, allowing antenna testing and matching through the circuit. Preamp range 1.8 - 5.0 MHz

Size 4" square, 1.5" tall, weight 1 pound, SO-239 input. Model 184 2" (HWD) 1.5" x 1.5" x 2", dual SO-239s, 1 pound.
    Discountinued - no longer available see 180A and 135B in signal processing products
Order Model

Type

Price
  184A Combination beverage package $83.00
  184D Duplexer w/coaxial DC connector feed $18.00

 


 

RF Limiter / receiver protector

 

 


Here is a trick unit that is ideal for serious listeners on HF, VHF, and UHF. Receiver protector limits input RF signal threshold at any frequency at 0.3Vrms to protect receiver front end from damage due to nearby transmitted fields. Receiver still acts normally and measured signal strength is not affected.

Circuit uses a multi-stage design of transformer saturation coupling and current limiters.  Models 196 and 198 are receive RF limiting only, while models 197 and 199 offer the same but with our constant-drain, capacitor-blocked lightning arrestor technology built in to the same unit.

For all receivers, especially the new broadband super-sensitive solid state units. Low frequency models are fitted with RCA pin connectors while high frequency units are BNC.  N connectors available on request.  Chassis measure (HWD) 1" x 2" x 3", weight one pound, packed with 4 page owner's manual / data sheet.
 

Order Model Type Price
196 Limiter only, HF 0.5-30 Mhz $38.00
197 Limiter / Arrestor, HF 0.5-30 Mhz $58.00
198 Limiter Only, VHF/UHF 30-500Mhz $38.00
199 Limiter / Arrestor, VHF / UHF 30-500Mhz $58.00


Remote RF Power Switch


 

 

 

 

 

Eliminate hundreds of feet of costly coaxial cable (and the large bundle the cables produce) by installing an I.C.E. remote RF switching assembly. The ideal tool for simple antenna selection switching vertical / horizontal polarity schemes, phase or directivity switching or using one coax feed line between multiple antennas, 500 Series switchers offer a wide variety of types designed to fit just about any application.

All unit is are heavily shielded, 1/8" thick chassis, brass connectors, and have stainless steel grounding bolts. Each switch uses all soldered connections wired internally with copper strap hardwiring (no PC board), standard rating 7,500 Watts PEP / ICS, insulation rating of poles and relay armatures 2000VAC, switching time 11ms., usable up to 500 feet from feed voltage source, 50 / 75 ohms, 0.1 db insertion loss, DC-30 MHz

Better yet, each switching unit contains a resistive heating element which may be switched on and off from the control source or left on 24 hours per day (total cost about 5-7cents per year), keeping the relays and chassis housing warm and dry -- even in harsh environments. All models rated for indoor / outdoor service, flat surface mounting (tower plates, bulkhead ground frames, floors, roof or vertical wall). For improved outdoor service add one of the appropriate weather enclosures listed below, right (referring to Power Switch Enclosures, maybe add link instead)

System operates electrically with small conductor wire (as small as #24), only 80mA for 12VDC models.

Model 512 is available in several different styles. Specify 512A for axial style (input on one side, two outputs on the other side). Model 512R is a radial design with input and both output connectors on the same side. Add letter "G" to either style part number if grounding of unused ports is desired.

Model 516 is available in a radial style which fits the Model 516C enclosure in a 3" x 6" chassis with all ports on the same side, automatic unused port grounding.

Model 519 is new for 1998 and is also a radial style, but with a whopping 9 selections from a single input. Constructed in the same 3" x 6" heavy chassis, it also features unused port grounding, 7500 Watts power rating, DC-30 MHz usage. All units packed with owner's manual, connector covers.
 

Order Model Type Price
512A-12 Axial Style, 12VDC $58.00
512R-12 Radial Style, 12VDC $62.00
516R Radial Style, 12VDC, 3" X 6", 6 outputs $208.00
519R Radial Style, 3" X 6", 9 outputs $228.00


Power Switch Enclosures


Add additional weather protection for switches and the connectors mounted to cables by installing a protective enclosure to the system. These PVC polymer enclosures are manufactured by Carlon Corp. for the electrical service industry and adapted for switch service by us. Boxes are designed for indoor / outdoor service, flat surface mounting in any position. Each includes removable top cover with EPDM rubber liner gasket, stainless steel hardware, four mounting feet attached to bottom, and holes drilled for cable entry in only one side. Units are lightweight and offer good U/V protection for solar exposure.
 
Order Model Type Price
512C Fits 512, 513 Switchers, 7" Square by 4" tall $28.00
516C Fits 516, 517 and 519, 8" Square by 5" tall $32.00