First Batch due Late February/early March 2025

IC-PW2 HF/50 MHz 1 kW Linear Amplifier

A high-performance, multi-function linear amplifier is one of the key pieces of equipment for keen competition in DX hunting and contesting. Icom presents the forthcoming IC-PW2 HF/50 MHz 1 kW Linear Amplifier.

Increased Linearity & Clean Transmission with the Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) Technology (with the IC-7610)
The IC-PW2 has succeeded in realising the world's first*1 DPD as a linear amplifier for amateur radio in combination with the IC-7610. This technology corrects the signal distortion from the IC-PW2 by applying inverse distortion to the output signal from the IC-7610 exciter in advance*2.
*1 According to Icom research as of July 2023.
*2 Not applied in non-linear modulation such as FM, FSK, and MSK modes.

2 × 6 Automatic Antenna Selector
Two radio inputs and six antenna connectors provide fully automatic antenna switching capabilities. Each antenna can be selected independently when changing a band on either transceiver. You can operate it as if you had two linear amplifiers. When using dual independent receivers, which the IC-7610 and IC-7851 have, you can watch dual bands at once by using two antennas.

Powerful SO2R Features
Single Operator Two Radios (SO2R) operation is possible with one IC-PW2. While calling on one radio*1, you can watch another band on the other. The transmitter lockout function*2 prevents simultaneous transmission of two radios during SO2R operation.
*1 Performance may deteriorate depending on the performance/specifications of the BPF and exciter, antenna installation conditions, and other factors. In such cases, please take measures such as using two sets of BPFs.
*2 Compatible Radio linked operation is available with IC-7851, IC-7610, and IC-7300 (firmware upgrade required.)

SO2R Operation Possible with Just One Multi-band BPF
Conventional linear amplifiers require two multi-band BPFs to prevent suppression of receive sensitivity by their own transmit signal when operating SO2R. However, the IC-PW2 automatically connects the multi-band BPF to the receiving radio when you select either radio to transmit. This makes SO2R operation possible with just one Multi-band BPF*.
* Performance may deteriorate depending on the performance/specifications of the BPF and exciter, antenna installation conditions, and other factors. In such cases, please take measures such as using two sets of BPFs.

RX-ANT Connectors for Multi-band BPF and External Equipment
User supplied bandpass filters (BPF), preamps and attenuators can be connected to the [RX-ANT] connectors. When you use two radios with the IC-PW2, one multi-band BPF can be shared with these radios by switching the receiving radio. In addition, the band switching of multi-band BPF can be controlled from the band signal output connector. [BAND 1] and, [BAND 2] signal output connectors can each be set to either [INPUT 1], [INPUT 2], transmitter side, or receiver side. It can be linked with band switching of various external devices.

Completely Linked with Icom Radio Operation*
With compatible Icom radios, various settings are easily made so you can get the full performance out of the IC-PW2. When you operate the transceiver by changing bands and frequency tuning, the IC-PW2 automatically works in conjunction with it. It provides an extremely quick response in contests and multi-band operations.
* Compatible Radio linked operation is available with IC-7851, IC-7610, and IC-7300 (firmware upgrade required.)

Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
By using mechanical relays, the antenna tuner can quickly retune the operating band in two to three seconds. The IC-PW2 has also succeeded in reducing unnecessary emissions during tuning. The antenna tuner works even when the power amplifier function is not used.

Detachable Controller with Colour Touch Screen Display
A remote-control cable (3 m, 9.8 ft) enables the amplifier to be mounted away from the radios for a big station installation. The 4.3-inch touch screen colour display provides a graphical user interface. Connected antennas are graphically shown on the display.

Supplied Accessories
• ACC cable (3 m, 9.8 ft)
• Control cable (3 m, 9.8 ft)
• Coaxial cable (3 m, 9.8 ft)
• Mini plug cable (3 m, 9.8 ft)
• Bracket for controller
• Front plate (for separated RF unit)

Other Features
• Uses new 65 V LDMOS power transistors, MRFX1K80HR5 and a high-efficiency power supply
• High-efficiency and low noise cooling system.
• Various error detection circuits protect internal components.
• SD card slot on the front panel for firmware updates and saving settings.
• Remote AUX jack for controlling an automatic tuning telescopic antenna.
• Antenna quick select function can connect to priority antenna with a simple action.
• LAN connector for Internet/LAN remote control (available in future).

• Uses new 65 V LDMOS power transistors, MRFX1K80HR5 and a high-efficiency power supply
• Increased Linearity & Clean Transmission with the Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) Technology (with the IC-7610)
• 2 × 6 Automatic Antenna Selector
• Powerful SO2R Features
• SO2R Operation Possible with Just One Multi-band BPF
• RX-ANT Connectors for Multi-band BPF and External Equipment
• Completely Linked with Icom Radio Operation
• Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
• Detachable Controller with Touch Screen Colour Display
• High-efficiency and low noise cooling system.
• Various error detection circuits protect internal components.
• An SD card slot on the front panel for firmware updates and saving settings.
• Remote AUX jack for controlling an automatic tuning telescopic antenna.
• Antenna quick select function that can connect to priority antenna with a simple action.
• LAN connector for Internet/LAN remote control (available in future).