Collins kwm380 ham radio transceiver owners manual 2nd edition. Total production of the kwm 380 many rigs have been upgraded to hf 380s with general txcoverage using the a3 filter board and an ocxo oscillator board a7 in. An original, unused kwm 380 keypad by collins manufacturer. I will be happy to move the kwm 380 off of the workbench in preparation for my own project which is a. Hf380 high stability oscillator oven board replaces crystal oscillator board in kwm380. Yaesu g800g instruction manual and schematic yaesu qtr24 manual and schematic. Find collins kwm380 rigs and spare parts on ebay find the collins kwm380 on amazon new price 1981 in the us. Rockwell collins kwm 380 explained listeners guide. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at.
This is the classic kwm380, designed and sold by rockwell collins. The set is composed of several modules for easy field repaira bad module. Yaesu service extender boards are a must for proper service with this radio model my elmer bought them in 1982, not cheap. Pad are given in the hf accessories collins ac3803 control interface kit bulletin. The kwm 380 was the last ham radio that collins ever sold, because it was simply too expensive for the average radio ham.
February important news for veteran and tyro hams alike. Collins amateur radio equipment catalog kwm2, 30s1, filters, 75s1, original. Laboratory sp 380 accessory for the kwm 380 transceiver. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. View and download collins kwm 380 owners manual online.
Service manual, collins publication number 5230769878, available through. Replacement oven for oscillator oven board as used in hf380. Interconnect diagram figure 4 sheet 4 on page 1516 in the diagrams section 5230771738. Collins kwm 380 advertising poster collins kwm 380 advertising slick collins kwm 380 ac3802 speech processor advertising slick. Collins telecommunications kwm380 transceiver service and user manual free service manuals, fast download, no limits. Hopefully this isnt too late michael w0jam original message from. The missing page is sheet 4 of the 5 sheets that show the interconnect wiring of the transceiver. However, if you are a collins fan its simply a must have. We have one misfit set we found when moving the warehouse. Collins kwm 2a manuals manuals and user guides for collins kwm 2a. Mark it so you will catch it if you are looking for problems. Collinsrockwell kwm380 current regulator transistors in. Rockwell collins kwm380 transceiver rockwell collins kwm 380 100w transceiver covers 1. Moritz bernina express cabride 2012 1080p bluray duration.
I have a large collection of vacuum tube collins radios including the kws1, slines, the gray boxes and just recently a kwm 380. This rockwell collins kwm 380 promark, serial number 2151, is a solid state transceiver covering 160 10 meters on ssb and cw modes. The kwm380 is shipped strapped for 115 v ac operation. Having specialized skills with this radio as well as others of the era, i am happy to help restore satisfaction and pride of ownership in this fine instrument. Built like a tank tips the scale at 50 pounds this is a heavyweight. Avoid units of the very first production run, also of the second run if there are no collins installed sbs.
I do what it takes, not only to restore the radio to factory fresh performance, but to make it the best it can be thereby offering service and satisfaction beyond that of simply repair. There are handful of qualified technicians for this radio, many retired or former collins employees. As shipped from the factory, the kwm380 is strapped for 115 v operation. Remember, the kwm 380 is now over 30 years old it was introduced in the fall of 1979. Built like a tank tips the scale at 50 pounds this is a heavyweight classic. The hf kwm380 represents a pinnacle in collins engineering featuring unparalleled performance in its wide band solid state design a true notune transceiver preferred by many today. Service and user manual collins telecommunications kwm. There are plenty of parts on hand to build many more. This is the rockwell collins hf 380 transceiver, the professionalmilitary version of the kwm 380. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. Power switch for the collins kwm380 transceiver ebay. Kwm380 parts collinsradio collins collectors association.
Just below the push buttons is the key pad designed to program and. It was based on the military us govt collins hf380 transceiver. The kwm 380 and hf 380 memory card and keypad interface are now available for sale. As i write this 2008 you can purchase a brand new yaesu ft2000 or icom ic756 proiii for the average price a good kwm 380 goes for on the used market. Collins kwm380 instruction manual premium card stock. Collins kwm380 owners manual 2nd edition 1 january 1981 sm. Collins telecommunications kwm380 transceiver service and. However, all that the kwm 380 would put out on transmit was about 15 20 watts before the 14.
We have 1 collins kwm 2a manual available for free pdf download. For instance, the receive signal path starting at the antenna upper left corner goes through a lowpass filter and a. The rockwellcollins advertisements for the kwm380 contain a nostalgic scene with some s line gear. The kwm380 will operate from various 50to 60hz voltages, depending on internal strapping connections. These boards are professionally manufactured and very high quality. With some separate service bulletins and service information letters. We have 1 collins kwm 380 manual available for free pdf download. Printed on higloss 28lb high quality acid free paper for a professional finish that wont turn yellow with age.
The kwm380 transceiver was introduced the next year a break with the past. It makes for a nice advertisement display, but no one should imagine that the kwm380 has anything in common with the old sline gear except a bit of nostalgia. May have pencil, pen or other marks or writing on one or more pages. Build your own display kit col display have fun building your own display using bright orange general instrument leds as used in the 380. It almost seems like people either love or hate collins radios especially the fully solid state kwm380. You dont see many because not that many were made amateur or commercial compared to the kwm 2a.
Collins kwm380 manuals manuals and user guides for collins kwm 380. Collins close out sale w4ax memory and keypad cards friends, i have decided to sell the remaining inventory of w4ax memory cards and keypad cards for the kwm. Remember, the kwm380 is now over 30 years old it was introduced in the fall of 1979. I have had the pleasure of providing repair and support services to owners of vintage radios over the last 20 years. Running the transceiver on an external dc power supply proved that the problem was indeed in the 14. Rockwell collins kwm 380 circa 1979 1983 no longer in production path. Showing the receiver, with just a piece of testlead in the ant input. Low pass filter board is standard equipment in the hf 380 and can be added to the kwm 380 for coverage of additional bands. Why settle for a copy or a cd when you can have the original. Collins kwm 380 the only problem, bill, is that bob asked for an lf353, not the 358, hi. We use a 270 ohm, 14 watt resistor and 5 vdc to supply each segment.
Collins kwm380 ham radio transceiver for sale online ebay. The cca is actively digitizing the usertechnical manuals for collins radios most popular. Rockwell collins kwm 380 promark ssb cw transceiver w orig manuals, filters. Collins telecommunications kwm380 service and user manual. My elmer had one same elmer that had the yaesu ftone before the collins there were at least 15 modifications that you. A modest supply of boards has been built to fill the initial demand. An advice for potential buyers of a kwm 380 also from my own experience. Here is our rockwell collins kwm380 hf transceiver.
Collins rockwell kwm380 current regulator transistors in the power supply. My care and service philosophy, practice and satisfaction is simple. Rockwell collins was a multinational corporation company headquartered in cedar rapids. All items will be shipped via usps delivery confirmation. A 38in openend wrench, no 12 38in nutdriver, and a phillips screwdriver are the only tools needed. The rockwell collins kwm380 promark is a professional quality amateur transceiver covering 160 through 10 meters in ssbcw modes with 100 watts pep. My elmer, k9ewk sk had this model in early 1980s next to his collins kwm 380. Rockwellcollins kwm380 transceiver service manual supplement. I have a large collection of vacuum tube collins radios including the kws1, slines, the gray boxes and just recently a kwm380. Using the screwdriver, remove four screws from the bottom. This is a revolutionary transceiver made by rockwell collins some 30 years ago and is in very high demand even today on the secondhand market.
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