Make
Globe
Model
King 500A
Catalog #
1000B001
Year
1956
Orig Price
$675.00 (1956)
Power Output
500 Watts SSB
500 Watts AM
500 Watts CW
Weight
270 lbs crated
The Globe King 500A. is an advanced design, complete bandswitching transmitter of 500 watts input on CW and Phone, 100% modulated. Covers 10-11-15-20-40-80 and 160 meters. 17 tubes and three 3″ meters. Mounted in a 31″ grey hammertone Cabinet.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Globe |
| Model | King 500A |
| Device Function | Amateur Radio Transmitter |
| Power Input | 500 Watts input on CW and Phone (100% modulated) |
| Frequency Coverage | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 11, and 10 meters |
| Application | High-power amateur radio communications and DX operation |
| Years Manufactured | 1956 |
| Original Price | $675.00 (1956) |
References
- Radiomuseum – Globe King 500A Transmitter – Technical specifications, circuit description, and tube complement.
- RigReference – Globe King 500A – Equipment overview, user reviews, and amateur radio specifications.