Equipment Photos From Our Customers
These pictures show some of the systems our Customers have assembled using amplifiers and parts from Spectrotek. Updated 0620 UTC 26 December 2017.
Many different asembly methods are shown in these photos. Some of the circuit boards have been hand-made using the information in our instruction manuals. As you will see, there are as many different assembly methods as there are researchers! Our amplifiers are not particularly sensitive to different assembly configurations.
These pictures show some of the systems our Customers have assembled using amplifiers and parts from Spectrotek. Updated 0620 UTC 26 December 2017.
Many different asembly methods are shown in these photos. Some of the circuit boards have been hand-made using the information in our instruction manuals. As you will see, there are as many different assembly methods as there are researchers! Our amplifiers are not particularly sensitive to different assembly configurations.
Spectrotek SSQ-2F Prototypes.A look at some of our early hardware.
Spectrotek Amplifiers.These units are currently in production.
Around the ShopSome photos of various odds and ends in our shop.
Early Prototype DBx2~SSQ by Drake Bondi.Drake Bondi's prototype system.
250 Watt Phanotron System with SSQ-2F + PA1.A well-built, professional looking system designed for ruggedness and portability.
400 Watt Vertical SSQ-BAT + SPA4 System.This setup was built for use in a clinic. Multiple clients will be seated around the plasma tube.
100 Watt Portable System. Cheb 1-inch "U" tube + PA3.Professionally designed and built, this compact and portable system operates at the 100+ watt level. The light-weight waterproof sealed case allows…
Under construction.A very compact system using a PA3 amplifier. Amplifier power is supplied by one of the commercial Yucco power supplies shown in the last picture.
An All-In-One setup.Wow! This researcher managed to squeeze everything - the computer, power supplies, the SSQ-2F and the PA1 amplifier into one desktop computer case. And guess…
Farady Cage Screen Room - 250 Watt Phanotron.This well engineered and built setup allows the researcher to sleep while using the Phanotron at full power. The Farady Cage prevents RF interference to the…
A completely home made system.This system was built on blank SSQ-2F and PA1 circuit boards from data in the instruction manuals. Locally sourced components were used, and the LC31 coupler…
An industrial strength system.This system was built to withstand rough handling and is built to professional standards. Designed for high power use, the system includes both an SSQ-2F and a…
A combination system.The combination of an SSQ-2F + PA1 amplifier makes the system capable of handling a larger tube when needed. The system can operate with both plasma tube and…
A completely home made system.This system was built entirely from information in the instruction manuals. The LC31 coupler was hand-made as well. The circuit boards were made by the…
This system is built into a desktop computer case.It uses a PA3 amplifier, and can drive a larger plasma tube if needed. A bank of laptop power adapters are used to power the amplifier.
A home made system.This system was built from information in the instruction manuals. The LC31 coupler was also hand-made. The circuit boards were made by the researcher.
A simple but effective setup.Using an SSQ-2F and a PA1 amplifier with laptop computer power adapters, this system is built into an old desktop computer case. It's not fancy, but it works…
Custom Built in Spain for a Researcher in France. SSQ-2F + PA1.A beautiful job indeed! Well designed and constructed.
Two systems in computer cases.One is low power at 100 watts, and the second unit can run up to 500 watts if needed.
Bare-bones system setup.Everything is just spread out on the floor during the testing phase of this system build.
Home made SSQ-2F+PA1 combination.This circuit board was laid out and built using information in the instruction manuals. It was adapted to the specific requirements of the researcher.
A portable system using commercial modular power supplies.This system uses an SPA4 and is driven by a Spooky2 frequency generator.
A system built into desktop computer case.This setup uses a bank of laptop power adapters to power the SPA4 amplifier.
If one is good, more is better!The researcher has built several SPA4 systems to drive his custom plasma tubes. The standard LC31 coupler was adapted to his requirements.
A modified SPA4 setup using a Yucco power supply.The researcher adapted the SPA4 to his particular layout requirements. Despite the changes, the SPA4 performed as designed.
A well laid out system.Using a PA3 amplifier and laptop computer power adapters, this system in compact and powerful.
An SPA4 system built into a desktop computer case.A professional-looking build, this system uses laptop power adapters to power the amplifier.
A beautiful system that would be at home anywhere.This beautiful system has a Phanotron plasma tube. The PA3 amplifier is driven by an Atelier-Robin F165 frequency generator.
Under construction.This system uses an SPA4 amplifier. The plasma tube is housed in a portable wooden case.
A system installed in a nicely finished wood cabinet.This researcher installed his plasma tube amplifier in a nicely finished wood cabinet.
A system built into a computer case. It can drive two plasma tubes at the same time.This system uses an SSQ-2F and a PA1 amplifier.
A low-power SSQ-2F system built into a sheet metal box.An early system using an SSQ-2F v1.41 and an analogue duty cycle meter.
System built in a metal toolbox.A metal toolbox provides solid support for the equipment as well as shielding to prevent RF feedback into the SSQ-2F. A "brute force" transformer power supply…
A complete Plasma Tube System built into a metal case.This researcher used a metal case for his system. He also sends DC power through the coaxial cable to the cooling fan for the LC31 coupler.
System built in a desktop computer case.The metal case provides RF shielding and makes for a neat-looking system.
A superb setup!This beautifully built system features stunning design and an outstanding look. The SPA4 amplifier was built from a kit by the researcher. Laptop power adapters…
A very clean design with good assembly.Built into a stunning hand made metal cabinet, this SPA4 amplifier system uses a commercial high voltage power supply for the amplifier. This unit will drive…
Under construction.This system features a Spooky2 generator driving a PA3 amplifier. Laptop power adapters are used for power.
Under construction.Still under construction, this system uses an SPA5 amplifier and an SSQ-BAT plasma tube.
A nice metal-cased system.This system uses an SPA4 amplfier.
A PA3 amplifier system.This system uses a PA3 amplifier. It has five 24-volt commercial power supplies built into the cabinet.
A wood cabinet works just fine for this system.An SPA4 amplifier drives a Phanotron plasma tube. the equipment is housed in a wood cabinet.
Dual Phanotrons.This researcher is using a pair of Bill Cheb 8-inch Phanotrons.
SPA4 system built in a metal case.This unit was assembled inside a used equipment case.
A work of art and a thing of beauty.A recycled desktop computer case serves as the enclosure for this beautifully assembled SPA4 amplifier system. The stand for the Phanotron tube is both portable…
An SPA4 system built in a home made metal cabinet.The researcher used this heavy-duty metal enclosure for RF shielding.
A metal cased amplifier system.This researcher used a metaal cabinet for his Bill Cheb SSQ-ST plasma tube system.
System built into a plastic tool box.Using a toolbox, this researcher assembled a very nice SPA4 - Spooky2 plasma tube system. The Phanotron is housed in a portable enclosure with a removable…
Under construction.This system is being built into an industrial plastic equipment enclosure.
A Rebuilt LC31 Coupler.This user's coupler accidentally burned out, so he rebuilt it from scratch.
A pair of home-made Plasma Tube systems.A copy of the Spectrotek Plasma Tube system.
A pair of home made plasma tube systems.Both of the systems seen here were hand built using data from instruction manuals. The layout and design of the equipment shows skill and creativeness. Two…
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Equipment Testing Videos (Technical Help)NOTE - At some point in the future, these images and files will be moved to a more permanent location on this web site.
A 230 Volt Light Bulb Load for Testing PA1, PA2, PA3, SPA4 or SPA5 AmplifiersThis load uses 230-240 volt incandescent lamps which should be available in most EU and other countries outside of North America.