Shoot -- and my Alpha 87A doesn't even HAVE a bandswitch. I guess I'm
screwed.
Dave N7UE
On Tue, 8 Apr 1997, Robert W. Stankus wrote:
> Being an Alpha owner since November '71 with amplifier PA70-A, serial
> number 5, and a 77DX and 77SX, the present runs of Alpha amplifiers
> leave much to be desired.
> Looking at the earlier models in the 77 and 70 series, you can see the
> difference in components quite easily.
> Just look at the bandswitch in the present batch compared to the switch
> used in the earlier 70 and 70 models and you will note the difference.
> To produce those 77 series amps today would cost in excess of 10 grand!
> Two things separate amplifiers from the rest of the mickey mouse type.
>
> 1. Bandswitch size and Pi-Network coils.
>
> 2. Weight of the plate transformer
>
> Bob-K4NV
>
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