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[AMPS] EVALUATION OF HENRY 2K CLASSIC [2]

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Subject: [AMPS] EVALUATION OF HENRY 2K CLASSIC [2]
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 18:11:11 -0700
>
>>...Looking at the construction of both the Henry and the Heath, I am
>>impressed that the "puny" Heath puts out as much power as the  Henry.  It
>>is a tribute to the design skills of the Heath engineers.
>
>I don't own stock in Henry (and certainly not in Heath) but I'd like to
>hear your and others' opinions about why a person might prefer the 120-lb.
>over the 55-lb. amp.  Speaking for myself, starting in 1955 I've built and
>used many Heathkits, and my Heath SA-2500 automatic antenna tuner is apart
>on my bench at this moment.  IMO, that's the problem with Heathkits --
>you're always having to fix them, because they're just barely able to do
>what they're rated for, and then not for very long before they break.  

After 25 years, I still have the original HV transformer in mine.  I do 
not use a CB power microphone.  

cheers, Chuck

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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