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Subject: [Amps] Your ideal HF mobile amp.
From: n7hqz@cox.net (Jim Sandford)
Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:43:57 -0700
I think that Richard has listed the "Ideal Mobile Station" , diesel or
gasoline on the generator would be the next preference to figure out!
Nice!    73!

Richard wrote:

> >For those QRO HF mobile enthusiasts among you I should like to know the
> >spec of your ideal mobile amplifier.
>
> 1.  Operates from 240v - 3-phase generator on trailer pulled behind.
> 2.  Tetrode-with-handles tube using a mesh filament.
> 3.  Hydraulicly raised /lowered antenna to allow passing under
> bridges/overpasses.
> 4.  Anti-corona disk at top of antenna.
>
> However, the limiting factor when I used to run mobile of 40m during the
> day was not being heard, it was mobile received noise from power lines.
> >
> >Does the SGC, Henry, Tokyo Hi-Power, Ten Tec, Metron or Ameritron fill
> >your needs or are they in anyway lacking?
> >
> 14V is sucky if you want ur mobile signal to be real ducky.
>
> >I am considering putting together a 16 Toshiba transistor version of the
> >Metron with the help of another member of this list and wonder if you
> >consider an alternator and battery upgrade a hindrance?
> >
> >Do you consider the thermal and current trips in the Metron adequate or
> >do you really need the Starship Enterprise control panel of the SGC.
> >
> >Is size important, no jokes please.
> >
> >I look forward to some feedback.
> >--
> >Philip de Cadenet G4ZOW
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>
> -  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
> www.vcnet.com/measures.
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