*Tim:
It makes me feel great when you and I agree! See you again at Dayton in
2009.
Dave K3FT
*
On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:30 PM, Dave Weiss <davidhweiss@gmail.com> wrote:
> *Steve:
>
> I moved from an AL 80B 1KW Ameritron to an AL 1200. I just put it through
> 29 hours of operation on HF in CQWWSSB and it never gave me a moments
> trouble. It is forgiving to tuning mistakes and I make them on occasion.
> The AL80 B is forgiving too. I have it for sale on QTH.com. The AL 1200
> will take 130 Watts drive input not that I have it or need it; that would
> produce better that 2000 watts out. I run a Pro III.
>
> Be aware of the need to isolate the output of the rig to the amp keying for
> rig protection.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Dave K3FT*
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Steve Hanlon <asciibaron@comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> A quick intro - been a ham since 2003, upgraded to General in 2004, and
>> then to Extra in 2006. i currently have a 30L1.
>>
>> i push the 30L1 too hard in contests and want to move to an amp that is
>> better suited to a contest environment. i have been looking at the
>> Alpha 76, and Alpha 78 as possible options, but the price of the "rare"
>> tubes makes me nervous as does availability (or lack thereof) for spare
>> parts. some suggested options are the Ten Tec 425, Drake L4B, Heathkit
>> SB-220(221), Commander HF-2500, or an AL1200.
>>
>> I have been told to be weary of the Ten Tec and the AL1200, the L4B
>> isn't up to the challenge of running past 1200w for extend periods, and
>> the SB-220 won't run past 1300 without some stress to the tubes and
>> power supply.
>>
>> Looking for some guidance for my $1500.00 or so budget.
>>
>> I will be driving it with an Icom 756PROII.
>>
>> -Steve, WM3O
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