I think the AL-1500 is a fine choice and a very good amplifier. BIG and
a little bit noisy, but runs legal limit power easily and it's easy to
tune.
Use a lot of radials under the 18HT! And a big loading coil to get it
down to 160m.
WB2WIK/6
-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Shon Edwards
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:52 PM
To: amps@contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] Ameritron AL-1500
I'm a bit new to HF and am looking at getting an Ameritron AL-1500 amp
for
some high power. I am also going to get the Hy-Gain AV-18HT to help me
punch out that power. I'm really interested in doing some DX work.
Does
anyone have any advice on someone getting a high-power amp for the first
time? I want to get a lower-priced amp, but high power. I'm kind of a
"Panasonic" guy. I like to buy something that is a work horse and that
is
pretty decent quality, but isn't the top of the line (Usually you're not
paying for much extra at the high end of things - a lot of money usually
doesn't go a long way after a point). I'm going to usually be doing SSB
160
- 6 M. Not sure how much speech processing I will be doing. What would
be
recommended? Is there any more info on my situation I should be giving
to
help get advice in my decision? Thanks for any help.
Best regards de KO3U, Shon, sre.1966@gmail.com
--
Shon R. Edwards,
Amateur: KO3U
Commercial radio licenses:
GROL: PG00016801
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ARRL Instructor
1039 N 2575 W
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e-mail: sre.1966@gmail.com
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