Hi, Winston,
> I've been reading postings about a Tokyo Hy-Power HF amp that will
> amplify 5-10 watts to 50-plus watts on all HF bands of 80-10. It
> sounds like it would be a good mate for the Argonaut V and other
> similar QRP rigs when you want to run QRO.
Since the Argonaut 5 is a 20W rig I'm not sure the gain would justify
the cost of the amp. A Tokyo Hy-Power HL-200BX with 180W out would make
more sense.
>
> My question: How do these Tokyo Hy-Power amps get into the U.S. and
> is it legal to import one from Japan or another country?
Mostly hams order them directly from the factory. It costs about $255
for an HL-50B. Technically it *is* illegal to import them, but customs
does not enforce FCC rules, particularly when we are talking about one
whole amp. Import 1,000 and they likely would be siezed. As a
practical matter I know hams who have imported the HL-50B, HL-750, and
HL-200BX without consequence.
73,
Caity
KU4QD
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