Looking on eBay and others I almost never see 3cx1200 but plenty of 8877
for $400 and 3cx3000 at realistic prices listed.
If my 3cx1200 tube dies I won't replace it...my daily amp is an lk500 for
that reason....tubes aren't crazy and easy to work on.
On Sunday, January 25, 2015, Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@gmail.com> wrote:
> The AL-1200 has had it's share, some may say more than it's share, of
> abuse over the years. It's a given that running one at 1,200 watts, RTTY,
> on 10 Meters is not a good thing.
>
> If you insist on running near CCS levels, then by all means get a bigger
> Amp. But, for those who run SSB or CW at more modest levels, the
> AL-1200 provides the most bang for the buck. Although you may fry
> some of the components at high levels, it's very hard to kill the tube.
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 9:18 AM, Carl <km1h@jeremy.qozzy.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > With minimal work even the Clipperton L/Clipperton QRO will run
> 1000-1200W
> > 160-10M.
> > The late L's and all QRO's have a built in tuned input. About $400-500
> for
> > a good one if you shop.
> >
> > Operated sanely the AL-80A and B are also a good buy for 160-10M as is
> the
> > SB-1000 with
> > a wimpier transformer and needing a current version Ameritron plate
> choke.
> > TheAL-80B
> > transformer will fit if you drill new holes and measure carefully. All
> are
> > in the SB-220 price range.
> >
> > I wouldn’t want to run an AL-1200 or 1500 over 1200W on RTTY and
> > especially on the higher bands.
> >
> > Carl
> > KM1H
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@centurytel.net <javascript:;>>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:23 AM
> > To: "Richard Solomon" <dickw1ksz@gmail.com <javascript:;>>; <
> amps@contesting.com <javascript:;>>
> > Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
> >
> > I disagree Dick.
> >>
> >> The AL1500 8877 tube is cheaper, easier to find and more plentiful.
> >>
> >> If you are not going to RTTY contest, and don’t need 160 meters, the
> >> SB220 @ $600 to $700 is the best buy.
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Jim W7RY
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message----- From: Richard Solomon
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:44 PM
> >> To: amps@contesting.com <javascript:;>
> >> Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
> >>
> >> I do love this group !!
> >>
> >> And to keep on topic ... the best buy today is a used AL-1200,
> >> with a 3CX1300A7.
> >>
> >> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
> >>
> >> On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 6:34 PM, Louis Parascondola via Amps <
> >> amps@contesting.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> when I think of the word colonel I think of KLINK
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
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> >>> To: Carl <km1h@jeremy.qozzy.com <javascript:;>>
> >>> Cc: Amps reflector <amps@contesting.com <javascript:;>>
> >>> Sent: Sat, Jan 24, 2015 8:16 pm
> >>> Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I thank you for your service to this nation sir.
> >>>
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