At 03:19 PM 8/13/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>I am considering selling my Scout and getting a 526 6N2 rig.
Considering the slope of the sunspots, that Scout might get a whole lot
more use in the next 5 years. Why not keep the Scout and buy 526?
>I'm sure I can work lots of grid squares with
>20 watts, but what if I want to up the SSB/CW power?
Visit <http://www.cpii.com/eimac/index.html> Especially look at the
3CX800A7. The 20w out of the 526 is perfect for 800w out.
>I don't need that much
>power, nor do I really want to draw 23 amps.
Use a 220vac supply?
Maybe you're only looking for that mysteriously magical 100w? 1 "S Unit" is
6db. That "brick amp" will only get you 9db over barefoot or 1.5 S Units.
My first contact with my 526 got my an S9 report. I came back telling him I
was running the TT rig at 20w and noticed the power control was full CCW. A
59 report on a single Es opening at a whopping 1~2w out. Skip the amp
unless you want to go contesting. Invest in a good 6M7JHV antenna at 40'
and LMR400 jumpers with LDF4-50 feed line. You will get far more for your
money from the antenna and feed than the amp. Go one better - run LDF5-50
to a 2M5WL for the 2m side of the rig. (Actually you can use the power on
2m far more than the 6m side.) The 6M7JHV & 2M5WL are available via special
request at your local candy store or direct from <http://www.m2inc.com/>
73 de KD4DT/EM74qa
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