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1. [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Charles H <k4vud@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 00:50:25 +0000; To fairly evaluate radio costs, I took my purchase price new of a Drake TR-3 and used Google to get that money converted into 2015 money. The TR-3 would cost about $13,000 USD in today's money. Actua; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00035.html (9,661 bytes)
2. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Catherine James <catherine.james@att.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 01:06:36 +0000 (UTC); No argument there, but most of us couldn't afford a $13,000 radio today. Luxuries, including ham radio equipment, have gotten cheaper in real (non-inflationary) dollars since the 1950s and 1960s. But; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00036.html (10,785 bytes)
3. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Bill Turner <dezrat@outlook.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 01:40:12 +0000; -- ORIGINAL MESSAGE --(may be snipped) REPLY: I agree, but a serious ham will find a way. Second job, used equipment, horse trading, etc. You might consider homebrew but I caution you: While you can; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00038.html (7,738 bytes)
4. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Ken K6MR <k6mr@outlook.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 02:15:42 +0000; "In terms of effort, I would have been way ahead to flip burgers at McDonalds until I had the cash." Except that you don't learn anything at McDs. The best part of building stuff is figuring out why; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00039.html (9,393 bytes)
5. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Catherine James <catherine.james@att.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 18:50:11 -0800; Yes, but usually the "way that is found" is to get on the air with cheaper gear. Hence the proliferation of Ameritron equipment, used SB-200s, etc. I've never heard of a ham getting a second job to; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00042.html (8,165 bytes)
6. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: "Jeff AC0C" <keepwalking188@ac0c.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 21:46:42 -0600; I agree with that. The problem is a lot of guys get into a HB project specifically out of a thought that 1) HB will be cheap and 2) how hard can it be. A lot more money than they expected, and a lot; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00046.html (10,664 bytes)
7. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: "David Gow" <d.gow@frontier.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 21:38:14 -0800; You can get a very nice Henry floor console amp with two working 3-500z tubes for about $1000. A new pair of 3-500zg tubes is $400 with a three year warrantee. If a Henry has the export/commercial po; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00049.html (10,634 bytes)
8. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Bill Turner <dezrat@outlook.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 06:28:23 +0000; -- ORIGINAL MESSAGE --(may be snipped) REPLY: I've never owned a Henry, but all the ones I have seen talked about will not do 160 meters. Are there any models that will? And how about WARC? 73, Bill; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00052.html (8,230 bytes)
9. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 06:38:36 -0600; Correct. Plus, the immense satisfaction that comes with regular use of something you constructed to your needs. People who never do this are missing out on more than half the fun of ham radio. 73 Ro; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00056.html (8,529 bytes)
10. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Catherine James <catherine.james@att.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 05:22:54 -0800; OK, then the Henry was the wrong example to make my point. I don't think I've ever seen one at a hamfest, and as far as I know none of the local hams use one. They run Ameritron, Dentron, or Kenwood.; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00058.html (8,577 bytes)
11. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: "Mark Bitterlich" <markbitterlich@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 16:27:18 -0500; Bill, The Henry 8K does 160, and all WARC bands. Of course it is also pretty expensive and out of production. Also very heavy, but you can remote the power supply and RF Deck from the operating posit; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00075.html (10,956 bytes)
12. [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: "Jim Thomson" <jim.thom@telus.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 21:04:05 -0800; Bill, The Henry 8K does 160, and all WARC bands. Of course it is also pretty expensive and out of production. Also very heavy, but you can remote the power supply and RF Deck from the operating posit; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00118.html (11,504 bytes)
13. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:31:54 -0800; My main amp is an ACOM2000A. But when I need instant on for a QUICK qso I use my backup amp the L4-B. I run 3400V on the plates in the L4-B and comfortably get 1500W on SSB and CW. I have the origina; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00119.html (12,689 bytes)
14. [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: "Jim Thomson" <jim.thom@telus.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 05:16:36 -0800; My main amp is an ACOM2000A. But when I need instant on for a QUICK qso I use my backup amp the L4-B. I run 3400V on the plates in the L4-B and comfortably get 1500W on SSB and CW. I have the origina; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00128.html (9,750 bytes)
15. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:01:06 -0800; An even better reason than "the Donald" to move to Canada. My ideal amp would be and automated 3 x 3-500Z, 160m to 6m. $500 total for brand new replacement tubes. - Paul ____________________________; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00141.html (8,995 bytes)
16. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:13:20 -0700; I would think the efficiency on 6 would be rather poor. Three tubes in parallel ?? 73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://l; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00142.html (9,432 bytes)
17. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Catherine James <catherine.james@att.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:46:39 +0000 (UTC); If you're going to move to Canada, be sure your ideal amp can cover 630 meters too! Wish the FCC would hurry up and approve 630 and 2200. _______________________________________________ Amps mailing; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00143.html (8,696 bytes)
18. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:49:14 -0800; I run an SB220 modified for 6M (single band). 1300W PEP out. - Paul Three tubes in parallel ?? 73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00144.html (9,884 bytes)
19. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 13:14:36 -0700; 1,300 Watts out at ~ 65% efficiency equates to 2,000 Watts input. Better save your nickels for that new power xfmr you will soon need !! I have heard these tales before of folks claiming upwards of 1; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00145.html (11,019 bytes)
20. Re: [Amps] The cost of amplifiers, radios (score: 1): Author: Charlie Young <weeksmgr@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 20:46:36 +0000; My converted SB220 for 6 meters has more power output than it ever did in the stock configuration with the same tubes, 1300/1400 watts if pushed. I don't run it there, typically use it at 1KW output.; /archives//html/Amps/2016-12/msg00146.html (13,063 bytes)

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