Carl wrote -
>Actually I would probably prefer a tube that requires an IPA. Then I
>could operate with enough power to be heard most of the time and then
>kick in the big amp when necessary.....
>I run a 1200W tetrode amp on 6M and drive with 12-15W. It is a a real
>pain at times to work locals, etc with the low power and yet the 1200W is
>overkill.
That's part of my logic in going with 8877's for my wintertime VHF amp
projects. Also, my DEM transverters do nicely at 10 - 20 w out. I think I
would do better to leave it at 10 watts, run it into a linear 10 to 100
watt IPA, then into an 8877 than to try to run a 4CX1600B or the like at
800 watts out because it's starved for drive.
Frank
W2FCA
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