The lightest weight power supply would likely be a voltage-multiplier
type operating direct from the electric mains. With a x6 V multiplier
and 230V mains, c. 1600vdc could be produced for c, 1kg in ps weight.
With a 4cx800, 1600v would produce >500w. A foolproof screen supply
could be derived from the anode supply using a zener-string shunt
regulator. My guess is thar a total weight of 4kg should be do-able.
>While exchanging tall tales at the bar at the RSGB HF Convention over the
>weekend the discussion came round to the need for an amplifier specifically
>optimised for solo DXpedition use. The holy grail is 500W output on the HF
>bands at an all-up weight of around 10Kg. The well known semi-pro MOSFET
>amplifier on the market has a dreadful reputation for IMD and is pretty much
>unobtainable anyway. Thermionics seem more appropriate, but their power
>supplies are heavy.
>
>What is the listís collected wisdom? Solid state? Valves, perhaps with SMPS?
>Theorising is OK (after all, it was a bar room discussion), but what would
>really get my attention is a URL to an actual example of a 500W/10Kg
>product.
>
>73
>
>Alan G3XAQ
>
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