Whether or not something impresses you or wastes your time isn't really
the point.
I'd think someone who subscribes to this list might be curious how
someone can get 100-150 extra watts out of an amp using tubes that
aren't designed for the frequency range and stay relatively clean.
There are other people on this list that are curious to see how these
miracle amps work. The attitude that "if a guy says he can do it... just
let it go" is one of the problems in amateur radio today. Not enough
people are willing to call B.S. and tell people that their scams, crappy
operating practices, or junk gear are unacceptable. This is the attitude
that allows people to get away with 10 kHz wide SSB signals and and let
manufacturers sell us SSB transmitters with class C IMD specs, creating
transmited garbage that you can hear up and down the bands. These signal
sound even better amplified by junk amps.
I'd love to get a dedicated 6m amp, but I'm not willing to pay my money
and take my chances.
73,
Scott, N9AA
Edwin Karl wrote:
> Re: Amplifier Linearity
>
> Does anyone besides me still use a 'scope in trapezoid pattern looking
> at input vs. output linearity?
>
> Seems like we're getting into "flat topping" tubes, etc just to get the max.
> output level etc.
>
> All the "it can't happen here" talk is really counter productive. If a guy
> says
> he can do it for heaven's sake let it go. Please don't try and prove how
> clever you
> are. It just doesn't impress me and wastes my time.
>
> Thanks
>
> 73
>
> ed K0KL
>
>
>
>
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