> On Sat, 11 Oct 1997 18:51:20 -0700, ROBERT WANDERER
> <aa0cy@robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us> wrote:
>
> >Considering the following models. Use primarily for contesting (all
> >modes: SSB, CW, & RTTY) and for DX pileups, rarely for ragchews
> >unless conditions warrant. Other models would be considered too.
> >
> >Ameritron AL-1200 and AL-1500 (other than the lower drive requirements
> > and the tube used, what are the differences?)
> >
> >Alpha 91B
> >
For CW/SSB I liked the Alpha 78. The broadband tuning allows quick
band changes (only have to flip band switch - no tuning otherwise).
But it did get hot running RTTY at full power.
I now use an Alpha 77Dx (one tube) which runs cool on RTTY, but takes
a little longer to change bands with the load and tune controls to
contend with.
73 Barry
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