> At 03:18 PM 10/7/99 -0500, Phil Clements wrote:
>
> >Compare the size of these components with the old B&W 850
> >series coils, which were rated at 1 kw AM input! The new generation
> >of hams that have been brain washed at Hamfeat booths have never
> >seen what a commercial grade 1500 watt amp should look like.
> >I'll give you a hint; it would have only one tube with a minimum 1500
> >watt plate dissipation, and would require two folks to pick it up!
> >
> >(((73)))
> >Phil, K5PC
>
> Phil, My personal criteria for quality is:
>
> "If it ain't big enough to kill you if it falls on you, it ain't worth
> having."
>
> Some might argue the point. Each to his own.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Larry - W7IUV
The reason I went QRO is I got tired of running less power than
my wife does in her hair drier! That kinda puts 1200 watts
of energy into perspective, doesn't it!
Tubes with handles may seem awesome and be overkill to some,
but the broadcast guys think of them as QRP!
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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