So you see, newer is not always better!!!!
carl / kz5ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lamb" <k7fm@teleport.com>
To: "steve" <w5set@alltel.net>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] 813 amp
>
> I had a 3 x 813 amp for a few years on 75 meters. Never had a problem
with
> it. Ran 800 watts out with 2500 volts on plate. Was unbreakable. Used a
> muffin fan for cooling.
>
> Worked 135 countries on 75. "Upgraded" to an amp that has final tubes
that
> cost over $500. Output power almost doubled and almost no one can tell the
> difference (3 db).
>
> Now, I have to wait 3 minutes for the filaments to come on.
>
> Progress!
>
> 73, Colin K7FM
>
>
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