Dennis Sokol wrote:
> Most contest stations choosing Ameritron use the Al-1200. Several reasons but
> primarily the 3CX1200A7 is virtually indestructible and instant on so in the
> heat of contesting, the owners don't worry about how the guest operators use
> them. Except for the tubes, the two amplifiers are virtually identical and
> have the same power supply and tank circuits.
>
> The AL-1500 puts out more power with less drive but has that annoying
> three minutes plus warm up time.
>
> 73, Dennis W0JX
> _______________________________________________
IMHO a contester doesn't really need the instant on feature. I give more
priority to lower drive power needed: exiter (mostly if a 100wout max
one)will be better employed if less then its maximum power will be asked for
the long and coninuous contest time.
73s,
Joe, IT9BLB
http://www.ih9p.com
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