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Re: [Amps] Challenger III Amp

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Challenger III Amp
From: Bill Turner <dezrat@copper.net>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 09:59:05 -0700
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At 04:49 PM 5/20/2006, Will Matney wrote:

>Has anyone tried the new Challenger amps from the UK? Below is a 
>link to a Challenger III listed by Anthony Welsh on ebay over in the 
>UK. It uses the GS-35 triode. I noticed it uses a toroidal transformer.
>
>Link;
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/Challenger-3-1500W-HF-Amplifier-Brand-New-Warranty_W0QQitemZ9725254069QQcategoryZ48700QQcmdZViewItem
>
>Best,
>
>Will

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Only rated for 1000 watts RTTY. The limiting factor appears to be the 
2.2 kVA power transformer. Wonder why they didn't go for the max? Sigh.

Bill, W6WRT

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