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Re: [Amps] State of the Amp

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Subject: Re: [Amps] State of the Amp
From: Martin AA6E <aa6e@ewing.homedns.org>
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:32:55 -0400
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Eddy,

Home brew is certainly an option, but it's not the quickest way to get
something on the air.  It's not cheap if you value your time, but it's
great if you enjoy the process.  I'm tempted.

Thanks for the note.

73 Martin AA6E

Ed Swynar wrote:
> Hi Martin,
> 
> How about HOMEBREWING a linear amplifier to YOUR specifications...?
> 
> It's really not all that insurmountable a task (heck, I've built three here
> myself --- others have surpassed that number!). Best of all, there's a lot
> of FUN waiting for you in the design, mods, accumulation of parts, lay-out,
> assembly, etc. You may even discover that actual OPERATION is SECONDARY to
> the whole process...!
> 
> Just a thought, anyway...and why those pricey 3-500Z tubes? Why not
> something vintage/classic (and CHEAP!) like a 4-1000A, or four 813's...?
> 
> ~73!~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
> 
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