Amps
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [Amps] More information for "What NOT to buy"..

To: "'W2RU - Bud Hippisley'" <W2RU@frontiernet.net>,"'Amps'" <Amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] More information for "What NOT to buy"..
From: "Mike, K6BR" <noddy1211@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:03:58 -0700
List-post: <mailto:amps@contesting.com>

What modifications did you make to get 1500 watts out, was it just a power
supply change?

Mike

Robert B. Bonner wrote:

>I think its pretty hard to beat a Drake L4B for a starter amp.
>
> it's a better quality amp
>than an SB-220 for close to the same price.
>  
>
Interesting comparison.  Back in the 70s I chose an SB-220 over an L-4B 
because the Heath generated less TVI when driven to the same input on CW 
with the same exciter (Collins 32S-3).  That SB-220 is still going 
strong today, even after modification to run 1500 watts output when the 
rules changed.

TVI is probably not as important a consideration in these days of CATV 
and satellite TV, and mine was certainly not a rigorous test, but your 
comment makes me wonder what should be included or excluded when one 
speaks of "quality", and what factors you used to conclude that the L-4B 
is "better".

Bud, W2RU
_______________________________________________
Amps mailing list
Amps@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps

----------------------------------------
I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users.
It has removed 75 spam emails to date.
Paying users do not have this message in their emails.
Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

_______________________________________________
Amps mailing list
Amps@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>