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From: "schuetzen" <chasm@texas.net>
To: "Donald Fox" <taurusshoguy@yahoo.com>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 11:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] PT2500A
>I would certainly like to see you post a review and picture with
> dimensions and weight, etc for that amp on eham reviews.
> Probably 95% of us have never seen one or even a picture of one.
> thanks
> chas/k5dam
>
>
>
> Donald Fox wrote:
>> Gentlemen:
>>
>> Thanks for the prompt replies. This is indeed the A model by B&W , and
>> I knew that the tubes were good going in because they came from my parts
>> bin.
>>
>> I agree that the issue with 10, 15, and 20 would seem to be
>> input/output circuit related since it appears that 20m drive power is not
>> reaching the tubes (no change in plate current) when drive is applied.
>>
>> 10 and 15 though will draw all kinds of plate current, so drive is
>> getting to the tubes, just can't seem to get out. We know the antenna
>> relay works ok (for TX anyway), since it works for the lower bands.
>>
>> The plate meter issue does seem to be mechanical.The needle sweeps
>> across, then jolts to a stop. The meter lights are not visible like the
>> SB-220/221. I hate to think I would have to remove and disassemble the
>> meters just for bulbs.
>>
>> I would rate the whole amp as a 6-7 in appearance as some of the case
>> screws are not oem, and there are small paint scratches and a few other
>> cosmetic issues.
>>
>> I do not know the past owner. I purchased it as a fixer upper from
>> fellow ham who did not want to take on the project.
>>
>> Don n8ech
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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