Carl:
Thanks for the clarification. I kinda figured that.
Fern: We have chatted about Henrys in the past, so we run along similar lines
in this regard.
Ryan:
I would agree that a desktop configuration such as the Drake L4/L4B and L7 are
very versatile as well as a tried and proven design. As long as one does not
endeavor to ring every last watt out, their moderate power supplies will run a
kilowatt plus out on SSB all day long. $600 bucks for an L4 is a bargain, as
well as $800 bucks for an L7.
I think the console style of amplifiers are to an extent partially about having
a "commanding presence" if you will in the ham shack. Just as many hams are
taken in by the glow of fire bottles in their rigs and that odor those old
point to point wired components of yesteryear give off under the warmth of a
good rag chew.
I myself admit to being a member of our local High School ham club (WB8PTN),
and spent many an hour in study hall in the club shack both on the air as well
as drooling over the full page color ads that Henry Radio used to run in QST
and 73 magazine in the late 70's/ early 80's.
I guess I kind of look at the Henrys like some of you look at the old Collins
gear. They were well made for their time, and a joy to operate and work on if
needed. Neither however would be thought of as light weight or made to be
carted around on a regular basis.
Also, a clarification to the post that started this thread:
The 2K Classic X runs on 220-240 volts only. The 3KX and the 5K are likewise.
The base 2K Classic console will run on 120 or 240 volts, and does not have a
separate filament xformer or oil filled cap like its upscale bretheren.
Don
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