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Subject: [Amps] Fleamarkets and more....
From: Robert Briggs <vk3zl@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:49:37 +1100
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Well, this thread seems to have covered a great range of topics 
regarding home brew etc...One thing sticks out prominently and that is 
sourcing of components...In my experience this is not all that hard if 
you are prepared to do the hard miles and also pay reasonable 
money....We are all wanting to do things on the cheap but in my 
experience unless you are lucky some of those supposed "bargains" aren't 
always bargains...
I picked up 10 Jennings 5-500pf vac caps a few years ago for $1 
each...That is the exception...For most hams who want an amplifier, 
either buy new or take your chance on a well used unit....Home brewing 
amplifiers isn't something that should be attempted without some 
experience around high voltage etc...Better still if you have a ham 
buddy with that experience who can assist and make certain  that all 
safety guidelines are followed...

For the rest of us who have at least some experience, then I guess we  
are lucky to have that experience and can at least help others who may 
want to learn the craft....In my opinion nothing is difficult if you 
take the time to sit down and properly study and plan your project...To 
the newbie home brewer, don't be put off by those negative comments 
thrown around by those who only want to enhance their own egos and 
superiority on the subject...Ask questions.....That is the only way to 
find things out....Sift through the information and you will generally 
find the right answers....

73 de Bob..VK3ZL




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