ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
On Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:22:48 -0500, you wrote:
>
>When devices become available that can handle 3000W output at any VSWR and
>do not use any splitters/combiners, PLUS the filters, relays or PIN's, and
>automatic ATU all hold together I may be interested.
>
>And it has to be price competitive and have IMD specs with a similar power
>tube amp.
>
>I dont expect that to happen anytime soon
>
>Carl
>KM1H
REPLY:
Agreed, that won't happen anytime soon, but all those requirements don't
have to happen for silicon to take over everywhere outside of certain areas
of New Hampshire.
Check the specs for the Icom IC-PW1:
1 kW 100% duty cycle on all bands
Automatic protection against every imaginable fault
All bands 160-6 meters including WARC
Auto tuner including 70 frequency memories
Detachable control head
And more
The drawback now is price, about $5k brand new. If they can cut that in
half and up the power to the legal limit, you can pretty much say goodbye
to tube type amps. Not going to happen soon but it will happen.
The usual disclaimer: Not affiliated with Icom, dealers or suppliers in any
way. Just a ham.
Bill, W6WRT
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