The AL-1200 has had it's share, some may say more than it's share, of
abuse over the years. It's a given that running one at 1,200 watts, RTTY,
on 10 Meters is not a good thing.
If you insist on running near CCS levels, then by all means get a bigger
Amp. But, for those who run SSB or CW at more modest levels, the
AL-1200 provides the most bang for the buck. Although you may fry
some of the components at high levels, it's very hard to kill the tube.
73, Dick, W1KSZ
On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 9:18 AM, Carl <km1h@jeremy.qozzy.com> wrote:
> With minimal work even the Clipperton L/Clipperton QRO will run 1000-1200W
> 160-10M.
> The late L's and all QRO's have a built in tuned input. About $400-500 for
> a good one if you shop.
>
> Operated sanely the AL-80A and B are also a good buy for 160-10M as is the
> SB-1000 with
> a wimpier transformer and needing a current version Ameritron plate choke.
> TheAL-80B
> transformer will fit if you drill new holes and measure carefully. All are
> in the SB-220 price range.
>
> I wouldn’t want to run an AL-1200 or 1500 over 1200W on RTTY and
> especially on the higher bands.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@centurytel.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:23 AM
> To: "Richard Solomon" <dickw1ksz@gmail.com>; <amps@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
>
> I disagree Dick.
>>
>> The AL1500 8877 tube is cheaper, easier to find and more plentiful.
>>
>> If you are not going to RTTY contest, and don’t need 160 meters, the
>> SB220 @ $600 to $700 is the best buy.
>>
>> 73
>> Jim W7RY
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Richard Solomon
>> Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:44 PM
>> To: amps@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
>>
>> I do love this group !!
>>
>> And to keep on topic ... the best buy today is a used AL-1200,
>> with a 3CX1300A7.
>>
>> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 6:34 PM, Louis Parascondola via Amps <
>> amps@contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> when I think of the word colonel I think of KLINK
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Col. Paul E. Cater <paulecater@gmail.com>
>>> To: Carl <km1h@jeremy.qozzy.com>
>>> Cc: Amps reflector <amps@contesting.com>
>>> Sent: Sat, Jan 24, 2015 8:16 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [Amps] ceramic vs glass
>>>
>>>
>>> I thank you for your service to this nation sir.
>>>
>>>
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