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[Amps] SS amps and auto-tune. Is it even necessary?

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Subject: [Amps] SS amps and auto-tune. Is it even necessary?
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 18:30:27 -0500
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With first generation SS amps, auto tune was almost a necessity, BUT with the new amps?

With the current flock of transistors that can handle the wrong antenna or even an open circuit, auto tune is just a convenient, but expensive accessory. A manual tuner will work just fine.

Of course we are still in the "if you want one, you'll have to build it yourself" stage. OTOH amplifier, combiner, and LP filter kits are available and the cost is reasonable. IM is also on par with the best tube amps.

50% Vs 60%. Who cares? They are easily water cooled without the headaches of water cooling a tube amp..

73

Roger (K8RI)


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