On Sat, 11 Oct 1997 18:51:20 -0700, ROBERT WANDERER
<aa0cy@robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us> wrote:
>Considering the following models. Use primarily for contesting (all
>modes: SSB, CW, & RTTY) and for DX pileups, rarely for ragchews
>unless conditions warrant. Other models would be considered too.
>
>Ameritron AL-1200 and AL-1500 (other than the lower drive requirements
> and the tube used, what are the differences?)
>
>Alpha 91B
>
_______________________________________________________________
>From sad experience, I can tell you the AL-1200 is not the amp to use
for RTTY contesting. I smoked the low band tank coil not once but
twice before realizing it is simply under rated. For CW/SSB it should
be ok.
I now have a 91B and so far, so good. I've only used it on one RTTY
contest, but all ok. I did order the optional cooling fan for the
power transformer. BTW, I don't understand why Alpha makes the fan an
option. You're spending almost $3000 and they charge an extra $40 so
it will do "brick-on-the-key" like other Alphas? Bad marketing, in my
opinion. But it is a great amp.
73, Bill W7TI
--
CQ-Contest on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/_cq-contest/
Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.com
|