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Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp

To: Scott Nichols <snichols@mvosprey.com>, RTTY <RTTY@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp
From: "Barry " <w2up@mindspring.com>
Reply-to: w2up@mindspring.com
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:46:13 -0500
List-post: <mailto:rtty@contesting.com>
My Acom 2000A can run full power all day without getting hot.  Eating 
isn't important!
73,
Barry W2UP


On 30 Dec 2003 at 9:29, Scott Nichols wrote:

> What are all you guys using for RTTY contesting amps ? Santa is going
> to bring VE1OP a late xmas present...
> 
> I have an AL811 with 4 x 811A tubes, but keep blowing tubes, resistors
> and capacitors..I suspect this amp is not sturdy enough for the
> rigours of a full weekend of RTTY ?? Or the tubes aren't tough enough
> ? I try to keep it within spec, especially on RTTY...
> 
> Are there other amps/tubes that better fit RTTY contesting ? I don't
> need a kilowatt, just 500-800 watts is plenty...
> 
> And yes, I know a 87A would do the trick, but I'd like to be able to
> afford to eat after I buy a new amp...
> 
> Any suggestions ?
> 
> Thanks, GL in RU and Happy New Year to all...
> 
> Scott VE1OP
> 
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Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA                     Frankford Radio Club
        

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