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Re: [RTTY] [Amps] Dedicated RF

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Subject: Re: [RTTY] [Amps] Dedicated RF
From: "Bill, W6WRT" <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:06:33 -0700
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On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:02:13 -0400, Carl wrote:

>
>There isnt a 3-500 being made that will run a pair at 1500W CCS. The AL-82 
>is lucky to make it on CW, at least until the tube lets loos

REPLY: 
According to the Eimac data sheet, a single 3-500Z will put out 750 watts PEP
under single tone conditions. A pair will do 1500, but I would agree there is no
headroom. In a real amp I would probably back it off a little.

Big power transformer, big tank coils and lots of cooling. 

73, Bill W6WRT
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