I think the $$ are for no-tune functionality. I would think that the
individual parts are generally cheaper in a sand-state amp because of the
much lower voltages (offset somewhat by higher current). A handfull of LV
high current relays cost a fraction of the $ for a quality ceramic
bandswitch. But there are lots more 'parts' in a no-tune SS amp (bandpass
filters).
The comparison should be to No-tune / auto-tune tube amps which are WAY
expensive.
Just my 2 cents...
73, Bill N2BC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill NY9H" <ny9h@arrl.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] amp dollar/watt ratios
> interesting....
> used titan 1 $1400 about a 1 a watt
> used herc II $ 900 about 1.80 a watt
> oops add a ps ...$$.300-400...
>
> because tubes put out more watts !!!! ????
>
>
> bill
>
> At 04:53 PM 12/8/03, you wrote:
>
> >SGC SG500 $2.60 per watt.
> >PW1 and Quadra around 4 dollars per watt. (these are $4K ea. right?)
> >Centurion $1.66/watt. Okay, now it's more like $1.83/watt.
> >Titan III $2.33/watt
> >(based on list prices rounded off.)
> >
> >You just flat-out always get more watts for ur money with tubes. Now,
> >that may change in the future, and for now if you have the bucks for
solid
> >state, FB. I guess it's a matter of operator style. I don't make
> >sudden wide QSY changes; I park somewhere for a few hours and
> >ragchew. Therefore manual tuning is okay for me. In fact, I kind of
> >enjoy it. Part of the ham experience and allows me to keep my eye on how
> >the gear is doing. I liken it to the feel you get in an automobile with
> >manual transmission.
> >
> >Rob Atkinson
> >K5UJ
> >
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