Ken: I also have a 425...the version with the QSK/PTT-VOX switch on the
front, and found it to be a solid performer in every respect. I still have
it on the desk, but I use it now as a back-up to the ACOM 2000A. The 2000A
will do full contest duty in RTTY at legal limit and with auto-tune to boot.
Not cheap, but then nothing really good is!
Ron N6IE
www.N6IE.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown@hawaiiantel.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] LEGAL LIMIT PLUS AMP ALPHA 77D
I don't know which Titan K4TAX is referring to, since there have been at
least three incarnations of the Titan, with a few versions of each,
having minor changes as the design evolved. (At least that is the case
with the 425 Titan)
I have a Titan 425. It is a real nice amplifier. QSK is great when
operated with Ten-Tec rigs using T-T keying loop. I would not call the
Titan 425 a full power contest duty amplifier. You cannot run it at 1500
watts output in near continuous duty, such as in RTTY mode. Even in CW
mode it is pushing it to operate at full legal output for extended
periods of CQing. (probably not good operating practice anyway)
My Titan 425 is the biggest amplifier I have, and I would like to have a
bigger one for contest service. Not to exceed the legal power output
limit, but rather to have just a bit more high duty cycle full power
capability. I don't regret buying my Titan 425 and it is not for sale. I
think it is a great amplifier. You'd probably like one too. Still, for
contesting it could be just a bit more stout.
DE N6KB
Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
The Tentec Titan is hard to beat. A real proven workhorse. Two control
lines between the Orion and the Titan plus one coax cable and you are
full
QSK at legal limit.
Looking for feedback on the various top shelf legal limit amps. Would
like
to find a Alpha 77 in good working order, but am interested in other
possibilities. Commander 2500 magnum, Alpha 8100, Acom 2000 etc. I have
heard that the
Svetlana 4cx800 tubes are getting hard to get, what are your thoughts?
What
is the contesters amp of choice? Will be using it with my Orion .Any
info
greatly appreciated. Please reply direct to _W1DXH@AOL.COM_
(mailto:W1DXH@AOL.COM)
73'S TNX,
STEVE W1DXH
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