In a message dated 97-01-01 18:18:45 EST, you write:
KM1H wrote:
>> The very nice Ameritron ATR-15 was an almost carbon copy of the big
>> Dentron. Same OEP capacitors, same B&W coil, same Centralab switch. I
>> cant say if the ATR used a Lexan (a higher priced B&W option) insulated
>> coil or the same polystyrene as the Dentron. BTW, is the ATR still
>> produced?? The Dentron coil did have a tendency to deform over the
>> years when pushed at high RF levels.
>YES, <snip>
Unlike the "3 KW Dentron", the 1500 watt 80 meter up (1000 watt 160 meter
rated) ATR-15 used more expensive lexan supports, heavier inductor wire,
more capacitance on 160, a #8 coil for ten meters through 20 meters, a
higher voltage rated switch contact arrangement, and so on.
Carl almost had it right. :-)
73 Tom
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