Doug Renwick wrote:
> Glenn you have to be specific.
> Spare parts - what part(s), how old is your amp, is it warranty or
> purchase.
> Product support - who have you tried to contact, by what method - email,
> phone, how many times, any reply.
>
And what was the problem with the amp?
73
Roger (K8RI)
> Any statement without supporting details has little value. Your problem
> could be simple miscommunication. There is usually two sides to each
> story.
>
> Doug
>
> I'll run the race and I will never be the same again.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Glenn McNeil
> Sent: January 17, 2010 4:30 AM
> To: Roger; Alek Petkovic
> Cc: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Amps for sale...maybe
>
> Hello Guys,
>
> Emtron amplifiers...Well, good luck.
>
> Product support is non existent, as are spare parts.
>
> If you want more info, email me direct.
>
> 73
> Glenn
> VK4BG
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alek Petkovic" <vk6apk@bigpond.com>
> To: "Roger" <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
> Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Amps for sale...maybe
>
>
>
>> Had my Emtron DX2 (4cx1600 version) for 10 years now. Puts out full
>> power and has never, ever, given a moment's trouble.
>>
>> At the time I bought the amp, it was the flagship of the range. Last
>> time I spoke with the manufacturer, he said that he would be ashamed
>> to put that amp into the marketplace today. In other words, many
>> improvements have been made to the product/s over the last 10 years.
>>
>> With the last 10 years of experience with the DX2 behind me, I would
>> not hesitate to buy Emtron again, should the desire or need ever
>>
> arise.
>
>> Others on this forum will of course have views and experience/s
>> different to mine but that's ok. We are all different so our needs
>>
> will
>
>> vary.
>>
>> 73, Alek
>> VK6APK
>>
>> At 01:25 PM 17/01/2010, Roger wrote:
>>
>>> Although I like the old Alpha 76A and love the way the Tokyo Hy-Power
>>> HL1.5Kfx works, I've been looking at the Emtron HF amps and the new
>>> 6-meter amp coming up.
>>>
>>> I also have a project under way that is in the parts collecting stage
>>>
> so
>
>>> far that'll use a pair of FU728B's. I think I was mistakenly calling
>>> them FU728F's if the international mail ever gets them here.
>>>
>>> At any rate, I think the 76A and 1.5Kfx are going on the block and
>>>
> will
>
>>> be replaced with the two Emtron amps.
>>> I think I asked about them before, but I'm looking for input on the
>>> Emtrons. No, the RS4 and RS5 are a bit much and besides, I'd need to
>>>
> run
>
>>> in 3 phase for the 5<:-)) They're also way to heavy. That and I
>>> couldn't afford the property settlement that would ensue. But if you
>>> like tubes with handles...
>>>
>>> So again I'm looking for input on the Emtron amps and is any one
>>> interested in the 76A and/or the 1.5 Kfx. the 1.5Kfx is a solid state
>>> amp with 1000 watts CW and PEP out 160 through 10 and about 800 (or a
>>> tad more) on 6-meters with auto band switching, but it likes a low
>>>
> SWR.
>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Roger (K8RI)
>>>
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