[AMPS] SB-1000

[Bill Turner]

On Sat, 23 Aug 1997 21:36:41 -0500, w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod
Fitz-Randolph) wrote:

>I received the following message this evening and I cannot answer
>the man because I simply don't know!  Could any of you supply some
>info (tubes, plate voltage, power out, bands, input tuned or not,
>critical or complimentary opinions:
>_________________________________________________________________________
>>Rod,
>
>>When you have time, could you post me a list of the Amps that you think
>>I might consider.
>
>>I used the search function on the contesting www site and there was a
>>listing for a Heathkit SB 1000, in mint condition, with NEW Eminac (sp)
>>3-500 Z tubes for $750.  Is this a good unit?
>
>>Terry
>__________________________________________________________________________
>
>Thanks,
>
>Rod Fitz-Randolph, W5HVV
>w5hvv@aeneas.net
>
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I have an SB-1000 and it's a very good unit, provided it was assembled
properly, of course.  It will put out 1kw peak on SSB and CW, but RTTY
should be held to about 600 watts, lest odoriferous vapors emanate.  

$750 seems a bit high. Offer him $600 and don't go up very much.

73, Bill W7TI


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