[AMPS] L-4B vs. L-7

Rich Measures measures@vc.net
Fri, 18 Jul 97 22:56:04 -0700


>At 9:03 AM -0700 7/18/97, Rich Measures wrote:
>>>I am considering trading up from an L-4B to an L-7.  I know the L-7 has
>>>greater band coverage and QSK, ...
>>
>>I was not aware that there was a QSK L7.   The diagram shown in my L7
>>owner's manual is not QSK.   Are there two versions of the L7, Dick?
>
>Not that I'm aware of, Rich.  Having built-in QSK was one of the features I
>was once told was part of the L-7. 
If it does not say so QSK the owner's manual, I doubt it.  Real QSK 
should switch in under 3mS because there are 5mS radios on the market.
....
>How would you compare the basic amps?
Similar, except in coverage of 160m.  Fairly stable due to low anode V.  
If you increase the anode V to 4kV, lower VHF-Rp suppressors might be a 
good idea. 
Rich---

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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