[AMPS] AL-1200 comments please

[Dick Green]

I'm looking for some comments on the Ameritron AL-1200, especially from
owners of the most recent production runs. Specifically, any info on the
following would be much appreciated:

1. How much drive is required for 1500W output?
2. Anybody using this amp with an FT-990? Satisfied with output?
3. How much power will the amp put out at the maximum 130W input?
4. How's the input network SWR? Enough to make solid state rigs cut back?
5. Is the input network adjustable?
6. What's the repeatability of tuning settings (i.e., can you tune "by the
numbers")?
7. Under what circumstances have you tripped the protection circuits?
8. Do the protection circuits allow operating into SWR of at least 3:1?
9. Users of the QSK-5PC -- are you satisfied with this device?
10. How noisy is the amp compared to others that you've used?
11. Have you had any reliability problems, factory repairs, etc.?
12. Any other helpful comments?
13. Is the amp susceptible to VHF parasitic oscillations [NO! NO! NO! I'm
just kidding!!!!!]

Thanks in advance for your help.

73, Dick, WC1M



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