[AMPS] FAILURE OF PARASITIC RESISTORS IN AL-811X AMPLIFIER

measures 2@vc.net
Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:03:43 -0700


>
>> I have had the great misfortune to receive (free) two mfj "3kw" antenna
>> tuners.  Pure junk! - mediocre design and very poor implementation.
>
>A tuner sold by Ameritron (ATR-20) using the same inductor is 
>rated at 750 watts CW, but there are electrical differences. The 
>Ameritron tuner includes a peak reading meter that really reads 
>peaks, and has higher capacitance variables.
> 
Tom -- Does this tuner currently use a Delrin roller inductor coil form?
thanks

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