[Amps] Re: Big HV Transformer for Sale

[Richard]

>Definitely not multi band or even multi frequency. Single frequency only.
>From what I understand they were a real pain to keep tuned properly.

I heard the same thing.  

>Advantage was high level modulation and class C efficiency without the usual
>big high level  modulator.
>
A Class AB1grid-driven,  or AB2 g-g linear amplifier is typically 60% 
efficient.  Class C may be 78% efficient but the difference would be 
virtually not noticeable at the Rx end or on the utilities bill.

cheers, Gary 
>
>
>Richard wrote:
>
>> For multi-frequency/multiband operation, trick modulation is a Pandora's
>> Box.  Modern transceivers that use an AN-612 modulator IC can produce
>> inaudible IMD when amplified by a linear amplifier.
>>
>
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-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
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