[Amps] Solid State

[Steve Thompson]

On Wednesday 16 October 2002 12:09, Don Havlicek wrote:
> Those "CB-type" amplifiers are NOTORIOUS for being very NON-linear, very
> dirty with high IMD, and very high harmonic content.

Many of these problems can be caused by poor bias circuits, no harmonic
filtering, and simply running the devices well beyond their linear
capability.

> Why not use it for a boat anchor, doorstop, or paperweight and get a
> REAL amplifier, designed for the ham bands, and ON the FCC's list of
> 'certificated amplifiers'???????

You could also have some fun learning about SS amps. Add a decent active bias 
circuit, make some harmonic filters and plan to run it at 250W output.

Steve