[Amps] AMERITRON AL-80A

[R.Measures]

>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:19:09 -0500, "Bill L" <n1wl at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I just picked up an AMERITRON AL-80A used, with a brand new tube in place 
>>and was wondering if anyone else on the list has experience on these amps 
>>and how they like them and any hints/tips.
>
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>It is essentially the same as my Heath SB-1000, a fine amp.  It can be
>run at 1kw on SSB and CW, but for RTTY or other carrier-type mode,
>hold it to about 600 watts.  The tube and tank circuit can do 1kw but
>the transformer will overheat.

**    Also, the Heath manual says that 3-500Zs are OK with >500mA.  The 
tube mfg says 400mA max.  Of course, for those who have a free supply of 
tubes ... ... ...
>
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>73, Bill W6WRT
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