[Amps] RE: Alpha 87A Problems Solved

[R.Measures]

>Hi All,
>
>If any of you have been following my ordeal with CrossLink and the Alpha 87A
>fault code 17, the problem has been solved.  After a month visit back to the
>factory Glenn and company have found the problem and the amp is apparently
>working as advertized. At least it tunes up on all bands and I have not had
>a re-occurring fault code 17 since putting it back in service. ... ... ...
>
>Any thoughts from the Alpha experts?
>
**  A high-power RF amplifier that incorporates computer technology may 
be impressive to some potential buyers, but it is probably not a very 
good idea from a long-term reliability standpoint.

cheers, Andy