[Amps] Choosing a first amp

[Joe Isabella]

It's interesting that you're getting arcs on your 922s.  Ever since I put in the mods, I can't
remember a single arc -- ever!!  And I use mine as a "tuner" on a low-band dipole for the upper
bands.  I run it full bore 10-75m, including 17m without any problems.  I replaced the bandswitch
(it was torched when I got it), went with RF Parts 3-500ZGs, and installed some of Richard's mods
-- I haven't gotten to the step-start, QSK & Bias mod, but plan to.  It's been over a year since
I've done all this, and it's been smooth as silk at 1200 to 1400W, depending on the band.

One of the things I did was slightly bend the one of the tuning cap's plates in so if I ever get
an arc, it will hopefully be there instead of the bandswitch.  So far, so good!!

Joe,
N3JI

--- Rob & Terri Sherwood <rob at sherweng.com> wrote:
> I have two TL-922As with all the Measures mods and Kessler QSK and bias 
> mods .  They are stable now, work fine on semi-breakin, and put out 1200 
> watts.  The down side is the output loading cap is under rated, so I 
> tune up on low voltage, switch to high voltage and leave the tuning 
> alone.  Otherwise I can arc over the load cap.  My older Alphas were 
> work horses, but had no protection circuitry.  Bought my Alpha 99 used 
> for $2500, and could not be happier.  Significantly easier to tune up 
> than my 89.  All these amps were significantly cleaner than my IC-4KL 
> that has found a new home.  If you can find a used 99, buy it and keep 
> it forever.
> 73, Rob, NC0B
> 
> 


__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster
http://search.yahoo.com