[Amps] Why price difference

[R.Measures]

On Feb 3, 2005, at 10:36 AM, Charlie wrote:

> I had my AL-80B serviced under warranty (soft tube) at Ameritorn ( I 
> live 70 miles from Starkville and sat next to Rob the tech during the 
> entire service procedure) and it checked out fine for linearity at 1KW 
> pep. Why do you jump on this every time someone posts the rated and 
> observed specs for the AL-80B?
>
Because a 3-500Z is not linear above about 420mA.  Although a 3-500Z 
can be driven to over 500mA with 100w, to be linear, c. 70w of drive is 
about it.  Mo' drive is no always mo' betta, except on 11m of course, 
good buddy.

> You know I can cruise the freeway at 70mph in a VW or a Ferrari..both 
> do 70 and if the limit was 55 the judge couldn't care less which 
> vehicle I was in. Neither do your contacts.....

Granted, splatter is not important to the people one contacts, but it 
is important to those on adjacent frequencies.   On the other hand, if 
the judge drives a classic Ferrari him/herself ... ... ...

cheers, Charlie
>
> Charlie
> Ham Radio - AD5TH...
Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org