[Amps] Dentron MLA-2500

[Radioal]

Let me clarify my question - I intend to pull the entire RF deck out.  I 
don't intend to build an amp around the obsolete 8875s already there.  The 
8875s will be spares for my exixting homebrew 6 meter amp.

The MLA-2500 cabinet and metering, with its compact heavy duty power supply, 
makes an excellent base upon which to house and power any similarly small 
amp design capable of a kW or so.

Does anyone have any pointers toward a reasonably efficient RF deck design 
for 2 meters that would fit in the space left (approx 8" x 14" x 5" high)? 
Triodes are not a must - a simple screen supply is an easy fit to handle 
tetrodes.  There is already a wealth of information available on modifying 
the MLA-2500 in this manner for HF - i.e.; screen supplies, cooling 
modifications, etc.  I also expect to replace the open RF relay with coaxial 
relays.

I just didn't want to reinvent the wheel if someone already has some 2 meter 
amp plans available that could be recommended for such a "conversion".

Hope this clarifies what I want to do.

Thanks again,

Al - K8EUR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Radioal" <al.dolgosh at hamradio.org>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:56 PM
Subject: [Amps] Dentron MLA-2500


>I just acquired an excellent MLA-2500.  While I will probably run it on the 
>HF bands for a while, I am interested in pulling the entire RF deck and 
>replacing it with something that will give me a kW or so on 2 meters.
>
> I need some practical suggestions for such a 2 meter RF deck that will fit 
> the available space.  Has anyone on the reflector done such a conversion - 
> or can you direct me to someone who has?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Al - K8EUR
>
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