[Amps] DXpedition Amp Recommendation

[PA3DUV]

Keith,

A Tokyo High Power HL700B could work for you or the SG500, the latter being 
more expensive.
With couple of switched mode 13.8 VDC PSU's in parallel and you're set for 
400 watt output. in a light package.

Cheers, Dick
PA3DUV



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Dutson" <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'HAROLD B MANDEL'" <ka1xo at juno.com>
Cc: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] DXpedition Amp Recommendation


> Hal,
>
> We are looking for something that can be purchased quickly.  Also, the 77 
> is
> really a heavyweight and would seem to be overkill.  I have two 87A's in 
> the
> shack but do not want to subject them to the possible shipping abuse
> associated with this trip.  Someone has already suggested the new SGC amp
> with switching power supply which is appealing because of size and weight.
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HAROLD B MANDEL [mailto:ka1xo at juno.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:48 AM
> To: kdutson at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] DXpedition Amp Recommendation
>
> Dear Keith,
>
> Take an Alpha 77Sx if you can find one.
>
> If you're going to work a contest and the key is going to be down 24/7 
> then
> you need something that will hold up under fire.
>
> You can always adjust the mike gain for 400 watts.
>
> Hal
> W4HBM
> On Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:32:23 -0600 "Keith Dutson" <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
> writes:
>> I am looking to take one or two amps on DXpedition to Malta (9H).
>> The power
>> limit there is 400 watts.  Luggage weight limit is 50 pounds per
>> checked piece, two pieces per passenger.  There are 8 of us going and
>> our radio and antenna gear already add up to 10 pieces.  So we can
>> take another 6 bags for a total of 300 pounds.  What amp(s) would you
>> choose?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your comments.
>>
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>>
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>
> Harold Mandel
> Superintendent of Construction
> Baran Telecom Inc.
> 606 - 205 - 0172
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