[Amps] Is Amps still in existence?

[Ian White GM3SEK]

k7fm wrote:
>Still here - waiting for something to argue about.
>
>The problem is that if most of the people that have the answers are here,
>and they all somewhat agree with each other, and there is no one taking the
>opposite position, or taking the position that one fix cures all problems,
>then there is not much reason to speak out.
>

Yes, exactly that.


>While there is a lull, we can finish our amplifier projects.  Winter is
>coming (in the northern hemisphere) and time to finish those outdoor antenna
>projects we postponed all summer, because it was too hot.
>
>Climb the tower to repair the open wire feeder system that is hanging - one
>side severed - at the 140 foot level of the tower.  Finish assembling and
>installing the new beam - and finish the lighting and heating system in the
>barn.
>

Same here, though all on a smaller scale of operations than Colin.

OK, here's a question: any recommendations for a coil former material 
that can withstand a bit of heat? The 80/160m tank coil in my amp gets 
quite warm during RTTY contesting -  not hot enough to indicate a design 
problem, but even a moderate increase in temperature makes the 
fibreglass tubing former smell quite unpleasant.



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73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek