[Amps] PT2500A

[Nils Petter Pedersen]

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/79

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "schuetzen" <chasm at texas.net>
To: "Donald Fox" <taurusshoguy at yahoo.com>; <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 11:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] PT2500A


>I would certainly like to see you post a review and picture with
> dimensions and weight, etc for that amp on eham reviews.
> Probably 95% of us have never seen one or even a picture of one.
> thanks
> chas/k5dam
>
>
>
> Donald Fox wrote:
>> Gentlemen:
>>
>>   Thanks for the prompt replies.  This is indeed the A model by B&W , and 
>> I knew that the tubes were good going in because they came from my parts 
>> bin.
>>
>>   I agree that the issue with 10, 15, and 20 would seem to be 
>> input/output circuit related since it appears that 20m drive power is not 
>> reaching the tubes (no change in plate current) when drive is applied.
>>
>>   10 and 15 though will draw all kinds of plate current, so drive is 
>> getting to the tubes, just can't seem to get out. We know the antenna 
>> relay works ok (for TX anyway), since it works for the lower bands.
>>
>>   The plate meter issue does seem to be mechanical.The needle sweeps 
>> across, then jolts to a stop. The meter lights are not visible like the 
>> SB-220/221. I hate to think I would have to remove and disassemble the 
>> meters just for bulbs.
>>
>>   I would rate the whole amp as a  6-7 in appearance as some of the case 
>> screws are not oem, and there are small paint scratches and a few other 
>> cosmetic issues.
>>
>>   I do not know the past owner. I purchased it as a fixer upper from 
>> fellow ham who did not want to take on the project.
>>
>>                                                          Don   n8ech
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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