[Amps] SB220 w/5 3-500

[Gary Smith]

On 23 Feb 2008 at 13:16, Rob Atkinson wrote:

> I know there are u.s. hams running more than the 1.5 kw limit but I at
> least like to believe that they aren't stupid enough to do it with
> five 3-500s hacked into a SB220 cabinet with the grotesque
> construction shown in those ebay photos--the photo showing the jumble
> of anode connections almost made me sick.
> 
> I guess I've always wanted to think the ham running 5 kw is doing it
> with a beautifully homebrewed 3cx3000 amp but maybe not since anyone
> not satisfied with 1.5 kw may do things the 5 x 3-500 way. If the
> wattage is done this way, these folks have more than neighbor garage
> doors or the FCC to worry about; they can start by having a big fire
> extinguisher handy.

I loved my 77SX

Gary
KA1J