[Amps] Intro and a query - which amp?

[kg7hf at comcast.net]

Hi Steve,

I would go with the AM-3924  also know as the Harris RF-110A.   It will do legal limit RTTY all day and all night for years.   Has automatic band switching and tuning capability too.   You can pick them up surplus and it doesn't take much to mod them.    Replacement tubes if you ever need them aren't too expensive, the "service manual" is so complete that anyone who can read can likely service it.  


73,
Paul KG7HF 


> Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:11:14 -0500 
> From: Steve Hanlon 
> Subject: [Amps] Intro and a query - which amp? 
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> A quick intro - been a ham since 2003, upgraded to General in 2004, and 
> then to Extra in 2006. i currently have a 30L1. 
> 
> i push the 30L1 too hard in contests and want to move to an amp that is 
> better suited to a contest environment. i have been looking at the 
> Alpha 76, and Alpha 78 as possible options, but the price of the "rare" 
> tubes makes me nervous as does availability (or lack thereof) for spare 
> parts. some suggested options are the Ten Tec 425, Drake L4B, Heathkit 
> SB-220(221), Commander HF-2500, or an AL1200. 
> 
> I have been told to be weary of the Ten Tec and the AL1200, the L4B 
> isn't up to the challenge of running past 1200w for extend periods, and 
> the SB-220 won't run past 1300 without some stress to the tubes and 
> power supply. 
> 
> Looking for some guidance for my $1500.00 or so budget. 
> 
> I will be driving it with an Icom 756PROII. 
> 
> -Steve, WM3O 
>