[Amps] Ameritron AL-1500

[Roger]

Shon Edwards wrote:
> I'm a bit new to HF and am looking at getting an Ameritron AL-1500 amp for
> some high power.  I am also going to get the Hy-Gain AV-18HT to help me
> punch out that power.  I'm really interested in doing some DX work.  Does
> anyone have any advice on someone getting a high-power amp for the first
> time?  I want to get a lower-priced amp, but high power. 
I can offer a personal opinion:  I think the most bang for the buck is 
probably the AL1200.  It's a legal limit amp with one of the most rugged 
tubes on the market which is the most rugged tube in the normal ham 
market place. Just the thing to handle the mistakes of new comers and 
senior moments alike.  I don't know what it has in it for protective 
circuitry, soft start, or full break in (if you operate CW)  I'm not 
particularly fond of Ameritron amps, but OTOH they offer what I think is 
quality for the money and have a full range of amps although I'd only 
consider the AL1200 and AL1500 for legal limit with relatively heavy 
duty power supplies.

They are pretty much "read the manual", then plug and play.

73 and good luck,

Roger (K8RI)
>  I'm kind of a
> "Panasonic" guy.  I like to buy something that is a work horse and that is
> pretty decent quality, but isn't the top of the line (Usually you're not
> paying for much extra at the high end of things - a lot of money usually
> doesn't go a long way after a point).  I'm going to usually be doing SSB 160
> - 6 M.  Not sure how much speech processing I will be doing.  What would be
> recommended?  Is there any more info on my situation I should be giving to
> help get advice in my decision?  Thanks for any help.
>
> Best regards de KO3U, Shon, sre.1966 at gmail.com
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