[Amps] AL-82 vs Henry 2k X

[Dave Cole]

Hi,

I just got an AL-82, used to have an SB-220.  I like the 82 much
better.  Looks to be built fine, and I have run it at 900 W RTTY in
contesting mode, lots of little short transmissions... 

So far the only issue I had was a fuse blew. Some one had replace the 15 A with a 10A
fuse.  Am I happy I bought it, yes.  It feels like a really solid amp,
no real issues yet, and I would buy it again.  Do I build amps, not
very often, and not in 20 years...  :)

Dave
NK7Z



On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:09:48 -0500
"Sam Carpenter" <sam at owenscommunication.com> thus spake:

> Hello all. I am looking for some input. I love the Henry PS and most of the
> amp. I have had some custom built Henry Amps and an ss750. I loved them all.
> Now I will be needing something for home. Rational or not, I like glowing
> glass and that limits things. There is not much choice anymore of amps
> running glass tubes up in the HV range required to make them sing. The AL82
> does look nice on paper. It has 160 and can be made to go QSK.  ALL of the
> parts are available and do not seem to be marked up horribly. They seem to
> be priced as though I would go out looking for single item. The amp price is
> about the same as an old 2K Classic X (that I have always wanted) but is
> new, under warranty, and I could put back parts that I am likely to use. I
> am not excited about Ameritron but the AL82 looks nice on paper. Any
> thoughts?
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> Sam Carpenter,  N9FUT
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