[Amps] WTB: 800 watt-1KW amp

[James Colville]

Not sure a SB-230 is the right amp for a beginner. Now a SB-200 is!

73
Jim W7RY



On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 7:05 PM, <n8de at thepoint.net> wrote:

> For easy plug-and-play, the Heath SB-230 with one 8873 [conduction
> cooled] is a no-brainer, however the tube is no longer manufactured.
> It's good for just under 1kw SSB and 600w CW.
>
> Ahem ... I have an SB-230 in quite mint condition with a SPARE 8873
> that I might be willing to sell.... [cough]
>
> 73
> Don
> N8DE
>
> Quoting Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>:
>
> > The 8122 is a tetrode and a very easy to damage tube from mistuning.
> >  Replacement costs are in the $600-1000 range for a new matched pair
> >  unless it is rebuilt for other tubes.
> >
> > Carl
> > KM1H
> >
> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Gary Smith
> >   To: Carl ; Daniel Hileman ; Amps Listserve
> >   Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 5:52 PM
> >   Subject: Re: [Amps] WTB: 800 watt-1KW amp
> >
> >
> >   Yes, it has metal /ceramic tubes, but I offered it with a thought
> > re price concerns.
> >   Gary...wa6fgi
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >     From: Carl
> >     To: Gary Smith ; Daniel Hileman ; Amps Listserve
> >     Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:49 PM
> >     Subject: Re: [Amps] WTB: 800 watt-1KW amp
> >
> >
> >     That is NOT an amp for a noobie. Stick to glass tubes.
> >
> >     Carl
> >     KM1H
> >
> >
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >     From: "Gary Smith" <wa6fgi at sbcglobal.net>
> >     To: "Daniel Hileman" <n9wx at hotmail.com>; "Amps Listserve"
> >     <amps at contesting.com>
> >     Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 4:19 PM
> >     Subject: Re: [Amps] WTB: 800 watt-1KW amp
> >
> >
> >     Try this link, I know he has a couple of National NC-2000  amps
> > that might
> >     be for sale. Drop him a  line.
> >     73, Gary...wa6fgi
> >
> >     http://radiosupplyco.com/
> >
> >       ----- Original Message -----
> >       From: Daniel Hileman
> >       To: Amps Listserve
> >       Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 12:39 PM
> >       Subject: [Amps] WTB: 800 watt-1KW amp
> >
> >
> >
> >       Hi,
> >
> >       I am looking for an amp for a buddy...something like an AL-811/H,
> >     SB-200/220, or maybe something else, if the price is right..in
> > the $400-650
> >     range. Please, DONT give me a lecture on how you cant get an SB-220
> for
> >     around 650.00...already had that conversation on here, and I've
> > seen several
> >     of them in THAT price range CURRENTLY, I am not asking for something
> >     modified...so I agree one modified MIGHT be hard/impossible to
> > find in that
> >     range. He would REALLY like a NICE AL-811H as he is a newbie to
> > amps, and I
> >     had one and loved it. Want something you plug in and WORKS...nice,
> simple
> >     and reliable. No tech specials please and NOT your Henry 5K.
> > Just thought
> >     I'd try on the list. Preferably in the Dallas area for pick up.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >       Thanks and 73,
> >
> >       Daniel N9WX
> >
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