[Amps] Alpha 87A owner

[David Jordan]

Like Bob,

I had my 87A in a rack located in a barn... a remote Internet station.  No 
HVAC... so the unit experienced freezing temperatures during the winter and 
over 100 degrees with high humidity during the summers. It was in those 
conditions for ten years.  Worked fine, had a few faults which I think were 
reasonable for the operating conditions. I too used RF Concepts for service 
and was very satisfied, yes its expensive.  I upgraded because of the cost 
of the replacement tubes and the age of the amplifier.  I also have a 1973 
Jeep which I keep running but I don't drive it on Rt 95 at 90 mph ;-)

73,
Dave
wa3gin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Henderson" <bob at 5b4agn.net>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 5:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 87A owner


> On the other hand, I have owned and abused my 87A for more than 18 years
> now.  Aside from a couple of small problems easily corrected in the shack,
> it has been a rock solid investment.  When I have called upon Alpha for
> support they have always been A1.
>
> I have been wondering why folks would trade an 87A for a 9500.
>
> Bob, 5B4AGN
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