[Amps] Amplifying RF

[Paul]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that there were more SB-220's sold than
ALL of the other 1kw + amplifiers combined.

Not responsible for repeating unconfirmed hearsay...

de Paul, W8AEF

> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Bill, W6WRT
> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 11:45 AM
> To: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Amplifying RF
> 
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:16:37 +0000, Charles wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >On the simplicity end, I know the full instruction book for building the
> SB-220
> >exists and likely all the parts or equiv. Put the parts together in a box
> and
> >sell it as a box of parts, instruction book sold separately as a "legacy"
> item.
> >No warranty (except new tubes), no customer support, no returns.
> >Stamped out chassis and front panel included (or not stamped out).
> >For me, building is easier than getting the parts.  Also, easier import
> >parts rather than finished product. Would hams jump on such an item?  73,
> >
> >Charles Harpole
> 
> REPLY:
> I think Charles is on to something there. A "Box of Parts". No solder, no
> wire,
> no nuts and bolts, none of the common stuff, and only a basic schematic
> and
> instruction sheet.  Hmmmm....
> 
> 73, Bill W6WRT