[Amps] Amps with high swr question

Eric TYBERGHIEN eric.tyberghien at orange.fr
Thu Jan 15 07:18:20 EST 2015


Hi

 

I'm using the TU6B input pcb on my homebrew amplifier and be very happy with the SWR.

 

73's

 

Eric - F1FLY

 

 

 

 

 

> Message du 15/01/15 12:46
> De : "Paul Christensen" 
> A : amps at contesting.com
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> Objet : Re: [Amps] Amps with high swr question
> 
> > "If someone has an amp that has high input vswr, why not break the path
> between the amp relay and the input to the tube and insert a 200 watt
> auto tuner? Between the relay and tube ... not in the receive path.
> On the surface, this sounds like a relatively inexpensive way to
> retain an otherwise good performing amp. What did I miss ?"
> 
> Several homebrew amp builders have done just that. One that comes to mind 
> is the 3CX1500D7 amp made by K8RA (SK). He installed an LDG auto tuner 
> after the RF input relay. You can see the tuner board mounted inside the 
> bottom corner of his amp. Scroll down to page 7.
> 
> http://www.ldgelectronics.com/assets/discontinued_manuals/AT-100AMP%20Manual.pdf
> 
> Paul, W9AC
> 
> 
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