[Amps] New Amplifier

[Bill Turner]

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On Sun, 9 Apr 2017 20:20:54 +0000 (UTC), Catherine wrote:

> Heck, in what way is it superior to an AL-82 or AL-1500 at half the price

REPLY:

I can think of several ways where transistors are superior to tubes:

1. When not abused, transistors are far more reliable than tubes.

2. Safer. A 50 VDC supply is essentially harmless. 3 kV will kill you
instantly.

3. No expensive filament transformer needed. 

4. A 1500 watt transistor is cheaper than a 1500 watt tube. 

5. No warm up time.

6. The amps you mentioned are not rated at 100% duty cycle at 1500
watts of carrier (RTTY, FM, etc.) The PowerGenius XL is (ICAS).

And no doubt there are others.

73, Bill W6WRT