[Amps] Solid State Amps-v- Tube Amps

[Herbert Schoenbohm]

One thing to consider is that most solid state amps have very sensitive 
VSWR protection circuits and will not produce the full output unless 
there is no reflected power power. I have found it necessary to ad an 
LDG AT-1000 Pro Auto Tuner so I do not have to keep resetting the VSWR 
overload circuit.  In short Solid State Amps are very convenient and 
with switching supplies are relatively small.  However none I have used 
so far will do their rated power under normal circumstances.


Herb, KV4FZ

On 6/18/2017 8:59 PM, Bill Ashby wrote:
> I currently have an Ameritron AL-80A Amp which has 1 Tube, and I'm
> Considering a Solid State Amp.
> I'd like to get some Consparion Information to see if it would make a
> Difference in performance.
> Any information would be Greatly Appreciated!
> Thanks for your Help!
> Bill
> N6FFC