[Amps] Alpha 9500 update and repair

Fri Oct 20 10:01:46 EDT 2017

Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 9500 update and repair

The only Alpha I own is a 76PA which I rebuilt from a Carribean contest 
station pile of parts over 20 years ago with bad transformer, tubes, filter 
caps, and bandswitch. It has been perfect ever since with 3 8874 pulls that
 easily does 1800W and I run at 1200W.

Buying a new 9500 or similar is only for those with a lot of disposable 
income and poor technical skills. Sort of like owning a BMW: they are fine 
while in warranty but be prepared for sticker shock after that.

I drive a new leased Ford every 2-3 years. For just running around locally 
(up to 100 miles or so) a 92 Taurus is fine as I can fix whatever it needs.

Carl

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charles H" <k4vud at hotmail.com>
> To: "Shon Edwards" <sre.1966 at gmail.com>; "Noll Amidzich" 
> <namidzich at wi.rr.com>
> Cc: "Larry P. Greenberg" <wa9mag at ameritech.net>; "Amplifier Reflector" 
> <amps at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 9500 update and repair
>
>
>> Right before I sold my 9500, the factory gentleman told me it should come 
>> in for factory attention about every three years.  I was amazed.  Charly
>> ________________________________
>> From: Amps <amps-bounces at contesting.com> on behalf of Shon Edwards 
>> <sre.1966 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 1:47 AM
>> To: Noll Amidzich
>> Cc: Larry P. Greenberg; Amplifier Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 9500 update and repair
>>
>> After having read the eham reviews, 
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>> I wouldn't go anywhere else, either for purchase, upkeep, or repair. 
>> Next
>> time I think about an amp, this is the place I go.  73 de Shon, K6QT. . 
>> NB
>> -- the report is several pages long.
>>
>> Shon R. Edwards, MA, AG (Czech Republic)
>> Amateur call:  K6QT
>> 1039 N 2575 W
>> Layton, UT, 84041-7709
>> USA
>> Home phone:  (801) 444-3445
>> E-mail:  sre.1966 at gmail.com
>>
>> or
>>
>> Shon Edwards
>> 715 Strawberry Creek Private Rd.
>> Bedford, WY 83112
>> Cell:  (307) 248-2104
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Noll Amidzich <namidzich at wi.rr.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Larry ,
>>>
>>> My Alpha 9500 , purchased  new in summer of 2013 works fine and has not
>>> been to the factory for service.
>>>
>>> Also have a 87A ,  also purchased new in 1995 , that went to Alpha
>>> factory service in November 2015. Received repaired unit (  receive pin
>>> diodes ) about 1 month later.
>>>
>>>  No issues with service from Alpha . Done in a reasonable time period 
>>> and
>>> feel it was thoroughly checked before shipping back to me . BTW ... unit
>>> was returned double boxed which was NOT the way I had shipped it to 
>>> them.
>>> Back in 1995 these units were only single boxed . Glad Alpha double 
>>> boxed .
>>> Am sure they learned a lot  about shipping over the years .
>>>
>>> I’ve been a very satisfied customer since my first  Alpha purchase ( 
>>> 77DX
>>> ) in July 1983. I still have that big boy and have instructed my wife to
>>> put it in my casket 😉 when I go SK.
>>>
>>> No experience with K0HM.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Noll W9RN
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> > On Oct 17, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Larry P. Greenberg <wa9mag at ameritech.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > I am getting ready to send my early model 9500 in for update and
>>> repair.  I would like to get an idea of your experiences with Alpha 
>>> factory
>>> service and also Brad’s service, K0HM.  Which is better, turnaround 
>>> time,
>>> price and, in general how satisfied were you with the updates and 
>>> repairs.
>>> Feel free to answer privately but also feel free to answer publically as 
>>> I
>>> am sure others would be interested.  I am getting the impression from 
>>> the
>>> list that Alpha have made improvements recently.  My 9500 continuously
>>> hunts for resonance and the idling plate current is high.  Also, the 
>>> serial
>>> port doesn’t work but the USB port works.
>>> >
>>> > Larry, WA9MAG
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