[Amps] Amps Digest, Vol 261, Issue 7

Sun Sep 22 05:58:37 EDT 2024

Well, if you feel so strongly about it then perhaps it is best that you 
unsubscribe.

For me, being a passionate amp builder, I love to see how others are 
venturing down the path less traveled.

Daring to stretch the boundaries is exactly how society moves forward. 
Whether it's in electronics, robotics, computing, motor sports or even 
building "illegal" amplifiers, it is good for everybody in that the 
science is moving forward.

I live in a country where 400 Watts at the output socket of the 
amplifier is the legal limit. I own 9 amplifiers. Some bought and some 
built. They range from 572Bs to YC156. They are not illegal. I'm allowed 
to have them and use them. It is up to me to do the right thing.

Similarly, all the cars on the road in this country do well in excess of 
our national speed limit, yet they remain freely available for everybody 
to buy. They are not illegal.

I subscribe to this group and others to learn stuff. Some of the things 
that Scott and Jim are doing and sharing with us in this amplifier build 
are new to me and of immense interest.

Keep it coming. I love it.

73 and thanks, Alek VK6APK.

On 22/09/2024 5:14 pm, nemo zilch wrote:
> I'm unsubscribing.  Too many threads on here showing someone building
> illegal amps.  I've been a ham since 1952, always built my own amps.  My
> blood pressure goes up too much nowadays when I see some one bragging about
> building an illegal amp.
> 73 all
>
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>>     1. Re: 12 KW CCS ON 160-15M....USING THE 3CX-6000A7..... PART 20
>>        (Steve Bookout)
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>> Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:10:43 -0400
>> From: Steve Bookout <steve at nr4m.com>
>> To: Mark Bitterlich <markbitterlich at embarqmail.com>,
>>          amps at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] 12 KW CCS ON 160-15M....USING THE 3CX-6000A7.....
>>          PART 20
>> Message-ID: <3649576e-6b7e-45e3-9f3d-2f88a114475a at nr4m.com>
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>> Hello Mark,
>>
>> I'm pretty sure I heard him say that this was his 'personal amp'.
>>
>> I've built my share of high power amps, which could exceed the FCC
>> limits, but I don't.
>>
>> Decades ago, someone once told me 'Integrity is what you do when no one
>> is looking', and I think it's really a good definition.
>>
>> The amp builder/owner of this amp seems to be building a really solid
>> amp.? What he does with it, is his business, not mine.
>>
>> 73 Steve, NR4M
>>
>> On 9/20/2024 6:16 PM, Mark Bitterlich wrote:
>>> I understand the concept where some folks think that no one should own
>>> something that could be used illegally.
>>>
>>> That being said, I am not even sure that this amplifier will be used
>>> in this country. I do know that there are other countries that don't
>>> have the same regulations the U.S. has.
>>>
>>> Anyway ... This is an "Amplifier" group. I build HF amplifiers myself,
>>> use amps others have built, and even own a few Henry amps, one being
>>> an 8K, which can easily exceed FCC power regulations.? I have learned
>>> a lot (my goal) from all of them, including this build. Especially
>>> this build.
>>>
>>> De wa3jpy
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Steve Bookout <steve at nr4m.com>
>>> Date: 9/20/24 5:27 PM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: amps at contesting.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Amps] 12 KW CCS ON 160-15M....USING THE 3CX-6000A7.....
>>> PART 20
>>>
>>> Pete,
>>>
>>> Technically, it's neat thing to follow.? It is my understanding the
>>> owner plans on using it on the air.? If so, IMHO, this is just a display
>>> of a low level of personal integrity.? No way to justify it when
>>> compared to the rules (laws).
>>>
>>> 73 de Steve, NR4M
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/20/2024 4:33 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>>> OK, I'm obviously coming to this really late, but I'm perplexed - what
>>>> is the point of a 12 KW CCS amplifier in the amateur service, where
>>>> power is limited to 1500 watts?
>>>>
>>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>>>
>>>> On 9/20/2024 3:42 PM, jim.thom jim.thom at telus.net wrote:
>>>>> 12 KW CCS ON 160-15M....USING THE 3CX-6000A7..... PART 20
>>>>>
>>>>> Misc info on how this project goes together.
>>>>> Bottom of RF deck cabinet will hold the blower, fil xfmr, etc, etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> The HV supply will reside in a separate cabinet, with the pair of
>>> 150 lb
>>>>> magnespec plate xfmrs, FWB assy, contactors, 20 x 2500uf lytics etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BOYflhiVcE
>>>>>
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