[CQ-Contest] Alpha 76 or 374 3 hole as contest amps?

[Tom Osborne]

Dan Levin wrote:
 >
 > In my continued search for cheap full output amps, it
 > has become clear that Alpha 76 and 374 amps with 3
 > 8874's are available for around $1150 or so in good
 > shape.  Does anyone have an opinion about their
 > suitability for SSB contest use?  Do they put out
 > 1500 watts?
 >
 > Thanks!
 >
 >                       ***dan, K6IF


Hi Dan

A friend of mine, W7IVX, had a "two holer" and he could run over
3 kw with it.  The only problem is tube replacement.  They cost
about $1800 apiece.  Also I understand they are not hard to
destroy if mistuned.  73
W7WHY


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