[CQ-Contest] contesting amps

[Michael Coslo]

On Dec 18, 2008, at 10:45 PM, Kelly Taylor wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Considering an amp to replace my homebrew 4-400s.
>
> I'd like something durable, not necessarily a California kilowatt and
> self-contained (no external HV PS). The more portable, the better.
>
> I get the sense that the Ameritrons are more suited to the casual,  
> crank it
> up for that rare one, DXer, but have doubts about their hardiness  
> for 48
> hours of use.


	We've been using a Ameritron AL-1200. It is full legal limit, and is  
a very forgiving amp. It will loaf along all day without straining  
itself. Only downside is that it is a heavy devil. 70 pounds IIRC. I  
would suggest mounting a pair of handles on the sides. But if I had to  
buy another amp,  it would still be an AL-1200.


-73 de Mike N3LI -