[Mldxcc] [NCCC] OT: Amps for Sale

[Dana Phillips]

The AL1200 is spoken for

On 6/20/2013 12:16 PM, Dana Phillips wrote:
> Two amps for sale: Ameritron ALS 600s and AL 1200
>
> I am moving out of state and would like to sell my two amps rather 
> than move them.
>
> The ALS600s and its switching power supply are in near new condition 
> putting out full power (600 watts) on 60 watts in. It is very good 
> cosmetically and mechanically.  This is the amp I have been using for 
> the last 2 or 3 years and it is simple and fun to use.  Last year I 
> had it factory serviced. I am asking $1000.
>
> The AL1200 puts out full 1500 watts with 100 watts in.  It is an older 
> model and has modifications added before I bought it.  There is a 
> glitch in the keying circuit between the keying relay and the 12v 
> supply, which includes the standby switch and an added circuit (unknown).
>
> Rick W6SR went through the amp and isolated the keying issue. To 
> verify the issue, he installed a jumper to a known 12v point near the 
> meter lamps which bypasses the standby switch and added circuit.   
> With the jumper, the amp keys and put out full power. A picture of the 
> schematic with the jumper is available, just email me and I will send 
> it to you.
>
> Rick's recommendation is to remove the added circuit.  This will 
> necessitate tracing the wiring to restore it to the original schematic 
> wiring.  As I am in the middle of a move, I don't have a place to work 
> on it or the 2 or 3 hours it will take to fix it.
>
> So, I am placing the AL1200 for sale at $750, close to the price of a 
> used tube.  If you have some technical ability, you have a chance at a 
> high quality, full power amp at a great price and a little elbow grease.
>
> I am in the Sacramento area.  I can deliver the amps to the east side 
> of the bay area or anywhere in the Sacramento and nearby foothills.
>
> Thanks
> Dana Phillips
> N6DW
>
>
>
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