[RTTY] AL-80B on RTTY

[Bill Turner]

I have its cousin, the SB-1000 which I have used extensively for RTTY contests.

Some observations:

1. You can run it at 1kW out for brief periods, such as chasing DX, 
but not for prolonged periods. The weak point in the design is the 
power transformer, which will soon overheat. The smell of an 
overheated transformer is unmistakable. :-)
2. By trial and error, I found it will sustain 600 watts out during 
prolonged contesting.
3. I am very conservative in these kinds of things. When I say 600 
watts, I don't mean 700.

Hope this helps.

73, Bill W6WRT


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At 08:01 PM 6/1/2006, Mike wrote:
>A friend asked if an AL-80B is a reliable amp for RTTY contesting at
>the 350 W or so level?   I have no experience with the amp., but told
>him I would ask the folks on the RTTY Reflector if they had or new of
>someone who had experience using the AL-80B on RTTY.