[RTTY] Kenwood TL-922 amp on RTTY

[Gary McAdams]

Rick,
I use my '922 almost every time that I'm on RTTY.

I generally load it up to about 1kw input with the mode switch in the "CW"
position. Depending on band, this gives any where from 400-800 watts out.
Then I generally lower the drive to get about 400-500 out.

I can contest all day this way, and the '922 never gets warm. The shack
warms up a bit, but the amp itself stays cool.

Now, you must realize that the TL-922 was made to the old specifications
when FCC rules dictated 1 KW input. It is a bit dated when compared to the
newer amps that will run 1500 watts out on any mode.

Generally speaking though, it's a good old workhorse of an amp, but don't
expect it to run like the newer ones.

73 Gary WG7X

> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Rick Mintz
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 5:41 AM
> To: RTTY Mailing List
> Subject: [RTTY] Kenwood TL-922 amp on RTTY
> 
> Hi gang,
> 
> Has anyone experience with a Kenwood TL-922 amp on RTTY? A friend has a
> station I use occasionally just purchased one.
> 
> What can I expect on RTTY in terms of power out, overheating, etc? Would
> appreciate any comments.
> 
> Thanks and I hope to work you on Field Day from Northern NY as K2NNY.
> 
> de Rick W1TY
> 
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