[RTTY] spend me some yards about RF Amps

[Don Hill AA5AU]

I own two AL-80B amplifiers.  I did also own the SB-1000 but shorted the transformer twice.  I never had any problems with the
AL-80B's.  I usually keep them at 500 watts if I use them in RTTY contests.  I run them on 110VAC.

73, Don AA5AU 

-----Original Message-----
From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 9:28 PM
To: rtty at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RTTY] spend me some yards about RF Amps

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On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:05:35 -0800, Jay <ws7i at ewarg.org> wrote:


>I think you couldn't go too far wrong with an AL-80B. 3-500Z instant on.
>and meets your power requirements.
>
>http://www.ameritron.com/products.php?prodid=AL-80B
>
>Heathkit had a single 3-500Z as well if you can find one.

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I used the Heathkit version, the SB-1000, for several years and it was a good performer. I eventually modified it for six meters and
still use it there occasionally.

One caveat: When running RTTY and especially during a contest or DXPedition, keep the power down to about 600 watts out. If you run
it at full CW/SSB power, you will soon learn what an unhappy power
transformer smells like.   :-)

Bill, W6WRT
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