[RTTY] AL-80B Or KPA500 for RTTY Contesting

[Gordon LaPoint]

Thomas,
      I used an AL-80 for many years for RTTY contesting (at 500 watts) 
and was happy with it.  I then upgraded my station to an Elecraft K3 
with KPA500 several years ago.  I also have made many thousands of RTTY 
contest contacts with that combo (at 500 watts).  I have not had a 
problem with either setup and now have over 50K rtty contacts in the 
log.  The KPA-500 is fully automatic with band changes, even without an 
interface to the radio, just RF.  I would recommend the KPA-500 after 
using both.

Gordon - N1MGO

n 08/04/2016 02:32 PM, Thomas F. Giella W4HM wrote:
> I continue to upgrade my hamateur radio station for the upcoming 
> winter RTTY contest season. Recently I sold my Icom IC-756 Pro 3 which 
> had served me well for allot of years and purchased a new Icom 
> IC-7600. I also have a new Icom IC-7410 that will also be put to use 
> as part of a SO2R set up.
>
> I am now contemplating a new linear amplifier. I have been running the 
> Ameritron AL-811H for quite a few years. I'm contemplating either a 
> new Ameritron AL-80B or an Elecraft KPA500 for reliable output on high 
> duty RTTY contesting. I usually use 400 watts max for RTTY contests 
> and it's always been a very effective.
>
> Any comments on the two amplifiers especially their duty cycle 
> stoutness would be much appreciated.
>
> 73 & GUD DX,
> Thomas F. Giella W4HM
> Lakeland, FL, USA
> thomasfgiella at gmail.com
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