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

[Bob Burns W9BU]

This topic interests me as I enjoy RTTY contesting and DXing and I am
considering buying an amp.

I have narrowed my choices to the Elecraft KPA500/KAT500 duo or the SPE
Expert 1K-FA. The advantage I see to the Elecraft duo is that it is two
separate pieces so if one fails, I can take the failed device off-line and
find a way to carry on with the other. The advantage I see to the SPE Expert
is its ability to handle two radios and four antennas. Decisions, decisions.

I've been watching this thread with great interest.

Bob...


> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Barber
> Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 6:02 PM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] AL-80B Or KPA500 for RTTY Contesting
> 
> SPE Expert 1.3K-FA. 2 full radio inputs with RS232, ALC and keying plus
SO2R
> input, 4 antennas and will run 800 watts on RTTY with no temperature
> problems.
> That was my choice after trying Quadra and Acom.
> 
> The biggest difference here was the ability to instantly band change
without
> that tuning up on my old 4CX1000 amp.
> 
> John GW4SKA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Thomas F.
> Giella W4HM
> Sent: 04 August 2016 19:32
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: [RTTY] AL-80B Or KPA500 for RTTY Contesting
> 
> 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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