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

[Jim Sharp]

Piece of junk
On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 9:06 PM Bob Burns W9BU <w9bu_lists at rlburns.net>
wrote:

> 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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