[SCCC] Big amplifier for sale

[Dave Hachadorian]

I am selling my Ten-Tec Titan III Model 417 amplifier.  This amp uses a pair of Russian GU-74 tetrodes  (4CX800A) for a solid 1500 watts output on SSB, CW and RTTY.  I have used this amp for about 10 years in many RTTY contests, and it puts out a solid 1500 watts without complaint.  The tubes were replaced about five years ago with new old-stock tubes.  Tubes are readily available from UR4LL for $140, and also from DX Engineering and other U.S. sources.  The amp takes only about 60 watts of drive to put out 1500 watts.

There was a review of this amp in the June, 2004 issue of QST, and ARRL members can view it in the QST archive.  I have downloaded that review and can send it to you if you are interested.  I can also send a picture.  The amp does QSK, but I have never used that feature.

The amp weighs about 80 pounds (50 of which is the transformer), and I really don’t want to ship it.  If you are willing to drive to Yuma to pick it up, I will let it go for $1500.  I’ll post it for sale in about a week on qth.com  for $1800.  There’s another advantage to picking it up in Yuma – We can fire it up and check it all out.  Bring your favorite wattmeter, and we’ll try to blow it up!

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ