[SCCC] Kalifornia Kilowatts...

[Dave LaBat]

The 4-1000 was the driver. 

Dave NT6AA

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> On Jul 2, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Tree <tree at kkn.net> wrote:
> 
> It's a good thing I forget the callsign of the guy who used this amp.  I do
> know who built it however.
> 
> AVeryBigAmp.jpg (2864×2048) (kkn.net)
> <https://www.kkn.net/n6tr/misc_pictures/OldScannedPictures/AVeryBigAmp.jpg>
> 
> That's 4 - 4-1000s.
> 
> It was in the attic with a Henry "driver" and a chalkboard or something
> like that which you swung up to show the controls for the amp.
> 
> It was only used on 20 meters.
> 
> I bought this amp for $300 around 1975.  It got turned into a number of
> amps from the parts by WB6JOS/KB6I.  I never put it on the air.
> 
> Tree N6TR
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 6:51 PM Dino Darling <dino at kx6d.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I'd love to hear the Goo stories from the 60's, 70's and 80's!
>> 
>> I heard rumor there was a prominent radio operator around the corner from
>> Knott's Berry Farm that has some suds on reserve. If memory serves, a
>> single 4-1000 was mentioned. I would think it would take at least two to
>> make legend status. It was before my time but my curiosity still reigns.
>> 
>> Some people look down on QRO amplifiers. I see it more as another way to
>> make gain...if you lack the room for a 100'+ boom or a rotating stack.
>> 
>> If anyone has stories they want to share, you have a captive audience.
>> Just change the names to protect the innocent. 😁
>> 
>> Dino - KX6D
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: Glenn Rattmann
>> 
>> ...Phil was known for using some serious Goo in those days; meaning "more"
>> than Bud.  ;-)
>> 
>> 73,
>> Glenn K6NA
>> 
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