[TenTec] 811 Amplifier redux

[Art Lewis]

I agree with Dan. I have had my 811H for almost 3 years. I bought it used at 
Dayton and use it with my Omni VI. I use the tune button on the Omni and 
tune it in low power.(Approx 15 to 20 watts). I can get over 600 watts out 
with about 50 watts of drive. It will run 800 watts, but I rarely go over 
the 600. I use it on CW and SSB.

Its been a good amp and I have not changed any tubes.

         73 Art
           WA8VSJ
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Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 811 Amplifier redux


> Could be I have been lucky but I have never had problems with my Ameritron
> AL-811.
> I run mine off an OMNI V.
> I use the tune key to tune the amp.
> I have had the amp for 8 years and bought it used.
> It still has the tubes it came with.
> I think the key is to follow the directions in the manual.
> Tune in very low power.
> Once tuned advance power in the OMNI V to give the amp about 60  watts.
> Do not try to exceed the design limits of the amp.
> All in all it is a good amp.
> Dan/N4VET
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