[TowerTalk] Mini Lini on the Tower?

[Rick Karlquist]

Yes all sorts of problems disappear, but you won't save any money.
On the contrary, you will spend a lot more money on amplifiers.
A lot more than you will save on coax, etc.  I thought a lot about
schemes like this (using *cheap* amplifiers) and I never arrived
at a scenario that made sense.  Also, running arrays with separate
amplifiers per antenna specifically is a non-starter if you have
any mutual coupling between antennas.

Rick N6RK



AA6DX - Mark said:
> Yoo Hoo ..
> Anybody done any concept brainstorming on the new Class E amp from SGC?  I
> am quite fascinated with the prospects of using the new SGC Mini-Lini in
> new applications for HF .. like, mounting the amp on the tower ... simply
> run an AC cord and use Mini-8 coax up the tower, and all sorts of problems
> "discapeer" --- like .. RF in the shack reduced, costly coax, coax tower
> load, xmt loss in feedline (not a factor with this scheme!), etc.
> For stacks, or fixed EU/JA arrays ... an amp for each antenna ..  as long
> as not running more than 3 at once, still within power limits ...
> Since your amp you would be taking on a DXpedition would be so light, you
> could take MORE ANTENNA .. replacing the amp weight with tower/aluminum!
> What a concept!
>
> I'm still thinking up idears .. mobile, no sweat ... 115VAC from a (these
> days) inexpensive converter .. already have one that could do that .. and,
> price of the amp seems like it is going to be SO REASONABLE ...   sure
> wish I was going to Dayton to see the premier showing.. hopefully this
> neat new amp will be available this fall .    WoW!
>
> Hmmmmm ..........   awaiting the  TT group to share their ideas ...  73,
> Mark   Eureka, FAR Northern California
>
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