[UK-CONTEST] Acom Amps

[Bob Henderson]

Mike

I have owned an Acom 1000 since they appeared 5 years ago.  I can vouch for
its utility as a QSK amp and also for the very high quality of its
construction generally.  Whilst its vacuum relay T/R switching is not 100%
silent, I would classify it among the very quietest of relay switched QSK
amplifiers, I have ever used.  The built in protection circuitry is good and
has ensured I have never needed to replace the T/R relay.  I also have an
Alpha 87A which I consider the bee's knees, with its completely silent pin
diode switching.  Whilst my Acom 1000 is not quite as nice to use as the 87A
for QSK, I don't consider it to be far behind.

73  Bob, 5B4AGN


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Harris" <mike.harris at horizon.co.fk>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:40 AM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Acom Amps


> G'day,
>
> Anyone out there like to comment on the QSK performance, relay noise etc.
> of the Acom 1000 & 1010.  I run a K2/100, silent QSK, wouldn't like to
> degrade the peace too much.
>
> I usually plug along at CW training wheel speeds, 20-25wpm.
>
> Living in the valley of everyone's sidelobes I've decided that some more
> raw grunt is required if I'm going to get anywhere in the BERU.  At least
> for a kick start.  I don't have a problem hearing 'em.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
>
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