[UK-CONTEST] Expert 1K amp

[Jim Balls]

Erm full output ?????

Surely an amp rated for 1kw should easily handle a 48hr contest on CW at
400w ;-)

I was torn between the Expert 1k and the Acom 1000 and after talking to Ron
at Vine I decided to go for the Acom as it would easily handle the 400w RTTY
in contest mode, I've not looked back, a fantastic amp that plodded along in
CQWW this year.

Jim M0CKE

-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob Jones
Sent: 19 December 2007 18:10
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Expert 1K amp

Alex

I had one for 2 weeks, after which the PA failed. It was put down to  
problems with static handling precautions at the factory but despite  
its rave reviews on eham I didn't really like the amp much. At  
anything like heavy use all the fans make a great deal of noise. I  
also has a membrane switch front panel so the feel of the switches  
isn't great. Finally, the QSK is done with conventional relays - a  
bit noisy and I can't believe that they will have a great operating  
life. I got my money back and bought an Acom 1000 - love it. Not the  
ideal contest amp if you need to switch bands a lot but romps along  
at full power and is very quiet - both in terms of the fan and the  
vacuum relay. Bigger of course, but for a base station I think it's  
the better bet, and better value.

73 Bob G3YIQ
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