[VHFcontesting] next step in 432

[Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO]

TE Systems makes 13.8V 432 MHz amps with power output of 50, 100, and 175 
watts, plus a 300 watt model that runs on 28V. Different models require 
different amounts of input power to produce the rated output. See 
http://www.tesystems.com/.

I'm sure other well-known amplifier brands carry mid-power level 432 amps as 
well, but I've always had good luck with TE. You do have to watch the input 
power, though, and not screw up, or use an appropriate attenuator in the 
input feedline to protect the input stage of the amp from any possible 
excess drive.

Bill W5WVO

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From: "Steve Sala" <k7awb at msn.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 01:50
To: <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>
Subject: [VHFcontesting] next step in 432

> What is the next step in increasing your power on 432?  I have a Icom 
> IC-910
> with 50 watts out and would like to increase it.  I see MFJ Mirage amps 
> only
> go up to 100 watts on that band.   What's the next step before a Lunar 
> Link?
>
> Steve K7AWB
> Nine Mile Falls, WA
> DN17es
>
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