I'm not so sure. The grid trip circuit protecting the 8877's fragile
grid is apt to drive a new op crazy. Why not an AL-1200 or even the
2X500Z amp?
More to the point, Shon, it might make a lot more sense to go with low
power and spend the money, at first, on a better antenna. I say this,
of course, without knowing what your constraints are, but directivity
has rewards both on transmit and on receive.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 2/16/2010 5:26 PM, Steve Katz wrote:
> I think the AL-1500 is a fine choice and a very good amplifier. BIG and
> a little bit noisy, but runs legal limit power easily and it's easy to
> tune.
>
> Use a lot of radials under the 18HT! And a big loading coil to get it
> down to 160m.
>
> WB2WIK/6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Shon Edwards
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:52 PM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] Ameritron AL-1500
>
> I'm a bit new to HF and am looking at getting an Ameritron AL-1500 amp
> for
> some high power. I am also going to get the Hy-Gain AV-18HT to help me
> punch out that power. I'm really interested in doing some DX work.
> Does
> anyone have any advice on someone getting a high-power amp for the first
> time? I want to get a lower-priced amp, but high power. I'm kind of a
> "Panasonic" guy. I like to buy something that is a work horse and that
> is
> pretty decent quality, but isn't the top of the line (Usually you're not
> paying for much extra at the high end of things - a lot of money usually
> doesn't go a long way after a point). I'm going to usually be doing SSB
> 160
> - 6 M. Not sure how much speech processing I will be doing. What would
> be
> recommended? Is there any more info on my situation I should be giving
> to
> help get advice in my decision? Thanks for any help.
>
> Best regards de KO3U, Shon, sre.1966@gmail.com
>
>
>
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