I had a 6N2 for a while. It worked fine with my more modern 2 meter
Mirage amp, because that one has an adjustment for T/R hang time. My
ancient Mirage 6 meter amplifier did not have that sort of adjustment,
and since there is no way I know of to adjust the CW QSK speed on the
6N2, it was hammering the relays in the 6 meter amp badly when I was
working CW.
I also found that its performance was not any better than my Argonaut II
and my transverters. And, the Argo has an adjustment for amp keying
hang time. So, I sold the much newer and flashier radio, and kept my
old stuff.
The Argonaut II has the best noise blanker I have ever used, and that is
a real help during auroral and some Es openings.
Your mileage may vary...
Steve WA9JML
On 8/20/2015 8:18 PM, Allan Taylor wrote:
I recently picked up a Tentec 6N2 at a reasonable price. I know the
20w will be suitable for local work, but want an amplifier for some
contest play. Some of the available 2m amps out there have a control
line, some done but rather are carrier-sense. I am soliciting direct actual
experience with the 6N2 and affordable 2m solid-state amps with a
control line. In particular, matching up with the QSK of the little rig.
Amps of perhaps 75 to maybe 200W.
Any thoughts??
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