Dan,
Why not try to find an AM-6155 or AM-6154, They are complete with
power supply and a fairly small package. Do a web search for them
and see what is involved in converting them.
You can start here.
http://www.n1rwy.com/am6155/
Art
KB7WW
Dan Evans N9RLA wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> As a winter project, I'm considering building a medium power 2 meter amp. I
> would be interested in comments on popular amp designs. Right now I am
> giving serious consideration to the amp featured in the 1994 ARRL Handbook
> based on the 8930 or 4cx250. But I would certainly be open to suggestions
> for better designs.
>
> My requirements are pretty simple. I have a very limited budget, but I
> figure I can pick up the parts over the span of a few months OK. The amp
> has to be LINEAR, as it will be used primarily for SSB/CW. My primary rig is
> an Icom 746, so I have up to 100 watts of drive available if needed.
> Although I do a lot of Roving, I'm planning this amp to be used for the home
> station. I think a solid state amp of this caliber would likely be beyond
> my budget...
>
> Tips, suggestions, comments?
>
> 73
> Dan
> Dan Evans N9RLA
> Scottsburg, IN 47170
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