- 1. [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Nichols <snichols@mvosprey.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:29:17 -0400
- What are all you guys using for RTTY contesting amps ? Santa is going to bring VE1OP a late xmas present... I have an AL811 with 4 x 811A tubes, but keep blowing tubes, resistors and capacitors..I su
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00209.html (6,780 bytes)
- 2. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Ed W4EP <ed@privette.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:51:03 -0500
- Easy question....an older Henry with an 8877 (3cx1500a7) All day 1500w. Much heavier duty than any Alpha. It may take you a while to find one but don't compromise. Usually 12-1400 $. I personally am
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00215.html (8,313 bytes)
- 3. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "Barry " <w2up@mindspring.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:46:13 -0500
- My Acom 2000A can run full power all day without getting hot. Eating isn't important! 73, Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club _____________
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00216.html (8,494 bytes)
- 4. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Turner <wrt@dslextreme.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:55:39 -0800
- ____________________ For that power level, anything with a single 3-500Z would be a good choice. The various Heathkit amps such as the SB-1000 (which I have) are rated at 1kw output for SSB or CW, bu
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00217.html (7,388 bytes)
- 5. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Marty Tippin <nw0l@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:04:20 -0800 (PST)
- I ran an Ameritron AL-80B quite successfully on RTTY - 400 watts all day long from a single 3-500Z. Sure it gets a little bit red, but it works just fine. The folks at Ameritron told me to keep the g
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00218.html (8,531 bytes)
- 6. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "sjolin" <sjolin@swbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:09:45 -0600
- I agree with Marty. I have run an AL-80A at 400 watts on RTTY for a day or more at a time and never had any problems. 73 de Dave, N0IT long fine. think - _____________________________________________
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00219.html (8,063 bytes)
- 7. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: aa4nu@ix.netcom.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:10:47 -0800 (PST)
- Excellent point here ... as you will also QUICKLY find ANY/ALL "weak spots" ... like coax jumpers, low pass filters, switches, etc. Happy Holidays to ALL, 73 Billy AA4NU ____________________________
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00220.html (8,018 bytes)
- 8. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Duff <na4m@arrl.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:33:45 +0000
- At 13:29 12/30/2003, Scott Nichols wrote: Are there other amps/tubes that better fit RTTY contesting ? I don't need a kilowatt, just 500-800 watts is plenty... RTTY contesting is a very high duty-cyc
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00222.html (8,975 bytes)
- 9. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Stai WK6I <wk6i@twistedoak.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:51:36 -0800
- what he said - you might want to keep an eye out for an available ACOM 1000 - it is their 'budget model', being HF+6 and manual tuning - I think it goes for something like $2k or so new - I have been
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00225.html (8,297 bytes)
- 10. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "JOHN DOBSON" <w8wej@citynet.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:24:04 -0500
- my question would be how much power to safely run with a TA-33?? Ive been runing 400 to 500 wts and it seems to be ok....thus far.. Im sure a kw would be pushing it, a lot... any thoughts on this? th
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00228.html (9,360 bytes)
- 11. RE: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 18:37:34 -0600
- I'm with Dave & Marty. I own two AL-80B amplifiers and run both of them on 120VAC with 500 watts. I always try to keep my grid at 100 ma or less. I have cranked them to 700 watts a couple of times du
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00229.html (9,541 bytes)
- 12. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: John Orton <wa6bob@arrl.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:47:29 +0000
- I use a Collins 30S-1 Amp. Runs the 4CX1500. Cool all day 24/7 and have been enjoying it for the past 30 years. A true California Kilowatt. C U all in the ARRL RU. 73 Bob WA6BOB _____________________
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00230.html (8,080 bytes)
- 13. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "Anthony W. DePrato" <wa4jqs@mikrotec.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:49:14 -0500
- At 07:24 PM 12/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: my question would be how much power to safely run with a TA-33?? Ive been runing 400 to 500 wts and it seems to be ok....thus far.. Im sure a kw would be push
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00231.html (8,405 bytes)
- 14. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "WA9ALS - John" <ham_reflectors@wa9als.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 20:10:29 -0500
- Here's my two cents re QRO RTTY: 1. PW-1 - Perfect gallon. Not even warm to the touch. Too expensive. RTTY as long as you like. Boring - just sits there and works all the time. I put it on a bottom s
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00232.html (10,008 bytes)
- 15. Re: [RTTY] RTTY Capable Amp (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Turner <wrt@dslextreme.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:52:17 -0800
- ____________________ This is one area where a quad really shines. No traps, no baluns, full power forever. I have a Cubex four element which I have a new appreciation for. :-) -- Bill W6WRT _________
- /archives//html/RTTY/2003-12/msg00237.html (8,027 bytes)
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