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Re: [Amps] PT2500A

To: Donald Fox <taurusshoguy@yahoo.com>, amps@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] PT2500A
From: schuetzen <chasm@texas.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:20:39 -0500
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I would certainly like to see you post a review and picture with 
dimensions and weight, etc for that amp on eham reviews.
Probably 95% of us have never seen one or even a picture of one.
thanks
chas/k5dam



Donald Fox wrote:
> Gentlemen:
>    
>   Thanks for the prompt replies.  This is indeed the A model by B&W , and I 
> knew that the tubes were good going in because they came from my parts bin.
>    
>   I agree that the issue with 10, 15, and 20 would seem to be input/output 
> circuit related since it appears that 20m drive power is not reaching the 
> tubes (no change in plate current) when drive is applied. 
>    
>   10 and 15 though will draw all kinds of plate current, so drive is getting 
> to the tubes, just can't seem to get out. We know the antenna relay works ok 
> (for TX anyway), since it works for the lower bands.
>    
>   The plate meter issue does seem to be mechanical.The needle sweeps across, 
> then jolts to a stop. The meter lights are not visible like the SB-220/221. I 
> hate to think I would have to remove and disassemble the meters just for 
> bulbs.
>    
>   I would rate the whole amp as a  6-7 in appearance as some of the case 
> screws are not oem, and there are small paint scratches and a few other 
> cosmetic issues.
>    
>   I do not know the past owner. I purchased it as a fixer upper from fellow 
> ham who did not want to take on the project.
>    
>                                                          Don   n8ech
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