There are some upsides..They take themselves off the air for long periods,
they help keep the tube mfg profitable and the xfrmr folks keep winding.
Then when it is time for the Big 10-4, the cycle starts again.
-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Carl
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:19 PM
To: Clint Talmadge W5CPT; 'amps'
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
Totally agree Clint.
These are also the same clowns that tune for maximum smoke and then blame
the seller or manufacturer.
Id expect it from a CBer but not a ham who should at least a few smarts
about RTM** and others to talk to before plugging in.
Its a sad view of the times Im afraid.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint Talmadge W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
To: "'amps'" <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
> In regard to the first poster and the two customers mentioned below: We
> had
> an expression in the military when we ran across something of this
> nature -
> RTM (with the expletive deleted) which stood for Read the Manual. No
> Manual
> ??? Ameritron has them on line, downloadable, for free. If any of these
> fellows did indeed hook an amp to a radio without reading the manual I am
> not sure I would want them in my shack. On second thought I am sure I
> wouldn't want them in my shack.
>
> Clint Talmadge - W5CPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Ron Youvan
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:32 AM
> To: amps
> Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
>
> Mitch Cox wrote:
>
>> I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had
> no idea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first
> time amplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF
> was
> applied. Anytime this happens I try to remember back to my first
> experience
> with Ham radio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't
> magically
> know everything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding,
> bless their hearts.
>
> I think some CB foot warmers have "RF sensing" switching circuits. I
> know I've had several 2 meter amplifiers that did. (5 W in 35 W out) I
> don't think it is 100% stupidity.
> --
> Ron KA4INM - The man who sets out to carry a cat by its tail learns
> something
> that will always be useful and which never will grow dim
> or doubtful.
> --
> Mark
> Twain.
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