Mike, I dont know if SSB IMD quality is important to you but I cant think
of any 12V mobile amp that is even close to acceptable. OTOH with the
typical mobile signal, especially 160-40, it may not be important but a low
VSWR is best by far. On CW key clicks are aggravated by VSWR so an automatic
tuner is also desirable.
Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Smith VE9AA" <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 11:49 AM
Subject: [Amps] Mobile Amps ?
I am thinking of upgrading my mobile station from 100w to something more.
500-600w minimum.
At one time there seemed to be more choices available to the mobile ham
but
now about the only choice seems
to be the Ameritron ALS-500. At $1350 CDN + 15% tax and then shipping,
(making it about $1600 CDN) it's not cheap for a 350-400w (CW) amp.
I don't mind paying for quality, but what scares me more about this amp
are
some of the less than glowing reviews.
In my limited research I've found:
(RM Italy seems like lower power and some are illegal in NA)
(SGC no longer making the power cube I don't think)
(THP out of business)
What else is out there?
Thanks
Mike VE9AA..VE9AA/m
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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