I am considering acquiring a contest-quality amp, and I have heard
pretty favorable comments on the Ameritron AL-82 (2 3-500Z's).
Are there any users/opinions regarding the AL-1200 and if that one
might be a better choice ? What plate voltage is used ? Is it
'instant-on' ? What kind of drive pwr for what output ? How's the
blower noise ? Can it handle a RTTY contest without melt down ?
Is it usuable on 12 & 17M ? Are input circuits tuned/easily re-tuneable ?
Have there been any magazine reviews by astute people ?
All info/comments appreciated.
Happy contesting/DX'ing from my part of the black hole,
Wayne - W9II wstrahl@nwsca.nw.lucent.com
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