[1000mp] Linear Amplifier Recommendations for Use with FT1000 Mark V

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:02:21 -0800

I agree with all that has been said about a 220 vac line. That should 
be your first priority even if you have to wait a bit longer to get 
an amp. 110 vac is very limiting. Very.

(Be sure if is a dedicated line directly from the power panel on the 
outside of your house. It should not be shared by any other 
appliances you may already have in the house, as an electric stove or 
washer/drier etc.)

de/smitty/w6cs

>You can get an electrician to run a 220v line for about $200 depending on
>how far you are from your service panel.  It's well worth it.  I had a guy
>come in and run a 60 amp service panel to my shack on the other side of the
>house and it cost me $500 parts & labor.  I helped fish the wire through the
>crawl space and up the conduit.  We also installed a separte conduit for
>coax lines and he fished a line for me and we left a pull cord for later
>use.  The whole job took 8 hours.  I ran the lines myself from the service
>panel to the operating desk.  With a 220 line you have many more options for
>amps and they'll run more efficiently.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "George & Marijke Guerin" <[email protected]>
>To: <[email protected]>
>Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:10 AM
>Subject: Re: [1000mp] Linear Amplifier Recommendations for Use with FT1000
>Mark V
>
>
>>  Hi Tony, Pete et. al.
>>      I agree with Pete.  Invest in a 220 volt line and find an L-7 or
>>  similar.  A Drake L-7, an Ameriton AL80Aor B or Heath SB1000 will work
>also,
>>  and give you about 1000 watts out for 70 watts drive.  I prefer to stay
>away
>>  from the TL922, as I think the bandswitch is light.
>>      However, if you want to stay with 110 Volts, look at the TenTec 811
>amp.
>>  Does OK.  I have a friend with 572B's in his and they hold up.  The
>problem
>>  is finding good glass tubes.  Most of the Chinese stuff is questionable.
>>      Check with RFParts and Toms Tubes - they are both on line.
>>      73        George    K8GG
>>
>>
>>
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