[1000mp] Quadra Amplifier and Collins S-Line

[N8NN]

Glenn -- I have a Quadra and have had a 30L-1 in the past.  After
considering the pros and cons, I'd select the 30L-1.

Cost:  Quadra $3,000 to $4,000; 30L-1 $600 to $800.

Power:  Quadra 1000w out, 30L-1 600w out (CW rating).

Control switching:  Quadra, you should use a keying relay to protect the
keying circuit in the Quarda; 30L-1 works as built.

ALC:  Quadra, adjustable from front panel and will probably work ok (but
maybe not?); 30L-1 works as built.

Bandswitching:  Quadra, cumbersome on the Quarda because the bandswitch is
"automatic" and requires you to transmit to "sense" the desired frequency;
30L-1 manual switch.

Physical size:  Quadra has two cabinets both larger than a 30L-1; 30L-1
small and compact with built-in power supply.

Dependability:  Quadra solid-state finals should work for years, but repairs
will be expensive; 30L-1 uses inexpensive 811A's and common components.

Other Quadra features:  Quadra has a 4-port antenna switch, but you lose the
"automatic" switching because no band-data is available from the Collins
exciter.  Quadra has built-in wattmeter display.

In my opinion the Quadra is a perfect match for the 1000mp and the 30L-1 is
a perfect match for the S-line.

Bert N8NN

----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 12:20 PM
Subject: [1000mp] Quadra Amplifier and Collins S-Line


> Does anyone have experience driving a Quadra amp with a Collins 32S-3?
I'm debating whether to go that route or purchase a 30L-1.  All points of
view welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Glenn, W3QQQ
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