[AMRadio] New Guy Post

[Steve Cloutier, 978-597-3311]

Hi!

The old "Radio Amateur's Handbooks" are very good for vacuum tube 
designs.  The ones from the mid 1960s are, in my opinion, the best.

You could also consider doing something solid-state, using modern 
components.  The class E transmitters are simple, and use inexpensive 
components.  You will very likely also obtain considerably better audio 
from such a transmitter, since the modulator would be transformerless.

I have very recently finished a simple, 350 watt class E transmitter using 
6 MOSFETs in the RF final amplifier.  I am completing the documentation on 
this transmitter, and will be putting pictures and schematics on the class 
E web site.

Check out:  http://www.netway.com/~stevec/ham if interested (click on the 
class E link when you get there).  I will be more than happy to lend 
technical assistance or answer questions.  There are also several other 
hams who have built class E transmitters who can also lend a hand.

In any event, no matter what you choose to build, you will find assistance 
readily at hand.

Regards,

Steve WA1QIX