[AMRadio] amplifier question

[Bernie Doran]

I frequently see questions regarding building an amp and seeking a schematic 
or other information. I think there is only one answer, DO NOT DO IT WITH 
OUT A LOT OF HELP FROM SOMEONE THAT WILL BE THERE WITH YOU!  If one has to 
seek a schematic they are simply not ready to work with high voltages, there 
is no such thing as a slight electrical shock when using the typical 
voltages in even a moderate power amp. these things will KILL YOU.

When was the last time you saw a lineman working on power lines by himself? 
Never.  There is an old verse  that fits this" there are only two types of 
motorcycle riders, those that have gone down and those that are going to go 
down".   I was hit at  about 16 years old, it was only 500 volts from my 
finger to my elbow, same arm, I thought my arm was broken, could not move it 
for probably 30 min.   so now 50 + years later, I am still afraid of the 
stuff and that is a good thing.  One has to hear a capacitor or major fault 
with with a 3kv + supply every now and then to realize that this is not 
something to be casual about.

This is not meant to discourage, but it is a lot safer and probably cheaper 
to buy a manufactured amp unless you have a lot of experience.   Please do 
not kill your self. Bernie W8RPW