[AMRadio] Using an old Collins amp for AM

[b.gaz at comcast.net]

I run my 32V3 at 700 volts and 200 ma for 100 watts out, and I have KT90 hifi tubes as modulators. 
Been running that way for 30 years without a single crapout. 

I solid stated all the rectifiers and the transformers run at room temps. 

I also use it as an exciter so it spends a lot of time turned on. 

Mine is not a collectors item, its missing a cabinet and a driver transformer, so I do not worry about its resale value. 

And 100 watts is good power on 40 meters. 

Brett 
N2DTS 



----- Original Message -----

From: "Collin via AMRadio" <amradio at mailman.qth.net> 
To: "AM Radio Reflector" <AMRadio at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6:39:39 AM 
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Using an old Collins amp for AM 

The 32V-2 is what I use most of the time on the AM nets with very good reports. 

Thank You, Collin 

> On Jan 12, 2015, at 19:20, wa9vrh <wa9vrh at wildblue.net> wrote: 
> 
> Hi Frank, 
> Have you tried using the 32V-2 on AM. For the Collins Collectors 1st Wednesday 
> AM net I have been using an Elmac AF-68 which runs less power than 
> your 32V-2. Might give the 32V-2 a try. 
> 73 Larry WA9VRH 
> 
>> On 1/12/2015 6:09 PM, FRANK HUGHES hughes wrote: 
>> Hi, 
>> I would like to be able to participate in some of the AM nets. 
>> My 32V-2 only makes 70 watts of carrier. (low voltage selected) 
>> I have a good condition Collins 30S-1 that I normally use for SSB. 
>> If the power is kept down to about 150 watts of carrier, could I drive the amp w/ the 32V-2? 
>> 
>> 
>> My first homebrew amp is under construction, but until it is ready, I am hoping to find a temporary 
>> solution. 
>> 73 
>> Frank 
>> KJ4OLL 
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