[Boatanchors] RE: [Heathkit] DX-100 whata good amp for my DX-100, i have a SB-220 now

[Ross Stenberg]

The SB-220 is great for AM. Just keep in mind that 375 watts of modulated
carrier is 1500 watts PEP which is the legal limit (I believe the SB-220 is
officially rated at 1200 watts PEP output so 300 watts of carrier is
appropriate for the purist). I have heard many SB-200's on AM as well at
lower power levels. The Thunderbolt would require a significant amount of
attenuation on the input since it does not need much drive. Either case
would require throttling back the output from the DX-100.

	73 Ross K9COX

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Subject: [Heathkit] DX-100 whata good amp for my DX-100, i have a SB-220 now

Hi Guys..
I have been planning my AM station, I have a Heathkit DX-100 and a HQ-180,
I have been putting a Heathkit SB-220 back together and now its ready to go,
But i been told its not good for AM. 
Since AM is my plan what does one look for, I have a Johnson Thunderbolt
,Offered Needs a going over been setting for my years but price is $300.oo.i
n nice looking condition.
any other thoughts.

thanks.... George ,KC7HKP

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