[Boatanchors] AM linear question

[Bry Carling AF4K]

150 watts carrier out? That is about 600 watts p.e.p. output on AM.

Not bad compared to a barefoot DX40 !!

However, I would still add a stout fan if there isn't already one in there!!

On 8 Dec 2015 at 3:30, Glen Zook via Boatanchors wrote:

> The 30L-1, when used on AM, needs to be run at no more than 150-watts carrier output.  As such, unless you are running something like a DX-40 or DX-60, not really worth the added cost to your electrical bill! 
> Glen, K9STH Technical Adviser Collins Collectors' Association
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> Website: http://k9sth.net
>       From: RAY FRIESS <rayfrijr at msn.com>
>  To: boatanchors <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> 
>  Sent: Monday, December 7, 2015 8:33 PM
>  Subject: [Boatanchors] AM linear question
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> Having been a ham for nearly 50 years now, I should know this, but I wanted to get input from
> some of the other old timers ... perhaps from Glenn.
> 
> I have two 30L-1 linears and I'm curious as to whether or not I could/should use them on AM, and if
> so, should they be run at reduced power or with other restrictions.
> 
> Thanks guys...
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