[Boatanchors] AM Amplifier

[David Propper]

Gary,

A good match that’s been used has been the Heath SB-220. I will loaf along with the 35 watts output from the Ranger. Just make sure the fan is running in the SB-220. I have even heard folks using an SB-200, but the 572B’s will run hot.

Any 3-500Z amp will run fine at a couple of hundred watts output, but don’t try to push it past that level, since any of the SSB rated 3-500Z amps are not rated for continuous duty (AM mode).

Then of course, you can go look for the “real McCoy”, ie: Johnson Desk Kilowatt or Johnson Thunderbolt !

73,
Dave

> On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:10 AM, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. <gharmon at idworld.net> wrote:
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> Just curious......what are good choices for an AM amplifier?  Exciter will
> be a Ranger I.
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> Thanks and 73,
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