[Central-Electronics] 200V on AM

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 1/6/06, joe sloss <k7mks at comcast.net> wrote:
> I have the chance to use a Collins 32V-3 for AM or a 200V for vintage SSB plus AM.  Leaning toward the 200V.  Would appreciate comments from those who have used their 100/200V's on AM as to audio quality and any other tidbits you care to pass on.

Hi Joe -

Simply put - if you want the additional mode agility, go for the 200V.
They sound good on AM, but lack the power output of the Collins rig.
It's been a while, but I want to say the 200V is somewhere around 35
watts actual output, whereas the 32V-3 should give you 100+, which is
pretty much the baseline you'll need to compete under busy/noisy
conditions.

If you're interested primarily in AM, get the 32V-3. You'll be glad
you did. Check the caps on the modulator tubes to be sure they're set
for the correct phase (they should have labels on them), hang a good
crystal D-104 off the front and enjoy.

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ