[Contest] FS: Pristine LK-800C/TNY, a 9++

[Jan C. Robbins]

Some of you know I collect LK-800's.  Here is one--the top, latest
model, an 800C/TNY--for sale.

Everything in this amp looks and works like new. Much of it IS new,
because the amp was rebuilt for me to latest specs by Bill Edwards at
Omega Electronics in 2000 and has sat almost unused since. I have just
tested it, and--for example--on 21.300, into 5kw dummy load, 120w drive
produced more than 4000w output with just 1800 mils on the plate and
just 70 mils on the grid. Since the amp can easily handle 2000 on plate
and 150 on grid, you can guess its capabilities.

Amp is in two units, of course.  One is the RF deck, housing THREE
3CX800A7's (all good, full-output tubes), plus the tuning and
control/protection circuitry (step-start, in-rush, grid protection).  At
8"x14'"x15.5" it sits on your desk and makes a really small footprint.
The other unit, slightly smaller (8.5"x12"x12.5"), is the external
powerpac, which sits on the floor and houses a massive  Dahl transformer
that supplies 2.5kv or 3.2kv (switchable) to the plates. It does all
amateur bands 160m-10m and is truly in like-new condition.  All
controls, switches,
meters, etc. work smoothly and as designed.  There is an effective
dual-speed fan.  Cosmetically the amp is near perfect; even the power
pac--painted flat black--is nearly flawless.  Front panel, knobs,
lettering, lights, meter faces etc, are all perfect.  This is a durable
workhorse and a remarkable powerhouse that will surpass ANY amp that can
be legally sold new for amateur use in the USA (it actually meets or
exceeds specs of the "export" models sold by other manufacturers).  And
I am selling it for $2,795 + shipping, a price that's about half that of
any of those "export" models. Amp Supply documentation is included;
service and parts are readily available at Omega Electronics. Pse email
to avoid phone tag.  Tks es vy 73!  Jan N0JR