[Icom] PW1 ?

Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:48:27 -0400

But no 6M if that is an issue...

Julio, W4HY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Marton" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Icom] PW1 ?

> I would suggest looking at the Acom 2000A.
> This will give you everything you would need to operate.  Fully
> automatic operation just as the PW1 does, 1500 watt plus plus output.  A
> 5:1 antenna matching network, and completely silent operation at full
> output.  My computer is noisier than the Acom!  Price is about the same
> as the Icom amp.
> Bruce K1XR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
> Behalf Of terryhanson
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 8:31 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Icom] PW1 ?
> 
> Hi,  I can't imagine replacing the Titan for the PW-1.  The PW-1 is
> noisy
> and delivers 500 watts less power.  How long does it take you to switch
> bands, and antenna now using the Titan?.  I bet it less then a minute.
> If
> you want less power from the Titan just reduce the drive and let both
> the
> Pro II and the Titan we'll be loafing.  This from a happy Alpha 99
> owner.
> Terry KS9Y
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Harry Tankin" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 7:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Icom] PW1 ?
> 
> 
> > Been using a PW1 for 3 years.  Currently driven by a 756 PRO and 746.
> > Once set up everything is seamless...antenna selection, band
> > selection, tuner per band, etc.  Only complaint I have is the fan
> > noise...when all fans are engaged it can be quite loud. Otherwise a
> > great amp.
> >
> > By the way, if looking for one on the used market be aware there are
> > two "versions".  Earlier production models required the amp to be
> > turned on even if you were planning to go barefoot. This was necessary
> > to use antenna selector, band switch, etc.  A later "model" came out
> > about June 2000 that only required the amp to be on if you wanted the
> > extra power.  Older versions cannot be upgraded to the new.
> >
> > Harry WE1X
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ken Kinyon - W7TS <[email protected]>
> > Date: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:54 am
> > Subject: [Icom] PW1 ?
> >
> > > I am seriously considering replacing my Ten-Tec Titan with a IC-PW1.
> > > I would appreciate any input.  Does anyone think I  will miss the
> > > extra 500
> > > watts?
> > > Regards,
> > > Ken W7TS.
> > > ps the rig driving it will be ProII
> > >
> > > -------------------
> > > Kenneth E.  Kinyon
> > > 34 Princeton Circle
> > > Longmont, CO 80503-2106
> > > Voice: (303) 684-0037
> > > Fax:  (303) 776-5088
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> > > -------------------
> > >
> > >
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> > > Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
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> > >
> >
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> >
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