[Icom] PW1 ?

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Just curious--what are the specs for the two amps demonstrating the Acom is
far superior with much less distortion? I have an even older Icom 4KL and am
not aware of any distortion with the amp--I frequently get complimented on
my signal.

Andy K5VM

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Marton" <bmarton@maine.rr.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 10:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Icom] PW1 ?


| Yes this amp has tubes, ceramics at a total replacement cost of $250 per
| pair matched from Acom ( much less than a pair of 3-500's).  Much less
| distortion than solid state devices and less costly if you ever need to
| change them out.
| The extra fan is not needed at all, as per Acom.  They offer it only
| because the hard core non believers want it; in fact they discourage the
| installation of the aux. fan due to the additional intake of dirt!
|
| The antenna switch is to switch 10 antennae.  I certainly don't need
| that with my LPDA.  For the extra dough, I get a much more rugged amp,
| much higher output power available if needed, NO complaints about fan
| noise in the shack and significantly LOWER distortion on the bands,
| hence happier neighbors under any band conditions along with very nice
| compliments on how clean my signal is.
|
| Buy what you want to buy; I am only making a suggestion to look at it to
| the individual who is looking towards automatic high power operations.
| For me, the decision was simple, I own the Acom, a one time investment
| in a commercial grade amp.
| Bruce K1XR