[Icom] PW1 ?

Thu, 26 Jun 2003 14:01:33 -0400

Hal is correct.
The tubes can be found for much less than the $250 per pair quoted to me
by Acom.  However, they would not be matched, if that is important.
Krassy said they like to pick through the best of what is produced and
match the tubes, hence the additional cost; it's a factor of labor.
The bigger issue is how many hours before the tubes need replacing, I
don't know if I will ever use the amp long enough to need a replacement
set.
Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of K4HW
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:30 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Icom] PW1 ?

I have to echo Bruce's observations about the Acom 2000A. Except I have
found the tubes a good bit cheaper but have never needed any. I have had
the
amp about 2 years and it has been great. A nice feature to me is the
remote
control unit. The amp doesn't even have to be in the shack.  There is a
review in May 2000 QST that may help some with the specs etc. Also about
30
reviews on eHam. Of the reviews, all but I think two were 5/5. Of those
two
the 4/5 found something he perceived as less than perfect about the
antenna
switch which is a separate item. and the 1/5 is what we call an outlier
in
statistical analysis and is usually thrown out.

73, Hal -K4HW

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Marton" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:23 PM
Subject: RE: [Icom] PW1 ?

> You can read the specs on the sights of the manufacturers, or better
> yet, read the ARRL reviews.  You will see the tube amp has much less
> distortion.
> Bruce
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On
> Behalf Of [email protected]
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:07 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Icom] PW1 ?
>
> 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" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> 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
>
>
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