[LCC] LCC Digest, Vol 110, Issue 12

Thu Dec 14 12:13:44 CST 2017

Ameritron generally says 20% of frequency increase or decrease for tuning. 
The AL-800h works well cept for 15 meter tuning is a little squrrily. 
Marcel N5vU
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> Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:15:54 -0600
> From: <w5sum at comcast.net>
> To: <lcc at louisianacontestclub.org>
> Subject: Re: [LCC] Amplifier
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> I have a AL-1500 and I don't think I will EVER own another Amplifier. Its 
> tuning is persnicketty when you move frequency by a large margin, but that 
> is easy stuff.
> 
> I love it
> 
> It melts things LOL
> 
> R
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Charles Morrison
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:42 PM
> To: w5wz at w5wz.com ; lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
> Subject: Re: [LCC] Amplifier
> 
> The 1200 is a workhorse of an amp with the simplicity needed to work on it
> yourself.  The 3CX1200 in that amplifier is expensive but tough as nails.
> Treat it right an you'll never have to replace it.  The 91b is an EXCELLENT
> amp and has 2 4cx800/gu74b's.  They WERE cheap at one time, but not so much
> any longer (but not near as expensive as the 1200 or 8877's or especially
> 8874's for the Alpha 76/78 owners out there).  But they ARE new old stock
> now.   Add that to the uncertainty of Alpha the company.  Is Dishtronix
> working on the 91b?  Can you fix the 91b yourself (surface mount IC's,
> etc?).  The 1200 can be repaired by almost anyone with a small amount of
> soldering knowledge.  I've already changed the relay, bleeders and filter
> caps in my 1500, piece of cake.  If I had to work on my Alpha 99, anything
> beyond the high voltage or the tube, I'd probably be lost.
> 
> Stick with the 1200 unless its low on power and you don't want to buy a
> tube.  No need to inherit the uncertainty of the 91b.  I have a spare set of
> GU74's, but they're getting old.  I gettered them about a year ago, ran the
> heaters without the HV, hopefully to keep them in tact until called to
> duty.. but perhaps never?
> 
> My 2cents.
> 
> Charlie
> N5WE
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: LCC [mailto:lcc-bounces at louisianacontestclub.org] On Behalf Of
> w5wz at w5wz.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:00 PM
> To: lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
> Subject: [LCC] Amplifier
> 
> Hi guys,
> 
> I've currently got an AL-1500 and an AL-1200.  They both serve me well.
> However, I've just learned of an Alpha 91b available for sale at what seems
> to me a bargain price of $2,400.  If I do this, I'd likely offer the AL-1200
> for sale.
> 
> What do you guys think?  Stay with what I've got, or go for the Alpha ?
> 
> --Scott
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> Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:05:51 -0600
> From: Steve Lott <lottsphoto at gmail.com>
> To: Roland Hull <w5sum at comcast.net>
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> I had a Henry 3 K
> , several Heath Kit amps
> I now have the 91b as well as a QRO Technologies 2500DX
> Out of all the amps I have had and those I have played with I prefer the 91b
> By the way the rumors that Alpha is doomed or is no longer in business are
> very exaggerated
> They are still in the business and are even doing repairs
> I think I have had my 91b for over 5 years now
> she has performed awesome for me
> 
> Steve
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>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:15 AM, <w5sum at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a AL-1500 and I don't think I will EVER own another Amplifier. Its
>> tuning is persnicketty when you move frequency by a large margin, but that
>> is easy stuff.
>> 
>> I love it
>> 
>> It melts things LOL
>> 
>> R
>> -----Original Message----- From: Charles Morrison
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:42 PM
>> To: w5wz at w5wz.com ; lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
>> Subject: Re: [LCC] Amplifier
>> 
>> 
>> The 1200 is a workhorse of an amp with the simplicity needed to work on it
>> yourself.  The 3CX1200 in that amplifier is expensive but tough as nails.
>> Treat it right an you'll never have to replace it.  The 91b is an EXCELLENT
>> amp and has 2 4cx800/gu74b's.  They WERE cheap at one time, but not so much
>> any longer (but not near as expensive as the 1200 or 8877's or especially
>> 8874's for the Alpha 76/78 owners out there).  But they ARE new old stock
>> now.   Add that to the uncertainty of Alpha the company.  Is Dishtronix
>> working on the 91b?  Can you fix the 91b yourself (surface mount IC's,
>> etc?).  The 1200 can be repaired by almost anyone with a small amount of
>> soldering knowledge.  I've already changed the relay, bleeders and filter
>> caps in my 1500, piece of cake.  If I had to work on my Alpha 99, anything
>> beyond the high voltage or the tube, I'd probably be lost.
>> 
>> Stick with the 1200 unless its low on power and you don't want to buy a
>> tube.  No need to inherit the uncertainty of the 91b.  I have a spare set
>> of
>> GU74's, but they're getting old.  I gettered them about a year ago, ran the
>> heaters without the HV, hopefully to keep them in tact until called to
>> duty.. but perhaps never?
>> 
>> My 2cents.
>> 
>> Charlie
>> N5WE
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LCC [mailto:lcc-bounces at louisianacontestclub.org] On Behalf Of
>> w5wz at w5wz.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:00 PM
>> To: lcc at louisianacontestclub.org
>> Subject: [LCC] Amplifier
>> 
>> Hi guys,
>> 
>> I've currently got an AL-1500 and an AL-1200.  They both serve me well.
>> However, I've just learned of an Alpha 91b available for sale at what seems
>> to me a bargain price of $2,400.  If I do this, I'd likely offer the
>> AL-1200
>> for sale.
>> 
>> What do you guys think?  Stay with what I've got, or go for the Alpha ?
>> 
>> --Scott
>> 
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