<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I had a Henry 3 K<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">, several Heath Kit amps<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I now have the 91b as well as a QRO Technologies 2500DX<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Out of all the amps I have had and those I have played with I prefer the 91b<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">By the way the rumors that Alpha is doomed or is no longer in business are very exaggerated<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">They are still in the business and are even doing repairs</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I think I have had my 91b for over 5 years now<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">she has performed awesome for me<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Steve</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><br><a href="http://www.KG5VK.com" target="_blank">http://www.KG5VK.com</a><br>My Ham Radio Friends<br><br></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:15 AM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:w5sum@comcast.net" target="_blank">w5sum@comcast.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">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.<br>
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I love it<br>
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It melts things LOL<br>
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R<br>
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Subject: Re: [LCC] Amplifier<div><div class="h5"><br>
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The 1200 is a workhorse of an amp with the simplicity needed to work on it<br>
yourself. The 3CX1200 in that amplifier is expensive but tough as nails.<br>
Treat it right an you'll never have to replace it. The 91b is an EXCELLENT<br>
amp and has 2 4cx800/gu74b's. They WERE cheap at one time, but not so much<br>
any longer (but not near as expensive as the 1200 or 8877's or especially<br>
8874's for the Alpha 76/78 owners out there). But they ARE new old stock<br>
now. Add that to the uncertainty of Alpha the company. Is Dishtronix<br>
working on the 91b? Can you fix the 91b yourself (surface mount IC's,<br>
etc?). The 1200 can be repaired by almost anyone with a small amount of<br>
soldering knowledge. I've already changed the relay, bleeders and filter<br>
caps in my 1500, piece of cake. If I had to work on my Alpha 99, anything<br>
beyond the high voltage or the tube, I'd probably be lost.<br>
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Stick with the 1200 unless its low on power and you don't want to buy a<br>
tube. No need to inherit the uncertainty of the 91b. I have a spare set of<br>
GU74's, but they're getting old. I gettered them about a year ago, ran the<br>
heaters without the HV, hopefully to keep them in tact until called to<br>
duty.. but perhaps never?<br>
<br>
My 2cents.<br>
<br>
Charlie<br>
N5WE<br>
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From: LCC [mailto:<a href="mailto:lcc-bounces@louisianacontestclub.org" target="_blank">lcc-bounces@louisianac<wbr>ontestclub.org</a>] On Behalf Of<br>
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Subject: [LCC] Amplifier<br>
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Hi guys,<br>
<br>
I've currently got an AL-1500 and an AL-1200. They both serve me well.<br>
However, I've just learned of an Alpha 91b available for sale at what seems<br>
to me a bargain price of $2,400. If I do this, I'd likely offer the AL-1200<br>
for sale.<br>
<br>
What do you guys think? Stay with what I've got, or go for the Alpha ?<br>
<br>
--Scott<br>
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