I had an amaratron AL811H for a few weeks and loved it. I got rid of it due 
to supposed RFI issues and kick myself daily for it. I could always use it 
when no one's home next door or just run it lower than I did but oh well, 
chock that up to another stupid move for me. I'm saving up, I will likely 
get a solid state amp next time, with any luck I can fit that on the desk 
instead of putting it on another table next to the desk like I had the other 
one. That's a ways off though I think before I can do that. There are sure 
times though when I miss it. Eastern AREA net every afternoon for 1.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: amps-sticker shock


> Richard,
>
> I'm not an Ameritron basher.  In fact on my short list of amps last year
> were the ALS-600 and the AL-80B tube amp.    I'm sure I would have been
> happy with either, but decided to spend the extra money and Hope to get  a
> good product.  Perhaps THP and the other high end models are overpriced, 
> but
> Ameritron does have a poor reputation for QC in the years since the MFJ
> takeover.  You pays your money and takes your chances.  The e-ham reviews
> are not Gospel, but are interesting.
>
> The Ameritron does come with a power supply.   Als-600 with linear supply
> and ALS-600S with switching supply.  PS is built in on the THP and I think
> the others as well.
>
> The Icom you have is still  highly regarded after all these years and if 
> it
> were me, I'd hang on to it.
> I had a blast in the WPX contest this weekend and the amp never got warm.
> But maybe next week it will go up in smoke.
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:25 AM
> Subject: amps-sticker shock
>
>
>> Hi;
>> Haven't been amp shopping in a long time and I guess I am a victim of
>> sticker shock.  I had an old amartron tube amp years ago and had no
>> problems.  Wonder why there unit is so much cheaper?  Does that $1,300
>> include the 12 volt supply?
>> I have an old icom that suddenly seems more valuable.
>> Richard
>>
>>
>>
>