I'm told you *can* run the amp on am with out hurting it, but don't run it 
any harder than 30% of the rated output because it's really not meant for 
it, it can be done though if you have to. I wouldn't bother personally.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: re_heathkit SB-220 questions


> Hi, your SB-220 sounds different than mine.
> Mine is wired for standard house current, 120 volts I think it is.
> Mine covers 40 through 10.
> It doesn't have stand by on it.
> It's supposed to be stock, no mods at all.
> I've gotten 1800 watts on tune on 40 m.
> I think my tubes are a little weak, the best I got on 20 is 900, and 15 
> and
> 10 m the best was 600.
> While I'm throwing in my 2 cents worth, there's a question I been meaning 
> to
> ask the list.
> Can you use the SB-220 on AM without hurting the amp?
> Thanks in advance for any answers, and 7 3 to all.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:29 PM
> Subject: re_heathkit SB-220 questions
>
>
>> Hi John: =20
>>
>> No my amp doesn't go to 10M but the #s are consistant on 40/20/15M.=20
>> I'm wired up for 220. I'd like to know where these monstrous power =
>> claims are coming from. (HI)=20
>> Now, if you have a presteen 220, brand new tubes just fresh out of the =
>> box from Imac, best linarity let's say 70%, then you might be lucky to =
>> see 1400 from 2KW PEP input. =20
>> As for those strange #s in my msgs, I don't know how to get rid of them! 
>> =
>> (HI) I use outlook excuse, express! (HI)=20
>> Hopin' to get an ant up again soon so I'll be able to check in to the =
>> net. The blind hams list net is long over due.=20
>> Do we have an official name yet?=20
>>
>> Mike=20