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Subject:
Amplifier heat
From:
Mike Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 2 Jan 2014 14:20:39 -0330
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Hi all:

Last week when I tested the KW-1000 HF amp, it got pretty warm during the
CW tune up. Not to hot to touch but pretty hot. I wouldn't wanna leave my
hand on the top. I could feel the hot air blown up the top and the little
sight I have, allowed me to see the Orange glow of the 2 572B tubes. My
previous amps never got that warm unless I turned on the processor and they
ran 3-500Zs. To my knowledge, my buddies proc wasn't on.
Is all this normal? My Almer says an amp isn't making power if it isn't
warm. Lol

73:
Michael DE VO1AX

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