Tom,

Is the relay chatter a new issue, or has it always been bothersome and you 
are just now addressing the issue?

Howard #3

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 9:16 AM
Subject: Amplifier Question


> Hi, all.
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>
>
> Well, I'd now like to tap into the wisdom of the group on an issue I don't
> know a whole lot about, so please bare with me.
>
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> As I think many of you know, I use an Ameritron AL811H tube-type amplifier
> with my TS590 HF setup.  I also have an ARB704 buffer box in the circuit, 
> to
> protect the relay circuit in the TS590.
>
>
>
> I'm actually very happy with the setup, although tuning the amp can be a 
> bit
> tricky at times, even with the TW1.
>
>
>
> Anyway, the AL811H has a relay circuit that is rather noisy when keying 
> and
> unkeying.  This is apparent on SSB, and even more apparent on CW.  In 
> fact,
> the noisy relay circuit is one of the main reasons I don't like to use the
> amp when in CW mode, due to the constant and rather annoying relay 
> chatter.
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> My question is this:  Do solid-state amplifiers have relay circuits in 
> them
> that are as noisy, or do they tend to be quieter?
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> There is no way I have the money in my budget right now to purchase a 
> solid
> state amp, since I believe they can run into the thousands of dollars, but
> I'm wondering if this might be something for me to think about in the long
> term?
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>
>
> I'm looking forward to all of your observations and suggestions.
>
>
>
> Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
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