Frank,

A number of folks on this list have the Ameritron 600 watt SS amp, 
either the Al-600 with linear supply, or the ALS-600 with the  switching 
supply.   I think those that have them are happy.   It is probably the 
best bang for the buck you will find in  a SS amp.

The 1300 watt version is twice the power, and also twice the price. 
Several thousand dollar units from Expert,  Yeasu, and Icom

Another one to consider is the 500 watt  SS amp from Elecraft.   More 
money than the Ameritron, but maybe more reliable and more features.

Rumor a few months ago is that the next incarnation of the AL-600 will 
include 6 meters and auto bandswitching.

Any SS amp wants to see a SWR less than about 2:1.   You will probably 
need an external tuner  rated for  the power you plan to run.    The 
auto tuner in your rig won't help here.  Of course, you can run resonant 
antennas for all bands of interest and avoid the extra cost of the 
external tuner.

73, Steve KW3A

On 12/8/2015 6:46 PM, Frank Ventura wrote:
> Hi all, I am considering getting an amp for 10 to 75m SSB. I would like a s=
> maller solid state amp. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what may=
>   be easiest to use for someone who is totally blind. I have had one recomme=
> ndation of an Ameritron 600 but would like to hear other opinions.
> Thanks
> Frank
>