Hi Michael,

I have never seen that kind of power out of the amp.  I drive mine always
with the full 100, I know I'm hard on amps, and usually see between 600 and
700 watts out on my PT-2000.  In the world of amps, you wouldn't notice any
real difference between 600 and 1000.  Maybe 2 to 3 DB at the most.  That is
an easy trade off for me for the ease of just flipping one switch on the
front to change bands and away I go.

I hope that helps and good luck with your choices.  Very 73.

Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS:  NNN0SHS


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 12:38
Subject: ALS-600


> Kevin:=20
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> In your last posting regarding Fred's ALC question you mentioned that you
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> are using an Ameritron ALS-600.=20
> As I'm interested in adding some power later on, this is one of the =
> options.=20
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> I would prefer a tubed amp but to safely operate this type of amp, I think
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> a significant cost would be incurred for a tuning aid, RF PT-2000CW if one
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> could be found and a manual ant tuner or a 1KW automatic tuner.=20
> The amp would also have to be fairly rugged and for giving, a 572B or=20
> 3-500Z type which certainly elavates the cost.=20
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> To that end, I downloaded the ALS-600 manual this weekend an read it.=20
> I don't think the numbers add up.=20
> Will the amp handle 100W sustained drive levels and deliver 1KW out?=20
> According to the PS voltages, 50VDC and 20 amps, this indicates to me that
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> the amp would indeed deliver far more than the rated 600W.=20
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> TNX & 73:=20
> Michael VO1RYN=20
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