Steve, thank you for the feedback. So if I understand it correctly I should get an automatic tuner up and running and then think about adding the amp after that?
Frank

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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:12 PM
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Subject: Re: Blind friendly solid state amps

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
>