Re: [AMRadio] Are there commercial made amps that operate better for AM than others?

2007-09-21 Thread John
I hope so Ernie, but that is how we all can learn. By all the different tried and true opinions out there, I can spend my small pocket book on a amp or receiver that I someone has had some success with. I love and support the Eham group for the same reasons. I read over these a few times then have

Re: [AMRadio] Are there commercial made amps that operate better for AM than others?

2007-09-20 Thread k0occ
I've owned a bunch. IMHO, best overall, but a little pricey, is Alpha 76PA (three holer). Best price performer - AL-80 (A or B). Good stiff power supply, almost 3 KV. Single 3-500Z - Readily available & not so expensive. Puts out 250 watts carrier with about 12 watts drive with no strain. Cove

[AMRadio] Are there commercial made amps that operate better for AM than others?

2007-09-20 Thread John
Before I get to my topic I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the Receiver subject the past few days. I see old radio's here and there that I'm scared to invest in because they may be a piece of junk or too far gone to restore. I tried to make a list of some of the receivers and transmitters