Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread Bruce
Here a few of the Amplifier postings: F1JRD amplifier. http://www.qsl.net/f1jrd/MRFE6VP61K25H.html Juma OH7SV, OH2NLT, work http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma-pa1000/ Italian modules for sale ITALAB CW,FM,SSB http://www.dolstra.nl/Italab.htm ___ UR

Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread Larry Molitor
Interesting thread. Here's some data on that part which I haven't seen before. Communication concepts offers a KW amp kit based on the Freescale part and a Freescale app note. Although the kit is for 2 meters, the app note does give class AB1 performance data as well as CW data. The app note is

Re: Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread Tom W8JI
Hi Larry, All of the links and data agree with what I found here in my measurements. I think the real issue is some very creative marketing is being done, and the factory data sheets can be a bit confusing. They certainly do not contain linear data. Here are the main points: 1.) The 1250

Re: Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread MIKE DURKIN
:27 -0400 Subject: Re: Topband: More Amplifier info Hi Larry, All of the links and data agree with what I found here in my measurements. I think the real issue is some very creative marketing is being done, and the factory data sheets can be a bit confusing. They certainly do not contain

Re: Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread W2XJ
A while back on another list there was a discussion about a robust amp can not be built in a table top size. I believe this applies to solid state amps as well. The key to building a gutsy solid state amp is the use of multiple devices and distributing the heat over a larger area. All solid

Re: Topband: More Amplifier info

2012-07-08 Thread shristov
Tom W8JI wrote: 3.) Like any other device, they will fail with mismatch at high power. They absolutely will require SWR shutdown and temperature monitoring. I did a detailed study of this device last year, and can confirm that the marketing story of being able to handle SWR of 65:1 is an