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What type of Amp are you using??

Mike-VA3MW
Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin
edited June 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
I'm doing a poll on HF Amps 

I would like to know which HF amp you are using and if it is CAT controlled.

Let me know!  

73, Mike va3mw
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Answers

  • Bill Axelrod
    Bill Axelrod Member
    edited March 2020
    I am using a PGxl - controlled via LAN by Flex 6600.
  • Don Babcock
    Don Babcock Member ✭✭
    edited February 2020
    AL-1306 but I gave up trying to get the cable and CAT commands to work. I generally only use it on 20 & 40 so I just switch it manually

  • VK7WH Winston
    VK7WH Winston Member ✭✭✭
    edited August 2019
    2K-FA and yes
  • N2TU
    N2TU Company Adviser ✭✭
    edited March 2020
    KPA500 and a Alpha 99....KPA controlled by the USB cable.

    Lou N2TU
  • K4ELO
    K4ELO Member ✭✭
    edited December 2019
    Hi Mike.  I'm using an SPE 1.3K  Didn't bother hooking up the CAT but it is available.  What I really like about this amp - 1300+ watts out on ssb with 18 watts drive, very quiet, only weighs 17 lbs.
  • Al_NN4ZZ
    Al_NN4ZZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2019
    DX2400 controlled by the radio USB port.  Probably not a well known amp. 

    Al / NN4ZZ 
    al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
    6700 & SSDR-W  V 2.4.9
    Win10

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  • KC7ES
    KC7ES Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    KPA-500 no USB connection. Flex 6300. Works great!
  • Rick - W5FCX
    Rick - W5FCX Member ✭✭
    edited November 2019
    Running SPE 2K-FA, up to 1,500 watts SSB/CW, 1.2Kw on continuous modes like FT8, RTTY, etc. I'm using the cable sold by Expert Linears that connects the Flex radio directly to the SPE amp. When I power my radio up/down, the amp powers up/down with it automatically, band switching is automatic, and transmitter drive levels are automatically adjusted per band at each of Low/Medium/High power levels to drive the correct power out, without any ALC.

    I really like the built-in tuner and 6 antenna ports.

    Couldn't be happier.

    Rick W5FCX
  • ctate243
    ctate243 Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    My PGXL is ethernet controlled
    My Expert2kfa is cat and USB controlled, and autosensing
    My KPA500 is cat controlled, and autosensing.
  • Joe - KC2TN
    Joe - KC2TN Member ✭✭
    edited February 2020
    SPE 2K and yes it’s CAT controlled. Waiting for the PG-XL.
  • David Salomon
    David Salomon Member ✭✭
    edited April 2020
    Using an Acom 2000a controlled by several CAT control programs.  About to add a new RF-Kits B26 solid state amp.  Running a 6600M.

    73 - David, AG4F
  • Don Cunningham
    Don Cunningham Member ✭✭
    edited November 2019
    QRO HF-2000 and Amp Supply LK-550, both use 3-500Z's and fully manual.  I've not been brave enough to try CAT with anything as yet.  Prefer easy.
  • W1MSG
    W1MSG Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Palstar LA-1K RF controlled. 
  • Patrick Greenlee
    Patrick Greenlee Member
    edited March 2019
    I am NJ5G, my HF rig is a Flex5000A, and the amp is a Tokyo Hy-Power 1.5 (a kilowatt amp.  I do manual band switching.
    NJ5G
  • Neal_K3NC
    Neal_K3NC Member ✭✭
    edited April 2019
     My RF Kit B26 arrived yesterday so should be live in a week or so!

  • stu
    stu Member ✭✭
    edited January 2020
    Ameritron ALS-1300 w/ARI-500 for band switch control ..
    Alpha 76PA .. no cat ..
  • Juan TG9AJR
    Juan TG9AJR Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    KPA500 capable of auto band switching, but currently manually band switch, with my Flex 6600.

    And I will LOVE to see the results of this poll.
  • Chris DL5NAM
    Chris DL5NAM Member ✭✭✭
    edited April 2020
    Real SO2R  -  2x TRX and 2x PA

    F6700 with B26-PA  and   F6600 with B26-PA

    73 Chris, DL5NAM


  • Mark_WS7M
    Mark_WS7M Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    SPE 2K-FA.  It is CAT controlled and remote controlled via FlexLogger.  I would have done a PGXL but it appears they are still very difficult to get.
  • Mike W9OJ
    Mike W9OJ Member ✭✭
    edited January 2020
    Heathkit SB-221. Can't figure out how to get the CAT to work properly.
  • Bill W2PKY
    Bill W2PKY Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Saw this @ Dayton, thought it was expensive. Most everyone else has almost caught up.
  • Richy
    Richy Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Using. a KPA1500 and the KPAUSB cable with a 6500 Rich n2ry
  • Phil N3ZP
    Phil N3ZP Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Elecraft KPA500 with a FLEX6400 and Maestro.

    Phil N3ZP
  • Stephen Hawkins NG0G
    Stephen Hawkins NG0G Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Ameritron AL-80B with an external QSK-5 for full break-in.  Not CAT controlled.  I change bands and tune the old fashion way.

  • Bill W2PKY
    Bill W2PKY Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    PGXL Ethernet controlled. No breakdowns during Beta Testing.
  • Johan _ SE3X
    Johan _ SE3X Member ✭✭
    edited May 2020
    Expert 1K and Acom 1000 with 6700. Blyg amps are great, but in slightly different ways. Only drawback with Expert, old software for PC control. Doesn't work nearly as well as SW for the never models. Negative with Acom? No remote control at all. But a genuin easy to handle workhorse.
  • DL4RCE
    DL4RCE Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    OM Power 2000a+, CAT / Ethernet controlled. 73, Volker
  • Al_NN4ZZ
    Al_NN4ZZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2020
    Hi Bill,
    True on the price, had mine for 10 years now.  Built like a tank, the combined weight of the power supply and RF deck is 145 lbs.   Here is a link to my web page with more details if interested.  

    http://www.nn4zz.com/Prometheus.htm

    Al / NN4ZZ  
    al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
    6700 & SSDR-W  V 2.4.9
    Win10

  • Thomas NE7X
    Thomas NE7X Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    6400M with Drake L-7 (ANT1) and Henry 3KA (ANT2).
    Both have Palstar 1KW HF-AUTO tuners.
    NE7X...
  • mikeatthebeach .
    mikeatthebeach . Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Same here 2K-FA Running Remote with Remote Rig RC-1216H With CAT control from Flex 6600M Also have Don Tassel SPE Expert Amp Cable From Texas Works Great 73 Mike

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