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What type of Amp are you using??

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  • W5AP
    W5AP Member
    edited March 2019
    Using an SPE 2K-FA   CAT- controlled.  Best amp I've ever owned
    and an older Alpha 87A also CAT-controlled.  Terrific key down rtty amp. But I don't like the 3 min. warm-up
  • Kevin
    Kevin Member
    edited July 2019
    Elecraft power combo KPA500/KAT500 and DDUtil to get everything preselected and coordinated as I change freq/bands.


    73,
    Kev K4VD
  • K3SF
    K3SF Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    i use KPA500 controlled by 6600m with usb cable

    Paul K3SF
  • Mark Erbaugh
    Mark Erbaugh Member ✭✭
    edited February 2020
    SPE 2K-FA. It is CAT controlled from the USB port on the Flex.
  • N9VC
    N9VC Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Acom 600S Cat controlled

    73, Jim N9VC
  • Mark Erbaugh
    Mark Erbaugh Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Is the KPA500 CAT controlled by the Flex or by a computer?
  • Hunter - K3IE
    Hunter - K3IE Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    SPE 1K-FA via CAT / SmartSDR USB Control Alpha 99 via knob turning PGXL on “Wish List” 73, Hunter K3IE
  • KF4HR
    KF4HR Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Flex-6700 and Alpha 87A, Auto-Sense (not CAT controlled).  Standing in line for a PG-XL.
  • Rick Hadley - W0FG
    Rick Hadley - W0FG Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    SPE 1.3K with CAT control via USB to either the 6400 or 6500, depending on what I’m doing
  • Bill Billingsley
    Bill Billingsley Member
    edited November 2019
    I am using an Expert 2K-FA amp with the Expert interface cable made for Flex radios.  I use a Flex 6600. Plug and play.

    Bill, N5IR
  • W9ILY
    W9ILY Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    I use the Expert 1.3K-FA amp with the 6500 and CAT control. It is great with FAST solid state operation.  You're on the air with the amp in 10 seconds. I also use an Acom 2000A not CAT control used primarily for contesting.
  • Bill N3HQB
    Bill N3HQB Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    2K-FA, no.
  • Jeff W7NEE
    Jeff W7NEE Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    I am using a Yaesu Quadra with CAT control.
  • Steve K9ZW
    Steve K9ZW Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Home Station Flex-6700 or Flex-6600M with PGXL or Alpha-9500 Island Station Flex-6700 Alpha-9500 (waiting for a PGXL for the Island) Workshop Station Flex-6300 Alpha-78 (but usually run barefoot) 73 Steve K9ZW
  • Mickey N4MB
    Mickey N4MB Member
    edited March 2019
    Ameritron AL-1500 with QSK-5. Wish PGXL had QSK!
  • Burt Fisher
    Burt Fisher Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    IC-2KL and AL811H  I expect to get my PGXL call on the next February 29th.
  • Tom W3FRG
    Tom W3FRG Member ✭✭
    edited April 2019
    I'm using the FRS 6600M with the German B26 RF 2K+ Amp Kit, tuner included.

    Tom W3FRG
  • N2TTA
    N2TTA Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    What kind of CAT software you are using?
  • Neal_K3NC
    Neal_K3NC Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    145 pounds! I am not physically capable of moving an amp that heavy!

  • K2CB Eric Dobrowansky
    K2CB Eric Dobrowansky Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    ..image
  • Jamie WW3S
    Jamie WW3S Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    SPE 1.3KFA , homebrew cat cable....
  • WQ5C
    WQ5C Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    B26 RF2K+ / Palstar AT-AUTO / 403A Antenna Genius; all CAT controlled.  Change bands and everything sets itself automagically.  :-)
  • RFord
    RFord Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    SPE 1.3K via CAT / SmartSDR USB Control...using a Flex 6500
  • Tom K3TF
    Tom K3TF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Flex 6600 with Elecraft KPA1500.

    CAT controlled, no special software required. Uses Elecraft USB cable for CAT input from back of Flex 6600 to KPA1500. 

    If you op CW, Full QSK, very fast, no TX Delay required, and no relays. 2800 watts of LDMOS devices. Internal auto tuner. 

    Tom
    K3TF.....

  • Al_NN4ZZ
    Al_NN4ZZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Definitely not portable....put it in place and leave it there.  My XYL and I set it up.....   

    Actually the power supply weighs 145 once the transformer and choke is installed.  The RF deck is another 60 lbs and about 30 pounds of that is a copper heat sink.   
    No one is going to walk off with it, haha.   

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


  • Sergey KN7K
    Sergey KN7K Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2020
    Acom 2000A
    Sergey, KN7K
  • Bill English
    Bill English Member
    edited January 2020
    Flex 6600M With KPA-500/KAT-500 using DDUtil's auto drive to set the drive levels per band,  
  • Paul W5PF
    Paul W5PF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    I have a 1.3k-fa and use the same cable. It is made by KC5PCB for Expert Linears America. I don't think it has a part number.

    Paul W5PF
  • Allen K4VA
    Allen K4VA Member ✭
    edited March 2019
    KPA500/KAT500, CAT-conrtolled (once I get around to setting it up).
  • Bob- W5TX
    Bob- W5TX Member ✭✭
    edited July 2019
    Kenwood TL-922. I am the cat

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