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Looking for AMP suggestions for my 6600M I just ordered
I am wondering what AMPs people are using with their 6600M. I just ordered mine at the Yuma Hamfest, will get it in 6-8 weeks so I have time to shop. Would like a solid state AMP with a built in ATU. Min 1000 Watts. Open to input folks! Thanks
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http://www.flexradio.com/amateur-products/powergenius-xl/
can be sent via USB output of the flex to the Amp/tuner
The connection to these Experts, using the FDX usb-ports works flawless, one of the best jobs FRS ever did...
My amp is under the table now and I control on/off standby/operate with the small applet.
Tuner or not, an important question: For me it's a must but others mileage may vary...
73, Jo
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Paul -W4PGM
I should also add that I operate the Flex and the SPE amp in a remote fashion 100% of the time.
If money were no object and I did not already have a good amp then I would get the Power Genius. Otherwise I would get a SPE 2K or 1.5K.
i also have KPA500 that works well with flex and the USB cable. Antennas are tuned to each band.
I find the 500 watts is sufficient. Now sitting at 329 worked with 327confirmed on my way to HR.
Yaesu Quadra - good for 1.2 KW SSB/CW. Very nice auto antenna switching by band to 4 output ports, ATU handles up to around 3:1. BCD output on Flex controls Quadra bandswitching.
Jerry W4UK
So unless you plan on moving your amp all the time, consider de-emphasizing weight.
Yes - DDUTIL does bandswitching (only) at present. I have the USB to BCD gadget but just haven't wired it up yet.
W4UK
I started with the 1K FA which was a great amp. Maxed out at about 1100 watts. However since I like CW and digital modes the amp simply could not handle digital mode activity. For example a rtty down of about 20 seconds takes it almost up to red-line temp.
So when the PGXL was announced I was excited, except for the price. However a deal came up on a new 2K FA that I could not turn down. It was almost $1000 off the new price making it about $1500 cheaper than the PGXL which still is not available.
So having the 2K FA now for a few months I have to say it is a great amp. I only had two concerns:
1) It will not do 1500 out key down in CW. It will do it for a short time then the protection takes over even though the heat is not really that high and it automatically reduces the power to the mid range or about 1100 out.
2) It was not integrated with the flex. This meant for true remote I had to pull together a webpage to control it with.
Considering my operating these two things are not too bad. I op CW as much as I can and the amp easily does 1500 out as long as I don't key down for long periods. I have managed to with my web page and a pi make the amp seem to be almost fully integrated.
When I was considering amps I seriously considered the RF amp from the Germans' I think called PA B26 and I might still look into one of these. From what I read in the news group and the web page it looks like they are getting 1500 watts with like 1.5 watts input. Because the FCC to get my 2K FA to do this I need about 30 watts in.
Anyway I fully agree that solid state is the way to go.
Mark - WS7M
Roger
1) Used OM Power 2500A (not too many of them around)
2) Used Alpha 87A with all mods/upgrades (it's a classic, totally idiot proof but not as robust as the OM Power)
3) Used Acom 2000a (the protection is a bit too picky and sometimes trips when using different stack combinations, not as robust as the OM Power)
4) Elecraft K1500 (things are getting really expensive for two amps)
4) Power Genius (not sure I want to place all my best in one amp, no ability to run M/S)
Haven't decided yet how to rank the K1500 vs the PGXL
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Peter