Gifted a nice radio
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jimsjinx2
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Gifted a nice radio
My son gave me his Yaesu 897D all mode radio, and the auto ant. tuner. It onlt puts out 25w on AM, and I would like to run a Texas Star 400V amp with it. Yeasu has a nice 1 KW amp, but at $4 grand, that ain't happenin'. The audio is so good, I'd love to try this on lsb and am. I'm and older member that had to re-register,so my old posts are gone. By the way, I can dial down the radios output to 1 watt. Thanks, jimsjinx2
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You need to be very careful.
I know most of the HF rigs have an ACC Jack or Remote Jack and usually the manual will talk about running a cable to the amp to balance things out.
I doubt there is anything like that on the Texas Star.
Just be careful you do not blow something up.
I have heard horror stories even though IT SHOULD HAVE WORKED.
I think $4,000 is too much but there are a number of reasons why the amplifier should be at least $2,000.
73, Frank 10 X-Ray 47
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I know most of the HF rigs have an ACC Jack or Remote Jack and usually the manual will talk about running a cable to the amp to balance things out.
I doubt there is anything like that on the Texas Star.
Just be careful you do not blow something up.
I have heard horror stories even though IT SHOULD HAVE WORKED.
I think $4,000 is too much but there are a number of reasons why the amplifier should be at least $2,000.
73, Frank 10 X-Ray 47
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You don't have to spend $4000 for an amp you can an amp that's designed to be used with a radio like that for around $950 or one that's a little smaller for $650.
Using a texas star with that radio would be like wearing a pair of sneakers with a tuxedo.
AL-811H
HF AMP, 800W, (4) 811A TUBES, US 120VAC
Ameritron AL-811H
$ 949.00 Each
Only the AMERITRON AL-811H gives you four fully neutralized 811A transmitting tubes. You get absolute stability and superb performance on higher bands that can’t be matched by un-neutralized tubes.
You also get efficient full-size heavy duty tank coils, computer grade capacitors, heavy duty high silicon core power transformer, slug tuned input coils, operate/standby switch, transmit LED, ALC, dual meters, QSK compatibility with QSK-5 option and much more!
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Output power: 800 Watts PEP, 600 Watts CW.
• All Band Operation: Covers 160-15 Meters including WARC bands. Can be user modified for12 and 10 Meters.
• Four 811A Tubes: Uses four rugged, fully neutralized low cost 811A PA tubes.
• Vertical Tube Mounting: Prevents shorting of tube filament/grid, prolongs tube life.
• Fully Neutralized: Improves stability and performance on higher bands.
• Input Tune Circuit: Adjustable rear panel slug tuned input circuit.
• ALC Control: Built-in adjustable ALC control.
• Vernier Reduction Drives: Tuning and loading reduction drives make tuning smooth and easy.
• Dual Illuminated Meters: Monitor vital operating functions.
• Heavy Duty Power Supply: 17 pounds, high silicone steel core transformer and computer grade filter capacitor gives 1700 Volts high voltage at no load and 1500 Volts at full load. Multi-Voltage Operation: User selectable for 100/110/120/210/220/230 VAC operation. Shipped with transformer installed and wired for 120 VAC for domestic model or 240 VAC for export model.
• Air-Cooled: Quiet pressurized ventilation keeps tubes safely cooled. QSK Compatible: Optional external electronic pin diode Transmit/Receive switch. QSK-5
• Attractive Lexan front decal
• One Year AMERITRON warranty.
• Dimensions: 8 ¼" x 13 ¾" x 15 ½".
• Operating Weight: 32 lbs.
• Made in USA
Using a texas star with that radio would be like wearing a pair of sneakers with a tuxedo.
AL-811H
HF AMP, 800W, (4) 811A TUBES, US 120VAC
Ameritron AL-811H
$ 949.00 Each
Only the AMERITRON AL-811H gives you four fully neutralized 811A transmitting tubes. You get absolute stability and superb performance on higher bands that can’t be matched by un-neutralized tubes.
You also get efficient full-size heavy duty tank coils, computer grade capacitors, heavy duty high silicon core power transformer, slug tuned input coils, operate/standby switch, transmit LED, ALC, dual meters, QSK compatibility with QSK-5 option and much more!
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Output power: 800 Watts PEP, 600 Watts CW.
• All Band Operation: Covers 160-15 Meters including WARC bands. Can be user modified for12 and 10 Meters.
• Four 811A Tubes: Uses four rugged, fully neutralized low cost 811A PA tubes.
• Vertical Tube Mounting: Prevents shorting of tube filament/grid, prolongs tube life.
• Fully Neutralized: Improves stability and performance on higher bands.
• Input Tune Circuit: Adjustable rear panel slug tuned input circuit.
• ALC Control: Built-in adjustable ALC control.
• Vernier Reduction Drives: Tuning and loading reduction drives make tuning smooth and easy.
• Dual Illuminated Meters: Monitor vital operating functions.
• Heavy Duty Power Supply: 17 pounds, high silicone steel core transformer and computer grade filter capacitor gives 1700 Volts high voltage at no load and 1500 Volts at full load. Multi-Voltage Operation: User selectable for 100/110/120/210/220/230 VAC operation. Shipped with transformer installed and wired for 120 VAC for domestic model or 240 VAC for export model.
• Air-Cooled: Quiet pressurized ventilation keeps tubes safely cooled. QSK Compatible: Optional external electronic pin diode Transmit/Receive switch. QSK-5
• Attractive Lexan front decal
• One Year AMERITRON warranty.
• Dimensions: 8 ¼" x 13 ¾" x 15 ½".
• Operating Weight: 32 lbs.
• Made in USA
