Ken: I also have a 425...the version with the QSK/PTT-VOX switch on the
front, and found it to be a solid performer in every respect. I still have
it on the desk, but I use it now as a back-up to the ACOM 2000A. The 2000A
will do full contest duty in RTTY at legal limit and with auto-tune to boot.
Not cheap, but then nothing really good is!
Ron N6IE
www.N6IE.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown@hawaiiantel.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] LEGAL LIMIT PLUS AMP ALPHA 77D
>I don't know which Titan K4TAX is referring to, since there have been at
> least three incarnations of the Titan, with a few versions of each,
> having minor changes as the design evolved. (At least that is the case
> with the 425 Titan)
>
> I have a Titan 425. It is a real nice amplifier. QSK is great when
> operated with Ten-Tec rigs using T-T keying loop. I would not call the
> Titan 425 a full power contest duty amplifier. You cannot run it at 1500
> watts output in near continuous duty, such as in RTTY mode. Even in CW
> mode it is pushing it to operate at full legal output for extended
> periods of CQing. (probably not good operating practice anyway)
>
> My Titan 425 is the biggest amplifier I have, and I would like to have a
> bigger one for contest service. Not to exceed the legal power output
> limit, but rather to have just a bit more high duty cycle full power
> capability. I don't regret buying my Titan 425 and it is not for sale. I
> think it is a great amplifier. You'd probably like one too. Still, for
> contesting it could be just a bit more stout.
>
> DE N6KB
>
> Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
>> The Tentec Titan is hard to beat. A real proven workhorse. Two control
>> lines between the Orion and the Titan plus one coax cable and you are
>> full
>> QSK at legal limit.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Looking for feedback on the various top shelf legal limit amps. Would
>>> like
>>> to find a Alpha 77 in good working order, but am interested in other
>>> possibilities. Commander 2500 magnum, Alpha 8100, Acom 2000 etc. I have
>>> heard that the
>>> Svetlana 4cx800 tubes are getting hard to get, what are your thoughts?
>>> What
>>> is the contesters amp of choice? Will be using it with my Orion .Any
>>> info
>>> greatly appreciated. Please reply direct to _W1DXH@AOL.COM_
>>> (mailto:W1DXH@AOL.COM)
>>>
>>>
>>> 73'S TNX,
>>> STEVE W1DXH
>>>
>>>
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