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I am waiting for the right solid state linear to make the move away from tube amps. Here is a list of features I would like to have in order of importance:

1.) Power - at least 1200 watts out. I use an 40 year old SB-220 almost every day 80-10 for DXing. That power level is adequate for 80 meter DXing. I
     have separate amps for 160 and 6 but would like to see a 160-6 meter solid state amp. It does not need full power for RTTY as I usually run my
     amps at reduced power in that mode;

2.) Quiet - Fan and blower noise is a major distraction;

3.) SWR tolerance - up to 1.75 or 2 to 1 without an external tuner;

4.) Auto band switching - follow the rig;

5.) Remote control head and remote control ability;

6.) QSK - relatively unimportant, I use a foot switch;

7.) Price - competitive - I would rather buy American and spend my money for US equipment.

73 Dennis W0JX  

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[NK7Z]

I have a short review, and some heat/cool graphs of the ALS-1306 at:
http://nk7z.net/review-of-ameritrons-als-1306-amplifier/
I also have it connected to my K3, and it is now working great, follows
the bands, etc.

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
http://www.nk7z.net

On 03/17/2017 03:38 PM, Dennis W0JX via Elecraft wrote:

> I am waiting for the right solid state linear to make the move away from tube amps. Here is a list of features I would like to have in order of importance:
>
> 1.) Power - at least 1200 watts out. I use an 40 year old SB-220 almost every day 80-10 for DXing. That power level is adequate for 80 meter DXing. I
>      have separate amps for 160 and 6 but would like to see a 160-6 meter solid state amp. It does not need full power for RTTY as I usually run my
>      amps at reduced power in that mode;
>
> 2.) Quiet - Fan and blower noise is a major distraction;
>
> 3.) SWR tolerance - up to 1.75 or 2 to 1 without an external tuner;
>
> 4.) Auto band switching - follow the rig;
>
> 5.) Remote control head and remote control ability;
>
> 6.) QSK - relatively unimportant, I use a foot switch;
>
> 7.) Price - competitive - I would rather buy American and spend my money for US equipment.
>
> 73 Dennis W0JX
>
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