Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-21 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: I think the 125 dollars or so that I have in my HBC amp was money well spent. I even stylized it to match the 1500 with a black panel and some blue LED band indicators! 73, Michael, W4HIJ Michael, Do you have any photos of your completed amp? My

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-21 Thread Bob Logan
Do you have a link for the HBC amp? I've looking for something around 100 watts for my 1500. Thanks for any help. Bob, NZ5A Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Tim McDonough N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: I think the 125 dollars

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-21 Thread Bob Logan
Just answered my own Q. HBC = Homebrew Challenge. So many acronyms fly across here, i don't think hardly think them through anymore. Sorry for waste of bandwidth. Bob, NZ5A Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 9:39 PM, Bob Logan bob.loga...@yahoo.com wrote: Do you have a link for the

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Ron Hahn (EI2JP)
On 11/28/2011 5:37 AM, Terry Fox wrote: Brian: Try the HF Projects Super Packer Pro kit. It should cost less, does auto-band-tuning (the micro does frequency counter thing), and is available from Virgil here in the US. Virgil is redesigning a new version now, and taking orders for the next

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Ron Hahn (EI2JP) ei...@dhco.org wrote: On 11/28/2011 5:37 AM, Terry Fox wrote: Brian: Try the HF Projects Super Packer Pro kit. It should cost less, does auto-band-tuning (the micro does frequency counter thing), and is available from Virgil here in the

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Tony Estep
On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM, Ron Hahn (EI2JP) ei...@dhco.org wrote: ...do you have a link for this kit?.. == http://site.hfprojectsyahoo.com/hf_packer-amp Tony KT0NY http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ___

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Michael Tondee
As I stated in my last post on this subject I am enjoying the heck out of my 80-10 meter 50 watt amp which is based on the ARRL Homebrew challenge winner from a few months back. I think I neglected to mention that the PCB for this amp is available from Hobby PCB and there is a whole Yahoo

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: that the PCB for this amp is available from Hobby PCB and there is a whole Yahoo group devoted to the HBC projects ( ARRL HBC) where a full BOM and all kinds of additional help is available. Perhaps it's just me but searching does not find this

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-12-03 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
Never mind. (fat fingers) Tim N9PUZ On 12/3/2011 10:05 PM, Tim McDonough N9PUZ wrote: On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: that the PCB for this amp is available from Hobby PCB and there is a whole Yahoo group devoted to the HBC projects ( ARRL HBC) where a full BOM and all kinds of

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Don
- From: Terry Fox Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:37 PM To: Brian Lloyd ; FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500 Brian: Try the HF Projects Super Packer Pro kit. It should cost less, does auto-band-tuning (the micro does frequency counter thing

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Ray, K9DUR
Dan, (Q.) Do you know what is required to obtain FCC Type Acceptance for sale in USA? (A.) See FCC Rules Regulations sections 97.315 97.317. The actual application process is spelled out in Part 2 of the Rules Regulations. (Q.) Does a kit get around some of the costs and certification

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Tony Estep
On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM, Terry Fox t...@knology.net wrote: ...Virgil is redesigning a new version now, and taking orders for the next run == There's a super-packer Yahoo group where you can get full info and pre-order the next version. The 35 watt version is available, but he

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM, Terry Fox t...@knology.net wrote: ...Virgil is redesigning a new version now, and taking orders for the next run == There's a super-packer Yahoo group where you can get full

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
On 11/28/2011 10:15 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: I plan to get at least one of the Super Packer Pro V3 when it becomes available. I only posted that other link because: - it was interesting; - it appears to be well constructed; - it appears to be available now. I sincerely hope that

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread dan edwards
that's an interesting final...a pair of RD-100's in push pull with 48 volts on the drains.. 73, w5xz, dan --- On Mon, 11/28/11, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500 To: FlexRadio reflector

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-28 Thread Michael Tondee
I went with a 50 watt amp based on the ARRL Homebrew challenge winner from a view months ago. It covers 80-10 meters and was working beautifully with my 1500. Jim Veatch WA2EUJ designed it and made two runs of PCB/ parts kits. I got a 2nd run kit and although the combination parts PCB kits

[Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-27 Thread Brian Lloyd
Someone sent me this link today. It looks like the bee's knees for the 1500. http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma-pa100/ -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA)

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-27 Thread Clay W7CE
It looks nice. The price isn't bad either. Too bad it doesn't support 6M. 73, Clay W7CE On 11/27/2011 4:39 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: Someone sent me this link today. It looks like the bee's knees for the 1500. http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma-pa100/

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-27 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
At about $535 USD it's not a bad price either. Looks nicely laid out. Tim N9PUZ On 11/27/2011 6:39 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: Someone sent me this link today. It looks like the bee's knees for the 1500. http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma-pa100/ ___

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-27 Thread K0DAN
Do you know what is required to obtain FCC Type Acceptance for sale in USA? Does a kit get around some of the costs and certification issues? 73 k0dan -Original Message- From: Brian Lloyd Sent: November 27, 2011 06:39 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

2011-11-27 Thread Terry Fox
boards - another good buy. 73s Terry, WB4JFI -Original Message- From: Brian Lloyd Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 7:39 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500 Someone sent me this link today. It looks like the bee's knees for the 1500. http