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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