Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier to build

2006-12-09 Thread David C Dawson
Do you think this kit can be made to to full QSK? On Fri, Dec 08, 2006 at 11:49:11PM -0600, Mike Short wrote: > I just assembled the AN762. It is an easy build, although the directions > are nowhere > Near Elecraft quality. I had to go between the drawings and the schematics > some to figure out w

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier to build

2006-12-09 Thread w2bvh
FWIW on the AN762. I built one about 4-5 year ago and had nothing but trouble with it. Got almost no support from the supplier. Finally gave up on it. A couple of months ago I finally built up the courage to dump it in the trash. Sometimes you get the bear sometimes the bear gets you. GL & 73

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier to build

2006-12-09 Thread Larry Phipps
FWIW. I built one of the CCI amps (don't recall which one at the moment), and I was not very impressed with the input or output return loss. I have a plot from my VNA if interested. Distortion was fine, but the match was terrible. Larry N8LP Paul - VE1DY wrote: Hi Mike, The AN762 has spar

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier to build

2006-12-09 Thread Paul - VE1DY
Hi Mike, The AN762 has sparked my interest too. I have several low power rigs besides my K2. Can the power output be easily adjusted to say 25w, and if condx warrant, crank it up or down on the fly? Also, I take it you need to build a set of low pass filters for every band you plan to operate.

RE: [Elecraft] Amplifier to build

2006-12-08 Thread Mike Short
I just assembled the AN762. It is an easy build, although the directions are nowhere Near Elecraft quality. I had to go between the drawings and the schematics some to figure out what went Where. The amplifier modules are pretty robust, and well designed. Very good quality stuff. I recommend th