Quote Originally Posted by N8YX View Post
Avoid long carrier-mode operation, especially AM. Reduce power to no more than 100w (unmodulated) out if you do choose to run this mode via AL84.

Sorry we didn't get to stay longer at Breezeshooters. My "haul" was in the form of 800+ lbs of power tools from 'DSG's father's estate. All had to be disassembled, cleaned and loaded into the car for the return trip to Ohio. In addition, I got put to work with the chain saw...cutting up old cabinets, 4 by 4s and other burnables. To say I was beat at the end of the day is a very big understatement.
Thanks Fred.

I had a hunch when you stopped by that you weren't staying long. Not sure why, maybe I just picked up on some vibes or some body language. Sorry you couldn't stick around for lunch, but maybe next year you'll have more time. Shame of it was, that's the best overall weather that Breezeshooters has had for years, but attendance was clearly down. OTOH, I sold most of what I brought with me, including some of the "table fodder" that I've had for a long time... figured it would never sell, just make the table look good. Go figure.

I don't plan to do any AM with the amp, and of course, considering that it's running on sweep tubes, minimal key-down time for tuning is a must. (I pretty much knew that even before I downloaded the manual from BAMA). Actually, the main reason I wanted it was for 160. I was hearing some EU stations last winter, but they couldn't hear me. Antenna work (especially on the radial field) is a spring/summer/fall must, but the extra "oomph" isn't going to hurt.