HF Amplifiers: Making the Right Choice

One of the most exciting ways to boost your radio performance is by investing in high-quality linear amplifiers. These amplifiers not only help you transmit with more power but also improve signal clarity and range. This week, we're thrilled to present a comprehensive video review of a selection of top-notch linear amplifiers available at Martin Lynch and Sons. Running order: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What is a Linear Amplifier? 00:50 - Valve vs Solid State 01:14 - Solid State Pros 02:10 - Solid State Cons 03:45 - Valve Pros 05:38 - Valve Cons 07:00 - Valve Overview 07:30 - Valve Options 09:04 - Solid State Options 09:55 - Intended Use 12:08 - Space 13:15 - Maintenance 13:45 - Overview Valve vs Solid State 14:25 - Acom 1000 (£2,599) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/acom-1000-160-6m-linear-amplifier-pd-5850 15:30 - Acom 2000A (£5,200) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/acom-2000a-automatic-hf-linear-amplifier-pd-5848 16:50 - Model Design Changes 17:25 - Acom 1200S (£3,100) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/acom-a1200s-pd-8151 18:25 - Acom 500S (£2,599) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/acom-500s-solid-state-160-4-m-linear-amplifier 19:30 - SPE Linears 19:45 - SPE 1.3K-FA ATU (£3,959) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/spe-expert-1-3k-fa-with-atu 20:00 - SPE 1.3K-FA ATU (£4,399) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/spe-expert-1-5k-fa-v3-0-linear-amplifier-pd-7765-38895020-9777 20:25 - SPE 2K-FA (£5,749) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/spe-expert-2k-fa-2-kw-solid-state-fully-automatic-linear-amplifier-pd-5795-38895627-11788 21:00 - Flex Power Genius XL (£6,899) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/flex-powergenius-xl-pd-7436 22:30 - RF-Kit RF2K-S (£5,799) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/rfkit 23:40 - Which is right for you? 23:55 - Prize Winner 25:05 - Summary Ham Radio Store: http://www.hamradio.co.uk/ Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hamradiouk Follow us on Twitter: @HamRadioUK https://twitter.com/HamRadioUK