Speaking of linears and 10 meters............
When I started (1955) no one could spell QRP let alone define it. However 10
meters was wide open. CQ published an article about a little AM rig that was
called the "10-9er" which was a 6AQ5 modulated by a 6AQ5. supposed to run 9
watts on 10 meters, crystal controlled. I built it and ran it with a Morrow
5BR1 converter in my '49 Ford Club Coupe, with an 8' whip. Don't think I ever
moved anyone's S-meter, but if I could hear'em, I could talk to'em! And they
all claimed my audio was so strong I sounded as if I was in the same room!
When 10 meters is open, the only amplifier we need is a 2N2222 stage after the
VFO buffer stage, feeding a dipole up about 16 feet, and we can work the
world!
It's a good thing people don't believe what history teaches us, otherwise
Linear Amp makers would be broke! Instead, they are getting rich, and still
raising their prices higher than ever before..............
Still find it hard to believe hams will eagerly pay $2000 to $6000 for a
linear, yet gripe when a great little kit costs more than $50.
Bill, K5BDZ
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