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AB4IQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2012 04:25
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Rock Solid
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I finally decided to bite the bullet and look for a refurbished Alpha 87A from RF Concepts since my old amp decided to quit working. I called Molly and she had one and said the tubes were a little weak but it did look good. To make a long story short they replaced the tubes and I had it in several days. I could not believe the packaging because it was really packed well. When I finally got the amp out of the box I thought it was a new one. It works as good as it looks needless to say. The amp is built like a tank and so far I have been able to work Malpelo (My last one for #1 Honor roll) only 19 times so far. The auto tune function is really slick and this amp should last me a long time until I get a 9500.
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KJ4UY
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 16, 2012 15:26
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Had the Alpha 87A since 1992 and love it.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased the Alpha 87A in 1992 and will always have it. It has been returned for updates, a couple of lightning strikes, pin diodes, etc., but always returned in great shape. I have also owned the Alpha 374 % Alpha 77, but this one is the best. Service has always been excellent and Molly and Brad really care about their cleints satisfaction.
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W0KH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 15, 2012 20:15
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Alpha 87A
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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WØKH
I bought my 87A new back in 1988 and I have NEVER had a lick of trouble with it. When I want to work a new DX station it's nice to know I will get the contact made.
Thanks Alpha
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WB0BBY
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 28, 2011 06:42
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What a wonderful amp
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned my Alpha 87A for over 10 years. In that 10 year period, not one problem. I enjoy phone but RTTY is my preference. I installed the fan kit and the amp just floats along without any problems at "full" output. If anyone is thinking about the purchase of a pre-owned amplifier, don't think twice about this one.
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8P6SL
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 22, 2011 08:41
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Simply Fantastic
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I acquired this amp from a retired ham. This is my first experience with an amp after 23 years of being licensed. The performance of the 87A is unbelievable. It moves effortlessly from band to band and it's output is achieved without any effort. It is used mainly in SSB and the exhaust is always cool even when the ambient temperature is 28-29 degrees Celsius. The Alpha 87A is a powerhouse with grace, flexiblity and speed. It can be described as the athlete amongst HF amplifiers.Was received DOA but was repaired by RF Concepts... more on that in the repair section. Thanks to Molly Hardman and Petar. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Alpha 87A and the out of this world customer service from Molly Hardman and the RF Concepts team. Great product..keep the good work up.
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K4VUD
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Rating: 0/5
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Jan 3, 2011 02:58
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still a piece of junk
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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PIN Diodes fault #9 will drive you crazy. Unless you really like opening up a 90lbs. thing often to tinker inside, buy a different amp. This model is junk.
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DL8OBF
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 17, 2010 04:30
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Great Amp and solid performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a great amp. The automatic features are awesome and it is easy to use. It has lots of "safety features". Why am I giving a "4" instead of a "5":
- A new ACOM2000 is rougly the same price tag but a bit easier to use
- The Tubes in the Alpha87 are expensive (at least compared to a pair of GU74Bs, which is used in most competitor products)
- My particular Amp had some arcing issues on 40m, I had to ship it back to Co and finally found some spare contacts to put in parallel to solve the issue)
So ultimately: If you can get hold of it at a good price then go for it!
Vy 73
Uwe, DL8OBF
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W9QNE
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 16, 2010 21:50
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Wonderfull Amp
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought the Alpha 87A April 27, 2009 & it is the best amp I have ever used & my 4th Alpha. I can't wait to try the 9500
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KC1SQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 23, 2010 04:28
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Never Disappoints
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've used my 87A for many years now (bought it new in 2000 or so). I've driven it with a Kenwood TS-850, now an Icom 756ProII & Drake C Twins and a Drake TR4C. Just works, never disappoints.
Best 73's
KC1SQ
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SM5HUA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2010 12:54
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Excellent!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Had my Alpha 87a now for a couple of months, its the very last production run and only 2 years old. Works excellent and I have it located in my attic using alpha remote to control it. Easily gives 1500W out with 45-50W drive, a bit higher drive and 2KW carrier measured on my LP-100A. With todays tube prices there's no need to overrun it.
Mine has all the mods done from factory and seems to be nothing but a work horse :) Back in the early 80'ies I had a 374 wich worked equally good. Really like the quality of Alpha, nothing to complain about.
73s de Peter SM5HUA
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