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K3VR
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 12, 2007 17:33
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5 Year Review
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I don't like to be hasty, but after 5 years it's safe to say this is a great amp. I also own a Henry 3K Premier and the Alpha 99 is smaller, quieter, and easier to tune than my Henry. The Alpha also has a great built-in peak reading watt meter. Nice job Alpha!
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KF7NN
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 22, 2007 17:33
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always there
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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this is a 7 year review, bought it back in 2000
for half of what they are now. Alpha was going to charge me $40 for the auxillary fan but when i got it they didnt charge me and said it was thrown in since i waited another week for delivery. came in 2 big boxes and worked great first time i set it up and still works that way today although i dont use it much, maybe 1 or twice a week for a contact or 2. I never liked the tune indicator and just tune it for max blast
and run with it. i have tuned it into some strange loads and it never once didnt forget to let me know about it by immediately going into fault mode for 4 seconds. one thing i wish is that it warms up faster, 4 minutes is a long time when you first hear the dx and have to wait to warm up the amp while attempting to work the dx with 100 watts.
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KK7AC
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 3, 2007 18:48
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5 Year review
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Ua, well, it's been about 5 plus years now and nothing new. So many Q's I cant count and as many hours providing flawless performance. This is the Glock of amplifiers; no frills, durable, reliable, trustworthy and works every time. period. If you want a "real" amplifier that will be the envy of all that hear it and those that see it, get one of these or it's variants. QRO or Henry are in this class, then there is the rest.
Price should be no object once you decide to "step up to the plate" and play hard ball with the big boys. Otherwise, make your way to the girls slow pitch softball field and play with them.
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KC2GUY
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 22, 2007 12:54
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THE BEST Quality and SERVICE
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a three year update on my Alpha 99. I thought an update was important as these amps are not a small investment.
I think its well accepted that Alpha makes the best quality HF amps, period. When you own one, you know you have the Rolls Royce of power amps.
I sent my amp in for the three year check up, as the standby switch was taking longer each week to go 'green' into QRO mode.
Alpha did a very detailed bench evaluation of my amp, and looked over every aspect of it. Along the way, they kept me well informed of all the specs, condition of tubes, ect.
They replaced a capacitor in the switch, and a few other minor tweeks. The amp was delivered exactly on schedule. They even called to make sure everything was ok..... more attentive then many doctor's offices! On 160 it was misbehaving. They walked me through a few steps, and at the end, it was my fault for having a loose connection in my coax. They were so patient, professional, and helpful as usual. There is no better service anywhere. I am as happy with my Alpha as the first day it arrived. It runs smooth as silk, and the tubes are still strong. So, if you want the best, amp that has a great warranty and equally great staff to back it, with SUPURB customer service, Go Alpha. It will surely stay in your shack forever, while other equiptment may come and go.
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W7PTT
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 7, 2006 12:07
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Great Amplifier
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have owned my Alpha 99 for about 9 months now. It is a very straightforward amp to operate. It is very easy to tune. I have made alot of DX contacts with this amplifier. If I was to buy another amp, I would definately buy an Alpha. The new 8100 is what is replacing the Alpha 99.
When the 3Y0X team went to Peter One Island, they took Alpha 99 Amplifiers. They wanted an amplifier that would be reliable and would operate hour after hour after hour. I would imagine the new Alpha 8100 will be every bit as good as the Alpha 99.
73
Bill
W7PTT
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N4DEK
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Rating: 2/5
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Nov 19, 2006 21:33
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great amp but..........
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Bought mine brand new from Alpha and the amp performed as promised but I felt that after paying $4K+ for an amplifier that I should have at least received the correct owners manual but I never did. Alot of promises from Alpha but they never did supply me with an updated manual. Finally got sick and tired of waiting and just sold the amp. Using a Commander now and I love it. And it came with the correct owners manual. Wake up Alpha.
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N4SL
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 14, 2006 20:10
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5 year update
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my 99 for almost 5 years and it's still as beautimous as the day I got it. Fantabulous.
Carry on.
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NL7FK
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 22, 2006 22:34
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I got a tank on my desk!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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All I can say is WOW!!!!
This amp is a tank and works like a fine instrument. I have owned Ameritron, Dentron, and QRO legal limit amps in the past and they cannot even come close to this amplifier. The tuning is one of the easiest I have ever used. The fit and finish of the interior and exterior is supurb. The output is totally amazing. I am getting legal limit with less than 50 watts of drive! The metering is right on and easy to read. The protection circuits work great. I know this because I put them through the test. (Not on purpose mind you.) The manual is easy to read and understand and will take you from unpacking to having a QSO at full power.
I was a bit nervous putting down $4600.00 for an amp with so many other less expensive amps on the market but the sales team at Alpha made my decision easy. When I ordered the amp I was told there was an eight week lag time. I was surprised when the amp showed up at my door in about a month. Once I put the amp in line I knew that I made a good choice.
The amp works like a champ and the extra headroom is nice to have. I actually belive one could key down at full power all day with out a problem this amp is built that good. The blowers on my amp are nice and quiet. The QSK works as smooth as silk. Note that the once optional fan is now standard. The vacume relays are nice and quiet and nearly silent. I love this amp!
Maybe is is true that you get what you pay for.
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K7UA
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 20, 2006 14:18
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Great amp
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've had my Alpha 99 for about two months now. Excellent amp. Full 1500 watts out with only 50 watts of drive. I had a problem after one day of operation with my amp. The customer service was excellent. All is well. I'm perfectly happy with it.
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PA1K
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 19, 2006 07:19
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great amp, fantastic service
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have an Alpha 99, wich is a very good amp.
A few weeks ago the High voltage meter was not working anymore.
I send a mail to Alpha and Molly personal take great care of sending me 5 new resistors one of them was cousing this problem, the other 4 were a modification.
A very clear instruction came with the parts how to replace them.
The 99 HV meter is working great again.
It is sure the best brand of amplifier to buy.
Thanks to Alpha radio products for great service
Bert PA1K
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