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KC0W

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"Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« on: March 18, 2023, 01:49:45 AM »

  I don't know if I would hang my head in shame or be proud to say that over the air. This company makes 11 HF amplifiers but the posted technical specifications about any of them would fit in a thimble............Would you be proud to say you are running "an octopus"?

 https://embamplifiers.com/index.php?rt=product/category&path=71 


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NA4IT

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2023, 04:15:11 AM »

Maybe it transmits on all bands at once, hence the Octopus!
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K1KIM

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2023, 06:57:18 AM »

WOW

$1.10 per Watt. Never seen that before.  ::) ::) ::)
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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2023, 08:24:41 AM »

  I don't know if I would hang my head in shame or be proud to say that over the air. This company makes 11 HF amplifiers but the posted technical specifications about any of them would fit in a thimble............Would you be proud to say you are running "an octopus"?

 https://embamplifiers.com/index.php?rt=product/category&path=71 


                                                                     Tom KH0/KC0W

Their helpline  email is a gmail account.  That's a red flag for me.

W3PX

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2023, 08:31:18 AM »

A couple more red flags:

The amplifiers require an output filter to meet FCC specs. Additional cost, many won't bother.

Output is called "wattage" instead of "power".

There was a description of how many "Bird Watts" the amplifiers could do. I guess as opposed to "Dosy" watts lol. I'm surprised there wasn't a spec for "dead key" and "swing".

I couldn't find any "About Us" information or a name and call sign anywhere, even those these amps are designed for hams.

These things have CB written all over them.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2023, 08:52:18 AM by W3PX »
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N7EKU

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2023, 08:32:53 AM »

No low pass filters :-(

But I guess you can design, build, and provide your own.
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W3PX

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2023, 08:42:52 AM »

Maybe it transmits on all bands at once, hence the Octopus!

You win the internet today!
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VE7RF

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2023, 09:40:05 AM »

No low pass filters :-(

But I guess you can design, build, and provide your own.

Some models have LP filters..and some don't.  Read the fine print.   Some models don't come with the 50 V power supply either..and some do.
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WA3SKN

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2023, 10:08:19 AM »

"Needs a low pass filter to comply with the FCC if applicable"... this says it all.
Comes with used 50v 20a power supply, rated at 1000w in and 600w out, but draws 18a and rated 300w out CW... etc.,etc.
Control operator responsible for proper operation.  That means YOU.  Maybe there is a reason FCC does not approve of it.  And they start building the amp after you order it.
I'll pass on this one.

-Mike.
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K0IZ

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2023, 12:00:11 PM »

Nice meters.  Saw some just like it on eBay. 
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VE7RF

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2023, 09:47:18 PM »

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KA4WJA

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2023, 06:40:47 AM »

Yep, marketed to the CB crowd, whether for 11m or for those on the amateur bands!  :(


And, I'm a pretty smart guy....but...
But, could someone please tell me what does this mean?

I guess as opposed to "Dosy" watts lol.

I've seen others here-abouts use this term, and I assumed it was a mispelling of "Duesy", referring to the reverent slang for the wonderful ole' Duesenberg automobile?
But, I admit I'm confused here.
So, help a fellow ham out.

What the heck are you guys talking about?  :)


Thanks.

73,
John,  KA4WJA
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W3PX

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2023, 06:42:39 AM »

Seek and you shall find . . .

https://www.dosy.com/
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KA4WJA

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2023, 06:46:38 AM »

Ah, it's a watt meter.  (Kinda' makes my thoughts of a Duesenberg, look idiotic, huh?)

Thank you Frank!
Seek and you shall find . . .

https://www.dosy.com/
I learned something new today.  :)

73,
John,  KA4WJA
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KM4AH

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Re: "Amplifier here is the OCTOPUS"
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2023, 07:44:57 AM »

I still don't understand why ya'll are so obsessed with CB'ers.
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