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Category: Amplifiers: RF Power - HF & HF+6M

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Review Summary For : Alpha 76A
Reviews: 6MSRP:
Description:
HF Linear Amplifier
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.rkrdesignsllc.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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KC8HXO Rating: 2022-10-14
Dandy! Great quality, reliable workhorse. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Mine had some issues. Once I sorted them, it’s superb. QUIET. She never even breaks a sweat at 1KW. I have a STOUT 240V line.....it will expose weaknesses in anything down stream, so buckle up, and enjoy the ride. They have moved into “screaming deal” territory on the used market.
K5INI Rating: 2021-12-25
Well worth the investment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Easy warm up - found the recommended factory settings
were very close to the used frequencies. Easily would
recommend this or the CA model
N3TTT Rating: 2017-10-27
Great amp! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is my first amp but I have used the Alpha 89 & 91B before. It works great and is very forgiving. 1kw out with no issues.
W8NIC Rating: 2017-03-13
BUILT TO LAST !!!!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
1kw all day long with 40w drive on 20 and 40m. Cooling system is by far the best I've seen. I've had a few amps in the past and this oldie but goodie tops them all. Too bad the tubes are expensive but if you don't abuse this amp, tubes will last a very long time.
If you find one for around $1200.00 SNAG IT !!!
KG5W Rating: 2013-05-28
Two 8874 Amplifier Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I am the third owner of this amp, and it is a great one! I like its looks and performance, as it has often outperformed other amps with more power. I chase dx often with it but most of the time, I ragchew with my other friends on 3.810. I have convinced my other buddies to also get Alpha amps, as they are built like the proverbial tank. I have had my fair share of forgetting to switch antennas, not changing the bandswitch, and other "pilot errors", but this amp is very forgiving and keeps on performing. I would trade or sell it, as it has found it's home in my shack. Don't waste your time, get an Alpha. Just simply the best amplifier there is, bar none
K7NM Rating: 2013-01-26
Great 2 Tube Workhorse Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned this amplifier for 10 years and the most it has required is a set of new electrolytic capacitors in the high voltage (one failed as an open circuit). Even with 2 tubes it is a power house and very stable under all load conditions!