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Review Summary For : ACOM 1000
Reviews: 198MSRP: 3250 USD
Description:
HF+6M Linear Amplifier

The ACOM 1000 HF Linear Amplifier is the world's best value in an amateur HF amplifier. The ACOM 1000 gives you a comfortable 1000 watts output on all amateur bands from 160 through 6 meters.
Power Output: 1000W PEP or continuous carrier, no mode limit. Uses single 4CX800A (GU74B)
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.acom-bg.com
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ON4WIY Rating: 2009-06-22
BEST AMP ON THE MARKET !!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought my Acom 3 years ago and no regrets !!
The best value for your money and excellent service.
I had a problem connecting my ft857,just call Stan lz1iu and he will help you out!!! an hour after my mail I could solved the problem.
And yes I now some om's never get satisfied,but if you need more power buy the ACOM 2000 INSTEAD COMPLANING!
73's on4wiy wim
W5SL Rating: 2009-06-05
Excellent amp Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had recent experience using ACOM 1000s on the DXpedition at VK9LA. They were very reliable. This amp is very quick and easy to tune with no problem matching to the temporary antennas we used. They run very quietly, a big plus in a room with more than one operating station.

I would recommend this amp to anyone.
ON6ZK Rating: 2009-06-05
terrible Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I very disappointed in my Acom 1000.
I bought an Acom 1000 about 2 years ago as a back - up amplifier because I als have a superb Alpha 99 ( THIS IS THE BEST AMP EVER !!!!).
ANyway , the Acom 1000 was eldom used here. Recently I connected it to my old FT101 ZD Yaesu , it it worked quite ok. But after some time now , switching on the amp gave the following result: it didn't fire up again and always switched to protectionmode and gave following indications BNFO2 en PN07 ..... I don't realy know what that means....
Sending an email to Acom they didn't tell me much ...... this service is very poor .
Never an Acom again , that's for sure !
I will have a friend going to fix it in a few days.
I ordered a new 3CX800A tube to replace the probably broken in this lousy Acom 1000.
When it is fixed I'm thinking about selling it for a low price ..... I don't want to sell something that is broken , but I don't feel like keeping it anyway.
NJ0F Rating: 2009-05-29
Amp for life Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I just received my second Acom 1000 this week. I had a few of these over the years and operated from some remote and harsh environments with an Acom.
These amps are tough and foolproof.
Will at Acom takes great care of his customers, and always walks the extra mile.
Buy an Acom. You will NOT be disappointed.
M0TTB Rating: 2009-03-20
Stress free QRO Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
100+ reviews, all 5/5, not even the usual personal gripe type of review to knock the rating that you see elsewhere, amazing!!...and I'm afraid this review doesn't buck the trend either.

I can drive with 20w or so for full U.K. limit, so along with myself, the radio, the amp and my neighbours all have a stress free life. The only thing under pressure is my desk!!

Absolutely bombproof, you can't really damage it even if you try. Runs so quiet you won't know it's on, no thumps or any other scary noises as you tx, fan is genuinely quiet not just advertising blurb quiet.

Improvements? Be nice to have positive/firm operating buttons, they don't cry out 'quality' compared to the rest of the amp. Audible beep when a fault is triggered?

Great service from Ron at vine antennas, his reputation is as well founded as this amp.

PA0O Rating: 2009-03-05
Profesional clean power Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Very professional build stable, quiet and easy to tune. I have no interference when running full power. That was not the case with my home build AMP's in the past. It gives a clean signal!
Though i had my problem with PMR meter a cracked SMD C more an EEC related problem with the idiot lead less solder rules. And antenna relay TR2B error. Have seen the internal it is a fine piece of equipment. Acom service is very good. It is a pleasure to deal with Stanimir and Vine.
VK4FW Rating: 2009-02-28
Brilliant workmanship Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Having now owned one for the last 8 months I have had time to really spend some time double checking the ways this amp has been built..... impressive to say the least......... so much so I purchased a second one and we will use them both on the upcoming dxpedition to VK9LA.
Perhaps I will give a short review on how they perform after I return.
ON5ZO Rating: 2009-01-21
No regrets - good amp Time Owned: more than 12 months.
If you're looking for an amplifier and the ACOM 1000 fits your needs and budget: don't hesitate and buy one.
I thought it over for a long time but it's three years and 55 000 HF contacts later, and I am very happy I bought this amp.
No problems, good protection, almost no noise.
No regrets and I've enjoyed QRO with this amplifier.
- Franki ON5ZO
OE4VIE Rating: 2009-01-13
Perfect amplifier Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use it since nearly 1 1/2 years, only had a small problem with a relay after a short time using it, which was solved by ACOM Bulgaria within a short time. ACOM service is perfectly, they give you all support you need. I use it rough in many CW contests, QSK is wonderful silent working. This linear is built like a tank. A good choice if you are looking for a 1 kW linear amplifier.
F6DEX Rating: 2008-12-22
Extremely good Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Having it since one year. Extremely stable, and no problem (forget it) amplifier. One of my best purchase in HAM radio.