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

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Review Summary For : Henry 1KD-5
Reviews: 6MSRP: 695.00
Description:
80-10m Linear amplifier, uses (1) 3-500Z
Product is not in production
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W0BKR Rating: 2019-09-16
Great Amp! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Amp is built like a tank. 80-10 meters (wish it did have 160). Single 3-500 tube, and easy to tune up. Tuned input so it works with most if not all radios. Robust band switching control, easy for it to loaf along with 800w output. They run 700-900$ used, so if you see one cheaper, you might consider. Likely if not abused, will outlast you.
W3HD Rating: 2008-07-04
Excellent Older Amp Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'll be very short - simply great piece of the amateur equipment!!!
K3VW Rating: 2008-06-25
Best 1 KW amp around Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've owned quite-a-few, 1 KW amps with a single 3-500Z but this is probably the best, if it only had 160 meters ! It has a real blower, not a muffin fan, a real roller inductor, fixed caps on C-1 (HD Centralab types)and a full wave bridge power supply ! H.V. is about 3100 vdc. It has a glass chimney around the tube also. You can't find a better built amp than this Henry in the Amateur service.
K8DGL Rating: 2003-01-18
Nice Little Amp Time Owned: more than 12 months.
When I got my 1KD-5 it was almost a basket case. After rebuilding the power supply and installing a new RF Parts 3-500ZG I have found I really enjoy it. Fan noise is not objectionable. Tune-up is quick and I get ~ 750 watts output key down and an easy KW pep with 100 watts drive. I have several amps and this one is a Keeper! Only wish it had 160 meters.
WB4KML Rating: 2003-01-16
GREAT LITTLE AMP Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I don't used it regularly all these years; still using the same finals. It still puts out maximum output about 700watts SSB without any effort. And the amp has been trouble free from the time I purchased it,I am a Non-Smoker.
It is not the quietest, but many amps share the same ailment, noisy blower units.
It's a solid, proven amplifier with a long history of good service. Henry Radio stand behind that amp, and are very helpful with questions on the maintenance & operation. They are hard to fine, if you can get one for $500-$600.00 good little Amp!
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K7LZR Rating: 2002-08-27
Nice desktop amp Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've been using this amplifier for about 7 years now and it does a great job of adding that little bit extra when needed. Not overpowered, not underpowered. Just right.