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Reviews For: AEA LA-30

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

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Review Summary For : AEA LA-30
Reviews: 3MSRP: 1,395.00
Description:
Single 3-500z, desktop linear amplifier
Product is in production
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T32AI Rating: 2012-02-18
Poor design Time Owned: more than 12 months.
meter is in tube circuit without protection, burns it out. control circuit fails. caps dried out after 5 yrs. AEA out of biz, nobody supports repair nor parts
WH7A Rating: 2007-06-14
Very Nice Amplifier! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'll be giving two reviews. This first one is the initial physical impression of the amp. This desktop amp I purchased appears to be unused, or only lightly used. It is in excellent condition and is very solidly built. The chassis, front and rear panel and cabinet are constructed of heavy-gauge anodized aluminum. All the controls and switchgear work smoothly and are clearly labeled. The single Eimac 3-500Z will run 1,200 watts input from 120 vac. There is built-in QSK and full coverage from 160 to 10 meters.
I'm very happy to have this fine amplifier. It fits my station and should provide years of good service. It was designed in the USA by AEA and built in Canada.
WB7QXU Rating: 2005-09-11
Nice single tube amp Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
This amp I had used for 6 months and wish I had kept it. I borrowed it from KU7I, and wish I had bought it.He sold it to someone else, I thought I would not need an amp for 160m, but I have many amps but none for 160m, Now I want an amp for 160m. It is just like a Heathkit SB1000, and similar to Drake L-75. A single tube 3-500z. a swamping resistor in the input so can take 100w in. it was a great 1000w out 800w out in cw. I have been searching to get one again. Nice 160-10m amp. works well on warc too. I have regreted losing it. It was a well built amp and well designed. Hard to find a good 160m-10 amp single tube 3-500z. It was made to last, and newer amps are not quite as built. IF you can find one get one. for the price they can't be beat.