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Reviews For: Alpha 8100

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

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Review Summary For : Alpha 8100
Reviews: 21MSRP: 4850.00
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It’s an Alpha, it’s rugged, it’s manual tune and it’s full legal limit... what else do you need to know? Ok well here’s a little bit more. The Alpha 8100 utilizes an enhanced version of the bombproof RF deck found in the Alpha 99. On the 8100’s control board you’ll find a microprocessor that allows us to calibrate the power and gain metering for each specific band, normalize amplification performance and increase reliability and durability. All of these functions aggregate into a single greater benefit for the user, ease of tuning. The 8100 comes stock with a serial port for remote monitoring and performance data logging. The power supply stack found in the 8100 has been designed for maximum durability and reliability while allowing for extremely easy voltage tap changes.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.rkrdesignsllc.com
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K4AHA Rating: 2006-12-31
Top of the line Amplifier delivers Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alpha amplifiers have set the standard for quality for decades. Though the owners have changed a couple of times Alpha has not lost it focus as the provider of high quality units.
The 8100 is my third Alpha starting with a 77DX, an 87A then the 8100. Over my 50 years I have owned several other amplifiers. None can compare with the Alphas. The 8100 with its microprocessor system wont let you get in trouble unless you really do something like hit the input with 500 watts. Tuning is extremely smooth and highly repeatable. Blower noise is low and considering the power level it is very acceptable.
Looking inside the components is very laid out and they seem to be oversized for reliability.
All in all the 8100 is worth its extra cost.