Recent content by suffolk

Thank you for the input sir, I will be testing that resistor tomorrow for sure. I just acquired an AL1200 with the same transformer. If resistor tests good, i`m going to swap transformers, oh and yes i get high voltage on this AL1200 but only makes 300 to 500 watts, I think the tube is shot.

Hello Guys....... I just purchased an AL82 when i plugged it in, it blew the fuses, i pulled the cover and compared wiring on terminal block to the owners manual, it was incorrect. I simply pulled the spade connectors off and rewired to what the owners manual says....... Now the amp powers on...

Thank you everyone for your input, I dont know why I have`nt received an email on this, as I had notifications turned on....... Anyway I am still looking, for a Sweet 16 preferably the Sweet 16V thanks again and happy fathers day gentlemen !

Hey guys I am a die hard old school sidebander , i`m looking for a working Texas Star Sweet 16V or X or an old school Messenger 2k........ Has to be Class AB1 for sideband.... Wishing you all a great summer 2019 ! Thanks in advance Will

Hello I have been looking for a TEXAS STAR DX1600V for years, does anyone out there have one, or know of one for sale ? I would even settle for the DX1600X if i had to use an external driver that would be ok. Wishing you all out there great dxing thank you Will

THANK YOU NOMADRADIO I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ONE OF THESE FOR YEARS NOW, I WAS ABLE TO FIND A GUY SELLING ONE ON FACEBOOK , PAID FOR IT AND IT WAS NEVER DELIVERED..... THE SEARCH CONTINUES.

Does anyone know where I could purchase one of these amps ???????

Hello back in the late 90`s I ran a 2 sided 16 (2979) amp made by messenger..... It had 2 driver transistors which I had removed from the circuit and I used to drive it with my Yaesu 757 in the mobile , I would sure love to find one of these amps and was wondering if one of you...

Hello WorldwideDX radio people, I was the proud owner of one of these amps back in the 90`s and i`m looking to get back into the hobby..... The amp had 16 2879`s with a built in 2 2879 driver circuit...... It also had the optional fan and...

hello cottonmouth I was told you had a messenger 2k amplifier for sale ? Please contact me , my email is brookhavenhamlet@gmail.com or reply here I should get an email via the forum . 73 Bill

Hello Cottonmouth I am still interested in the amp please , email me brookhavenhamlet@gmail.com send me your phone/contact information ....... If any of you out there have his contact info please pass along my info. Many thanks 73 Bill

Hello if this is still available for sale please let me know as I am interested, thank you very much

Hello Cotton please email me about the messenger2k we spoke about a while back thanks :)

I used to run one of these back in the 80`s had as much vertical gain as my moonraker 4 and just as good side and rear rejection too...... if all you needed was vertical it was a super antenna in a small package.......hope this helps you out