I have a new Sony digital camera 7.2 megapixel that I have been slowly
learning how to use. I shoot pix using a tripod and max megapixel (20
megabytes), then I use a program that creates an optimum JPEG file that
QRZ.com prefers that is a little less than 500 kilobytes. I use an external
diffused flash that works quite well, attached to the Sony. I can shoot a
dozen pix and delete all but the one I want (at no cost for film and
developing).

My push pull MRF150 PA has been faultless for more than 4 years. I clean out
the dust occasionally. The protection circuits all work quite well.
Ameritron has a new 600 W PA that uses 4 MRF150s. I don't want to live that
dangerously. My ancient 30L-1 works beautifully at 600 W. At 800 W it
starts to deteriorate, so just 1.25 dB of ALC keeps it happy.

The 572B tubes are Chinese from RF Parts in L.A., but they use American made
thoriated tungsten filaments and seem to be quite reliable when not abused.
A matched quad costs about $200.

I have everything I need to keep everything working OK but I don't need to
keep it all connected all the time.

Bill W0IYH

"Harold E. Johnson" wrote in message
news:hyEPe.281437$x96.127319@attbi_s72...
The QRZ.com for W0IYH has several improvements to the brief discussion,
if
anyone is interested.

Bill W0IYH
You do great photo work as well Bill, that's the sharpest image I think
I've
I've ever seen on QRZ. Can almost see where you're tuned to! Looking
forward
to finding you on the bands again, will certainly recoignize the call next
time instead of trying to think of where I've heard it before.

My modified IYH MRF-150's are alive and doing well, been a couple years
now,
so I think they're in for the long haul. How do you operate without a
monitorscope? Mine is on whenever the rig is on. Instant reminder when
I've
forgotten which antenna is selected and the like. (Haven't yet modified my
little STAR to automate that process like I had on my Signal One.)

Regards
W4ZCB