Hi Ken,

1500w was the target, but I see it's not so easy a target to hit on a
budget. I just did an inventory of shack and realized that I spent a
whole bunch of cash over three years just getting back into radio. A
couple of boatanchors, high performance receivers and some decent test
gear have kept the accounts payable department busy here in MA. (The
N9 call followed me east after college) Wife and I have other interests
that also run on cash, so I can tone down the amplifier performance a
bit no problem. I can be happy with a smaller amplifier and maybe some
time down the road build a bigger beast. 100w-200w of carrier on
160-40 would suit me fine right now. I can build giant multi-kilowatt
transmitters using mosfets if I want to, but the tube thing has a
certain appeal to me now. I got my first class commercial ticket over
thirty years ago but never did much with the hollow state. I'm having
a blast now with the BAs.

Thanks for the help (to all). I'll be asking lots of questions as the
design goes forward.

73
Bob
N9NEO