Well I havn't heard any AM on the HF bands in a long time, but I stand
corrected that some people still use it. Granted it's in the minority
and on "calling frequencies". I don't think those screen grid modulators
found in novice rigs were of much use though. They didn't have
much punch and poor audio. If you are going to go AM, a real plate
modulator is the only way to go. (I shudder to think what a plate
modulation transformer would cost these days....)

Have to agree there Ken as I have had a few screen jobs in the "good old
days". They weren't good for too much only to get on phone for a youngster
who didn't have the bucks for a SSB or plate modulated rig. My old Globe
Chief had the screen modulator but did not perform well at all .

God Bless ....Tom KI3R Belle Vernon PA