[BC] Re: bta-250m

[KC4QLP@aol.com]

>>At WKDK they've used a 9100B for years. Never a blown
>> transformer. But the settings don't smash the audio
>> though we have it set up to do reasonably high
>> positive peaks and it does. The RCA sounds way better
>> than a Gates 1 or 5.

>I can't see how an old transmitter can actually sound better than a modern 
>one. That's interesting!

>Willie...




Willie....

Having done a number of transmitter "upgrades" [ out with the old tube 
trannys to new solid state, filling cabinet sized transmitters ] I can firmly attest 
that the "sound" is different. 
The best way I can describe it, there is a harshness...or a slight type of 
"rough edge" sound with solid state transmitters.
Most of your ordinary listeners probably wouldn't really catch on to the 
difference...nor would it effect listenership.
The older gear definitely has a more mellow, smooth sound but the newer gear 
can handle the high levels of modulation. That is something the old gear can 
not do for extended periods without risking blowing up a mod transformer and or 
reactor. 

The cost to replace one of them things ...ouch! .....get one built, new for 
your rig and the transformer will be worth more than the old transmitter 
itself!

Bob Carter 
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