8877  Published in Sept/Oct 1986 QST
5000 volt P.S.
The control console allows switching between any combination of  9 exciters and 9 amplifiers in the station.  The console also allows antenna selection.  A bird wattmeter is always in line.
3CX1500D7
Published in 2006-2010 ARRL Handbook
3-500Zs
Switching
Console
12V / 50A
8877 5KV
Power Supply
Control
Console
Main Radios:  ICOM IC-7800
                      Elecraft K3
                      Elecraft K2 (QRP radio)
 
Amplifiers:    Alpha 87A  (a really sweet computer controlled amp)
                     Homemade 8877 (see Aug/Sep 1986 QST)
                     Homemade 3CX1500D7 (see 2006-2009 ARRL HB)
                     ICOM IC-PW1 solid state amplifier
 
Antennas:     4-element Steppir @ 70 ft
                     2-element HyGain Explorer 40 mtr beam @ 80 ft
                     70 ft vertical (80/160) with 10,000 ft of radial wire
                     K9AY 80/160 receiving loop antenna
 
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