My current operating Station
I use a an IF-2000 installed in the FT-2000D to provide input to LP-PAN system. 1/4 the cost of a DMU and running PowerSDR/IF Stage it delivers outstanding results.
I don't hang out anywhere in particular, but I do enjoy 80m at night and 40 during the day
This is my rare Sigma XR-3000D. Tuned input, pair of 3-500Z's in (almost)GG. Produced in Japan in the early 1970's with very limited numbers. 60lb transformer, with a total weight of 92lbs. It is a monster, but without any bad habits. Easy to tune, never arcs, spits or complains. I love those big 4 inch meters.
This is a highly modified Henry 2k-4 Console. Guts were completely re-worked into a modern softstart, grid protected, variable speed fan, 8877 tube with pressurized soundproofed blower, Vacuum relays 3 minute warm-up timer, etc. Needless to say, it loafs along at legal limit. Power supply upgraded to 3k ultra.
After 3 minutes, panel lights on tuning and load dial come on.
Hard to see, but top wattmeter shows watts out of radio (32) and digital wattmeter shows the output. 38 in 1522 out into a dummy load. I just show off into a dummy load, when using on CW or SSB I just tickle it at about 1000w.
Tuned Input
8877 Tube along with a great view of the new Vacuum relays.
Here is a view inside the front spring loaded cover. Main breaker along with a Rheostat which adjust the realtime fan speed. It is very quiet thanks to some extra effort in shielding and soundproofing.
This is my Alpha 78 modified by N4UQ (Dick Byrd) to a pair of 3cx800a7's. It also loafs along at 1500 out with 65 watts in during bandpass operations.
I don't believe in the Icom/Yeasu battle of which is better, so to keep the peace: buy both!
756PROIII, FT-950.
IC-7000. Probably, the best I have ever owned. I am going to have them bury me with this radio.
My latest edition, a Malcomized FT-102 and FC-102 Tuner
Years ago, I had a nice B line Drake collection. I think I am going to start another one, only in the C-Line. I miss my boat anchors. I still have a Drake l4 amplifier somewhere in my attic. Now the problem is finding all the right equipment and interconnect cables etc. More pictures to come.
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Update Jan 28th 2011
Found it! Got a nice C-line with NB. I installed the Inrad GUF-1 roofing filter and it is BETTER than my B receiver. That is a DD-103 setting on top of the ms4 and is very nice digital display. Just wrapped a small wire around pin 7 of the premix tube and it works great. It does a good job driving the clipperton L to about 1200 watts out.