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Old April 4th 06, 01:50 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Richard Hosking
 
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Default QRP 5W HF linear amp transistors and design

Thanks all
I will investigate the CB transistors

R

Richard Hosking wrote:
Dear all
I want to build a power amp for SSB HF 1.5-30 MHz
Specs
approx 5W out
Cheap/easy to source components
Surface Mount parts/small
Rugged/stable into any/most loads
Gain around 40 dB
Flat gain to 1 dB or so

Thought I would do something like

Class A MMBT2222 - 2X push pull MMBT2222 - finals push pull balanced

What to do for the finals?
I looked at the PD55003 RF MOSFETS - can you get these easily?
Will they work down to HF?

What other issues?
What about transformers?
Is this a practical proposition?
I havent seen any similar designs

I would be grateful for some pointers

Thanks
Richard