Ameco TX-62

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE, hamfest

Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE, hamfest

Name/Title

Ameco TX-62

Description

75 Watt 6 and 2 Meter AM/CW Transmitter

Category

Transmitter, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Electronics Company

Date made

1964 - 1972

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Depth

9 in

Valuations

Value

$149.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Aug 1964, p. 121. QST, Jan 1966, p. 113. QST, Apr 1967, p. 5. QST, Jan 1968, p.5 QST, Mar 1969, p. 5. 73, Dec 1972, p. 48. The Model TX-62 is a complete 6 and 2 meter, 75 watt phone and CW transmitter. The AC power supply and modulator are built in. Easy to tune. All circuits up to the final are broad-banded. Since the meter can read RF output, all one has to do to tune up the transmitter is to peak the final plate and loading capacitors for maximum reading. The cabinet is completely perforated and parts of the chassis are perforated to allow for proper ventilation. The components are conservatively rated. Specifications – Frequency coverage: 50-54 Mc. & 144-148 Mc. – Power input to final: 75W. CW, 75W. peak on phone. – Crystal-controlled or VFO. Crystals used are in the 8 MHz range. – Meter reads final cathode current, final grid current and RF output. – Controls: power switch, phone-CW switch, meter, selector switch, crystal or VFO switch, audio gain control, drive control, bandswitch, final plate tuning, loading. – Solid state power supply included, built-in. – Mic/key jack and crystal socket on front panel. Push-to-talk mike jack. – TVI suppressed. – Connections on rear panel for key and relay. Tube lineup (6 total) – 6GK6 osc., tripler – 6GK6 doubler – 7868 tripler (on 2 meters) – 7984 final – 12AX7 modulator – 6GK6 modulator References Brief description. Electronics World, Jan 1965, p. 96.