Varitronics PA-50A

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Varitronics PA-50A

Description

50 Watt VHF FM Amplifier

Category

Amplifier, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Varitronics Inc

Date made

1970 - 1973

Valuations

Value

$129.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Jan 1971, p. 135. QST, Apr 1973, p. 116. The Varitronics name was associated with Inoue/Icom in the early days of Japanese equipment’s entry into the U.S. Market. The PA-50 Class C amplifier was made in the U.S.A by Varitronics Incorporated in Phoenix, Arizona. The 50 watt amp required 5–12 watts drive and covered all of the 2 meter amateur band.