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Re: [Amps] HF and 4cx250b's

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Subject: Re: [Amps] HF and 4cx250b's
From: Traian <yo9fzs@office.deck.ro>
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 18:06:53 +0300
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jerry wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Is there some reason why there seems to be very few HF amps built around
> the 4cx250b's?

Maybe because years ago the 3-500Z was more accessible for the amateur
industry regarding the cost (must consider the sockets also!) and
availability
and the amp complexity was lower (GG).
I am aware of some commercial HF amps containing 4CX250 manufactured
in the ex East Germany during the 70's and 80's using 4CX250B tubes
(the equivalent SRL460 tetrodes for the KN-1, 1 kw amplifier, four tubes
as finals; KN-5, 5 kw, four as drivers; KN-20, 20 kw, two as drivers).
But now...

> They seem to be cheep and very plentiful.

 but the 4CX800 and GS35 may be a better choice, unless you already
own the 4CX and their needed sockets.

>
>
> I am thinking of building an HF amp using 3 or 4 4cx250b's. Is there
>
> anything wrong with doing this?
>

Nothing wrong. Only that they are no more very linear for today's
standards (but still better than the 12V transistors).

>
> Cheers
>
> Jerry
>

Good luck,
73,
Traian,
YO9FZS

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