Carl,
I believe the SB-230 utilizes the 8873 conduction-cooled triode, not the
8877. I believe the 8873 is still readily available but they're quite
expensive given there limited performance capability,
-Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Hyde" <cshyde@yahoo.com>
To: "AMPS" <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 13:29 PM
Subject: [AMPS] SB-230 8877 Tube availability
>
> I have an opportunity to acquire an SB-230 that has not been used for four
or
> five years. It was working when last used. I am concerned over the
availability
> of the 8877 tube as I have heard that they are very hard to find and very
> expensive. Can the SB-230 be converted to another tube and how bad is the
8877
> situation? Thanks
>
> =====
> Carl HYDE
> W2CSH
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