At 10:57 AM 2/23/02 -0500, W4KEN wrote:
> has anyone done a tube conversion on a 78 ? I have been told it is a
>real pin in the a** . I know it will devalue the amp but I plan on
>holding on to it for a long time I was thinking about using/converting it
>to 3cx800a7's. Im thinking it would be cheaper to convert it that to
>buy 3 new 8874's any input would be helpful
Why not consider a 3CX1200 for conversions like this? I believe the cost
would be less, only one socket, only one chimney, instant-on and a robust
grid. Takes more driving power, I know. Is the anode cooler maybe too
large to fit in the tube compartment? Other issues?
73, Pete N4ZR
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