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Re: [Amps] QEX Innovative Tube Linear?

To: <craxd1@verizon.net>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] QEX Innovative Tube Linear?
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <w4tv@subich.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:57:47 -0400
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Will writes: 

> Now, the EL519 is about all that's available at about $15 US 
> each. A quantity of about 10-12 would be needed to equal the 
> output of the 8 8908's since their output is not as great. For 
> 10 though, that would be $150 in tubes unless you could find 
> a vendor to sell them cheaper.

Why would you bother with sweep tubes?  With the 811A at $16 
(RF Parts) you're in the same price range for a more rugged 
tube.  Four 572B tubes will provide nearly 1500 W PEP in the 
same price range ($43 each / $180 for a "matched quad").

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
   

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