Yes, but in this day and age, why would you want to run a Tetrode if you
could run a Triode (unless you're CW only) ???
With all of the Svetlana tubes available, I would be looking at their 3CX
series.
73
Bob, K1VU
At 19:22 3/21/2004 , Jeff Maass wrote:
>The Svetlana 4CX800A is the most cost-effective
>full-power amplifier solution around, with a new
>tested pair available for under $140 and capable
>of 1500W output all day 160 - 10. There seem
>to be enough of them to keep us all running for
>the foreseeable future.
>
>OTOH, the coming of free markets means that
>Svetlana has had opportunities to screw up as
>well, and they've taken advantage of it. The
>4CX1600B was produced specifically for the
>Amateur market, and Ten Tec, Emtron, QRO Technologies,
>and Alpha/Power designed amps around them. There
>was an amp project in the ARRL Handbook. And then
>Svetlana stopped making and shipping these tubes!
>There is no "second source" producer, and although
>Svetlana says they'll be making more "Real Soon Now",
>it hasn't happened. I, of one, am not holding my
>breath.
>
>The Svetlana GU-91b is a "sort of acceptable"
>replacement for the 4CX1600B, requiring a bit more
>cooling air and a different sized chimney. Unfortunately,
>it's hard to find one of these, too!
>
>
>73,
>
> Jeff Maass K8ND
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> > [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Bill Turner
> > Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 3:37 PM
> > To: PaulKB8N@aol.com
> > Cc: cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] NCJ Topic: Peace Dividend
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:54:24 EST, PaulKB8N@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > >- What are your experiences with Russian and/or eastern bloc
> > tubes and parts?
> > >
> > >- Does any of your current equipment utilize these items?
> >
>
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