A pull-out YC-156 would be cheaper than any you mentioned and easiest to
build....no screen & bias supplys...no socket...28 bucks for a fillament
XMFR. At 4KV it will produce 1500 watts output with only about 60 watts
drive.
Terry W6RU
"Larry L. Ravlin" wrote:
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> I am starting to put togeather the componets for a RTTY amp and have
> decided to pick between three tubes, 8171, 3cx3000 and 2-8877's.
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> I am going to run the exciter at LOW output and "brick on key" operation,
> I am leaning toward the 8171 but would like to hear input from others as
> to which tube they would use.
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> Larry L. Ravlin AKA (Laurence the Magnificent)
> "Collins Equipt forever"
> Ham Radio Operator K0AEY
> Walterville, Or.
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