kk5yy wrote...
> My concerns with the 78 are the famous Icom spike
> and future tube availability. Is conversion of the 78
> to another bottle feasible or desirable?
As I recall, Svetlana is making 8874's at pretty reasonable prices.
> The 78 fills both bills but the fragility
> of the ceramic tubes concerns me. How
> much of a problem, if any, is the spike?
> Can it be addressed at the exciter?
The ceramic tubes aren't particularly fragile. The spike can be a
problem with the 87a, although I haven't used the 756 and the 78.
73,
George T. Daughters, K6GT
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