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Subject: [AMPS] Alpha 78
From: n4zr@contesting.com (Pete Smith)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:59:31 -0500
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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