Yes, its a 2 holer 80-10M which was quickly replaced with the 374 and 374A.
A friend has had a 274 since new and its still on the original tubes;
obviously he doesnt beat on it and it lives on 20M 90% of the time.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>; <Amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
> Carl,
>
> That's right and come to think of it...I ever never seen one in person!
> Judging by the model number was that two (2) 8874s?
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
> To: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>; <Amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
>
>
>> You missed the poor little 274 Paul.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
>> To: <Amps@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
>>
>>
>>> Roger,
>>>
>>> I've long thought that ETO's product evolution was a bit interesting.
>>> In
>>> the beginning, ETO produced the 70A, 70V, 77, 77D, 77Dx/Sx, all of which
>>> have remarkable circuit and cabinet similarities. Perhaps these early
>>> amps
>>> sold in low volume which, may have then sparked the more economical
>>> designs
>>> of the 76, 374, and 78. Clearly, these amps were built with the
>>> value-oriented amateur in mind with cost savings in areas like:
>>>
>>> - Less expensive E core transformers with lower KVA ratings;
>>> - Less expensive metal work, although the chassis work is still in a
>>> class
>>> far above that of Ameritron, Heath and Dentron;
>>> - Lack of QSK;
>>> - Honeywell/Schadow switches in place of Switchcraft crossbar types;
>>> - Seemingly lesser-rated ceramic band switching;
>>> - Multiple, lower plate dissipation tubes.
>>>
>>> Today, I would likely steer away from the 76/374/78, especially at high
>>> prices. The Alpha 86 can generally be obtained in the low $2K range. I
>>> purchased one in new condition for that amount a couple years ago and
>>> it's
>>> significantly more robust than the 76, 374, and 78.
>>>
>>> It's shame Dick Ehrhorn is no longer active on this list. It would be
>>> interesting to hear his perspective on ETO's marketing thoughts going
>>> back
>>> to the early '70s.
>>>
>>> Paul, W9AC
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Roger (K8RI)" <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
>>> To: <Amps@contesting.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:12 PM
>>> Subject: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
>>>
>>>
>>>> It a very nice looking amp, but do you think he'll get his price for
>>>> this old Alpha 78?
>>>>
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330490529382
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>> Roger (K8RI)
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