Jim, AD6CW;
The Svetlana 4CX1600B replacement cost is about $385.. It is a rugged
tube, and with 100 watts drive into a dummy load, is supposed to run 3KW
on 160-80 and less on the higher bands. Granted, it would not last long
at those levels.
(I own a Hercules II/9420 ps. w/Omni VI Plus.)
73
Jim
On Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:00:25 -0700 Jim Lowman <jmlowman@ix.netcom.com>
writes:
>
> zeitler@ibm.net wrote:
> >
> > Paul,
>
> > Once the Titan IIs have been out on the streets for a bit that
> will most
> > likely be the amp for this guy.
> >
> > For me, I have a homebrew 3-500Z deck that covers all HF bands 160
> to 10 but
> > I am very very into the Centaur and will most likely by a new one
> very soon.
> > I need it like I need a hole in the head but for $749 it just
> keeps calling
> > me......Lane I am still available......
>
> If I do decide to go the amplified route, Lane, I'm with you on the
> Titan II.
> However, being also a QRP enthusiast, I wonder if the Centurion
> isn't a worthy
> choice? The pair of 3-500Z design has been the basis for many a
> fine amplifier,
> including the Drake L-4 and the Heathkit SB-220. Plus, the
> Centurion design
> matches nicely my new Omni VI Plus and soon-to-be-ordered 238 tuner.
> As the
> callsign implies, I am nearly a 100% CW operator, and the Centurion
> yields a
> fine 1kw output. Following your and my 3 db rule, the difference
> between 1000
> and 1500 watts is 1.76 db.
>
> Anyone know the replacement cost of the 4CX1600B (Svetlana) final in
> the
> Titan II? As the QRP bunch often says, "Life's too short for $800
> finals." :-)
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
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