[AMPS] Re: [Hallicrafters] [Fwd: need info on PL-172 pentode]

Jon Ogden jono@enteract.com
Wed, 5 Aug 98 09:53:55 -0500


>Any known mods to convert the HT-33 to use another tube?? reportedly this
>tube is rated at 1500 watts plate dissipation. Interesting that the company
>chose a pentode.

I'd suspect that it may be a "cross" to another common tube.  I think 
"PL" stands for Penta Labs.  I have some PL-175's that cross to the 
4-400A.  So it's possible that it could be something like that.

Anyone care to comment?

73,

Jon
KE9NA


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