[Amps] Interesting news

R.Measures r at somis.org
Tue Mar 16 07:33:22 EST 2004



>Leigh S. Jones wrote:
>>Well, I'm comparing the new 3CX1500D7 with the 8877 -- and it seems 
>>that Eimac would probably rather announce this tube in the context of a 
>>replacement for a pair of 3-500Z's.
>
>The name "3CX1500" could apply to *any* triode that has 1500W anode 
>dissipation.

**  The D7 suffix narrows the field to one.
>
> From the descriptions - uses a filament, has a 3-500Z type base - this 
>new tube reads much more like a 3CX1200 with a beefed-up anode.
>
**  The advantage of the 3cx1500D7 is the 0.4pF of feedback C -- which 
should be helpful in building a successful VHF oscillator.  . 


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