[Amps] 3CX1500D7

[Pete Smith]

At 06:44 AM 3/20/04, Ed Briggs wrote:
>I wonder what the market is like for this device. Would Ham OEMs find this
>an attractive component when the majority have turned to 4x800?  I realize
>they could eliminate the screen ps and various protective circuits which all
>contribute to the 'cost of goods' but does that compensate for the higher
>tube price and filament requirements.
>
>Eimac (currently) has this tube listed in the Ham section but not in the
>other (broadcast, communications) sections. I wonder if this is an
>oversight, or really signifies the intended market.


Seems to me that if it really is an overgrown 3CX1200, there are a couple 
of major advantages -- the robust grid (no need for a grid trip) and the 
instant-on filament -- no more 3 minute wait.

It would be interesting to know if the drive requirements are such that it 
can be driven to the legal limit by a 100-watt exciter, because I 
understand the 1200 is a bit marginal at this level.


73, Pete N4ZR
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