[Amps] 6146B vs 6146W

[wb8jkr at juno.com]

  It's my understanding that the "W" is a ruggedized
version of the "A" so I would consider putting "B's"
in the unit. especially since the key up plate voltage
is about 900 volts. In normal ham use, I don't
think the W offers any advantage anyway.

Mark  WB8JKR

On Sun, 16 May 2004 00:28:01 -0700 "Steven Cook" <sccook1 at cox.net>
writes:
> I have been reading up on the 6146 and would like to know if the "W" 
> version would be suitable for use in a TS-830S.  I have read that 
> the "W" version is rated for less plate dissipation -- is this 
> because it is a ruggedized version and the ratings are 
> "conservative," or does the "W" truly have less plate dissipation 
> than the "B" version.
> 
> Thanks in advance...
> 
> WG7K
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