[Amps] Higher power transmitting tubes for "portable" amps.

[n9bx at mchsi.com]

Good Morning:

Several amplifier designs for even a 20 lb 8877 Amplifier, which includes power supply have been developed over the years.  Do a Google search for these amplifiers using an 8877 and you will come up with several.  Watts unlimited power supply's which were light in weight was the power supply used in most of these amps.

Bruce N9BX 73

-------------- Original message from "Mike McCarthy, W1NR" <lists at w1nr.net>: -------------- 


> Missouri Guy wrote: 
> > Gents, suppose a guy wants to build a *portable* 1.5KW output 
> > amplifier. Would a 8877 be a good tube to use for that or 
> > is there something better, more rugged, etc? 
> > So, what do you guys recommend? 
> > 
> 
> The military likes 4CX1500's as they are designed to operate in any 
> position under several g's of shock. The bayonet socket also holds the 
> tube securely. 4CX1500's are plentiful and cheap, but the sockets are 
> another matter. 
> 
> Mike, W1NR 
> 
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