[Amps] triode or tetrode

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:33:06 -0700 (PDT), Jim Hoge
<knowkode at verizon.net> wrote:

>
>I am kicking around the idea of a new amp ( I want 160m capability which my 
>current amp doesn't have) and have a few questions for the gurus and those that 
>have theses beasts. Am I better off with a triode or tetrode based amp? Does it 
>really matter? How about a one or a two holer amp? How much headroom should I 
>look for in a legal limit amp? Some designs are nearly at the limit of the 
>tube(s). How about auto tune capability? Do the amps that have this feature find 
>the best match or will an override/manual tune do a better job? Any other 
>tidbits of wisdom? 

REPLY:

Are you looking to buy or build? Most of the replies so far assume you
are going to build, but I sense you are looking to buy. Correct?

73, Bill W6WRT