[Amps] Do you think he'll get it?

[Paul Christensen]

Carl,

That's right and come to think of it...I ever never seen one in person! 
Judging by the model number was that two (2) 8874s?

Paul, W9AC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
To: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac at arrl.net>; <Amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?


> You missed the poor little 274 Paul.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac at arrl.net>
> To: <Amps at contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
>
>
>> Roger,
>>
>> I've long thought that ETO's product evolution was a bit interesting.  In
>> the beginning, ETO produced the 70A, 70V, 77, 77D, 77Dx/Sx, all of which
>> have remarkable circuit and cabinet similarities.  Perhaps these early 
>> amps
>> sold in low volume which, may have then sparked the more economical 
>> designs
>> of the 76, 374, and 78.  Clearly, these amps were built with the
>> value-oriented amateur in mind with cost savings in areas like:
>>
>> - Less expensive E core transformers with lower KVA ratings;
>> - Less expensive metal work, although the chassis work is still in a 
>> class
>> far above that of Ameritron, Heath and Dentron;
>> - Lack of QSK;
>> - Honeywell/Schadow switches in place of Switchcraft crossbar types;
>> - Seemingly lesser-rated ceramic band switching;
>> - Multiple, lower plate dissipation tubes.
>>
>> Today, I would likely steer away from the 76/374/78, especially at high
>> prices.  The Alpha 86 can generally be obtained in the low $2K range.  I
>> purchased one in new condition for that amount a couple years ago and 
>> it's
>> significantly more robust than the 76, 374, and 78.
>>
>> It's shame Dick Ehrhorn is no longer active on this list.  It would be
>> interesting to hear his perspective on ETO's marketing thoughts going 
>> back
>> to the early '70s.
>>
>> Paul, W9AC
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Roger (K8RI)" <sub1 at rogerhalstead.com>
>> To: <Amps at contesting.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:12 PM
>> Subject: [Amps] Do you think he'll get it?
>>
>>
>>> It a very nice looking amp, but do you think he'll get his price for
>>> this old Alpha 78?
>>>
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330490529382
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Roger (K8RI)
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