[Amps] Eimac AS-47 2m 8877 amp?

[Carl]

> On 1/18/2013 4:05 PM, Carl wrote:
>> I built a split flat plate design using a 3CX1000A7 almost 30 years ago
>> and still use it; the same tube easily does 1500W out with 100W drive
>> from a modified 180W brick driven by an ancient MM-144 transverter.
>>
>
> I didn't think the tubes were still made.   The sockets IIRC are 
> relatively easy to modify.  Course, make a mistake and you end up with a 
> "pile" of parts
>
> To me, the tubes are better, or preferable to the  8877/3CX1500.
> As you say, instant on and very rugged.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)

They are not made any longer but there are still NOS and good used floating 
around. I have 2 tested spares just in case or if I want to convert the 222 
MHz 8877 amp.

Carl
KM1H