[Amps] MLA-2500 Tube Conversion

[Bob D.]

$1000 - $1200....

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, 13:41 Bob D. <ajamas.rn at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a mla2500.
> No tubes.
> No tank.
> No bandswitch.
> Needs filter caps.
> Also have some gi7bt.
> I made mounts for two tubes.
> Unless a bargain multiband tank turns up, it's going on 6 or 40.
>
> The mla2500 transformer is 800V and 900mA With a doubler and cap input I'm
> expecting 2kV loaded for ballpark  800 W CW out. The bt tubes should be
> good for more with higher voltage. But, a higher voltage transformer adds
> $hundreds.
>
> There are some real bargains on 2x3-500z amps. Easy kW out. I've seen a
> few tentec centurion with asking price around $100-$1200. QSK and 160!
>
> 73, -bob ah7i
>