[Amps] 8877

[Jim W7RY]

On 1/26/2022 4:21 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> I concur that with proper use and even with an occasional oops wrong
> antenna, an 8877/3CX1500 will last a long time.

Agreed!

Even longer tube life with quick and latching (keeping the amplifier 
de-keyed until reset manually) protection circuits.

73, Jim W7RY


> Still it nice to know where
> to get replacements if needed or wanted for spares.
>
> Does DX Engineering intend to sell these tubes?
> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-8877
>
> 73,
> John KK9A
>
>
> Tim Duffy k3lr wrote:
>
> I have 25 amplifiers here that use 8877s. It is a really good tube for
> amateur use at 1500 watts output.
>
> Some of my amplifiers have 8877s with date codes in the 1970s and they are
> still going strong.
>
> With care - 8877s last a long time.
>
> I built a 8877 tube tester several years ago to insure I can keep these
> amplifiers going for many more years
>
> 73
> Tim K3LR
>
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