[AMRadio] AMRadio] Source Broadcast Xmtrs

[Dennis Gilliam]

Efficiency really doesn't apply to those of us running half-century-old
rigs, or we would all be running SS class 'E'.

Gimme' big, glass tubed, humming boxes where I can SEE the tubes doing their
thing.

73DG

On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Jim Tonne <Tonne at comcast.net> wrote:

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> >   Only rub I see is: I don't think most 250 Watt BC transmitters can
> > make full amateur power.  (which many want)
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> There is another subtle thing with those tube-type 250-watt BC
> transmitters.   They were usually of the 810s modulated by 810s
> style.   And that kind of rig wasn't as efficient as later designs
> using tetrodes.  Bottom line, and an example:   The Raytheon
> RA-250 had a maximum draw from the power line of 2700
> watts.   I suppose it would be less when running and with no
> nodulation.   But you had to have a powerline capable of
> delivering 2700 watts.
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> - Jim W4ENE
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Youvan" <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
> <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 3:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AMRadio] Source Broadcast Xmtrs
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> > Dennis Gilliam wrote:
> >
> >> Or even the rare Gates 250T.  Not much prettier, that 'T' cabinet style.
> >
> >   Only rub I see is: I don't think most 250 Watt BC transmitters can
> > make full amateur power.  (which many want)
> > --
> >    Ron  KA4INM -   Every HAM should have at least one desk MIC,
> >                    it's the perfect place to hang the cans when
> >                    CW is "arm chair copy."
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