[AMRadio] Search for a valiant/ Don't Be Swayed

[Mark K3MSB]

I picked up my first Valiant a few weeks ago and it has the 866s in them.
I've never had a radio with them so i'm looking forwarded to the glow

Mark K3MSB
On Apr 26, 2013 9:29 AM, <whitebear1122 at comcast.net> wrote:

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> Hi Jerry, Good luck with your Valiant search and don't be swayed by all
> the "get something else" talk :)   The Valiant is a wonderful transmitter,
> looks fabulous, well styled, works great, and is easy for the most part to
> work on .  I bought mine around 1996 and I've been using it regularly ever
> since on both AM and CW.  I can get 125 watts out on AM all day long.
> Half the fun of a QSO is just using the equipment.
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> I still remember the awe I felt when I first got the Valiant, it still had
> the 866 mercury vapor rectifiers in it, and when I hit the PTT switch,
> there was a bright blue glow coming from the cabinet holes, lighting up
> that side of the room.  It was incredible.
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> All the other transmitters that the guys are luring you with are good
> also.  You won't go wrong with any of them but  I just happen to like the
> look, feel, and performance of the Valiant.
>
> 73, Scott WA9WFA
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