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

[Charles Ring]

Are there any Valiants left with the 866 filament winding of the main 
transformer still good?


On 4/26/2013 1137, Mark K3MSB wrote:
> 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:
>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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