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

[Mark K3MSB]

I'll let you know.
On Apr 26, 2013 5:19 PM, "Charles Ring" <w3nu at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Are there any Valiants left with the 866 filament winding of the main
> transformer still good?
>
>
> On 4/26/2013 1137, Mark K3MSB wrote:
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>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
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