[ARC5] 6AQ5 versus 5763

[radio_man at wbsnet.org]

Why wouldn't a 6CL6 work as well.  Has 7.5W plate dissipation.  Used in
Collins S-Line and KWM-2 as a driver.  Worked well for them.  Grids are
all separated.   Just asking.....

Rod
K0EQH




> The 5763 was intended for RF service as an osc, multiplier, driver, or
> class C amp.  But I see no reason why it could not have been used for
> class
> A audio.  It had plenty of plate dissipation.  I don't know how it would
> perform distortion-wise as its linearity didn't matter for the RF
> applications.  It would just cost more for doing the same job as the 6AQ5.
>
> Dennis AE6C
>