[Boatanchors] Ameco 6m converter CB-6

Thu, 19 Jun 2003 00:00:43 -0400

Tnx Bob
I actually have two of these flea market finds.
>From the replies, the CB-6 should still be a viable 6m front end.
Will try a 6ES8 in one of them for comparison.
I still have my 2m 6ES8 converter that I built in the sixties. 
It was quite a performer for my 2m dx activities back then.
Bob...W2AMI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Kulow" <[email protected]>
To: "Boatanchors" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Ameco 6m converter CB-6


> I had an Ameco 6 meter converter back in the 60's and it
> came with a 6ES8 rf amp.  This was, maybe still is, considered
> the best tube around.  If a 6ES8 is not available, try a 6DJ8.
> 
> All three tubes have the same 9AJ base and should interchange
> without any problems.
> 
> 73
> Bob WA2UEH
> 
> >My Ameco 6m converter has a 6BS8 cascode rf amp.
> >Is this the best dual triode to use without major modification?
> >How will the Ameco compare to todays NE602 IC converters?
> >Bob...W2AMI
> 
> 
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