[Boatanchors] Re: 6146 folklore

[Sheldon Daitch]

Delete the "s" on the first "use" to correct my
grammar.

8:(

Sheldon

Sheldon Daitch wrote:

> The GE transmitters at Greenville VOA uses Machlett 7482 push-pull
> as modulators, and the Hughes at Tinang VOA use Eimac
> 4CV100,000s as push-pull modulators.  (250KW carrier power)
>
> Eimac shows audio typical specs for the 4CV/CW250,000Bs
> and the 4CM500,000G, two tube Class AB  amplifiers.  I make
> the assumption these were always in AM modulators, as I suspect
> no one ever needs that power level in PA applications.  These
> are probably used at the 500 KW carrier power level.
>
> You know things are happening big time with a tube that has
> 23 volts on the filaments and the nominal filament current is
> about 500 amperes. 8:)
>
> Sheldon
>
> Ken Kaplan wrote:
>
> > The only thing better would be an amp with an RCA 6448. Look that one up in your
> > Funk'n'Wagnals...
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > > Boy, I am savin' my money!!
> > >   Doug
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Ken Kaplan" <krkaplan at cox.net>
> > > To: "Brian Clarke" <brianclarke01 at optusnet.com.au>;
> > > <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:42 PM
> > > Subject: [Boatanchors] Re: 6146 folklore
> > >
> > >
> > > > Why waste your time with stinkin 6146's for audio when you could harness
> > > the power
> > > > (and toast bread) of a pair of 304TL's? See http://www.alumrocktech.com
> > > >
> > > > Grin & 73,
> > > > Ken kb7rgg
> >
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