[Boatanchors] Re: 160 Meter AM Question - Glowing Tubes On Display

[kd4e]

>> It makes one want to homebrew something that
>> uses a similar working tube display rather than
>> hiding them in the back of the cabinet.
> 
> That's been modus operandi for AM homebrewers for decades. Not
> everyone does it, but many do. Collins used windows on their 30K and
> KW-1 models, Gonset on one of its VHF amps. Can't recall off the top
> of my noggin who, if anyone, else did. Was a no-no back in the TVI
> days without proper shielding, which probably explains why so many
> older amateur transmitters lack windows.
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ

To prevent RFI and eliminate concerns about FCC regs
re. stray radiation I suppose one could either use
highly-leaded glass (not sure of a source) or a metal
grid on the glass -- the latter partially obscuring
but not eliminating the view of the glow.

Perhaps a 40M to 160M transverter and amplifier in
one?

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Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
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