[Boatanchors] Type 860/VT-17 Tube Question

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 7/17/07, Freeberg, Scott (STP) <Scott.Freeberg at guidant.com> wrote:

> Has anyone here actually used an 860 before?  It's a monster tube, globe with the plate connection wires coming out of the top, to attach to the tower, a proturberance coming out of the side, again with wires coming out.

Yep, I have a few NOS examples of the 860 and others in storage for a
HB rig 'someday'. They're not terribly rare, I think the most I've
seen one go for is around $50. Usually $8-$15.

Just be careful about flexing the wire too much as it does snap off
the rods near the glass.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ