[Boatanchors] Electronic T/R Switch vs Coaxial Type

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

Carl wrote:
> Thats like saying all motorcycles have 2 wheels so they must perform 
> the same!
>
> The 2 tubes arent even close in specs. Johnson used some engineering 
> smarts and the ARRL was just being the ARRL.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>

Yep, your're right!  The Johnson TR switch, in addition to switching, 
was designed to fry bacon...or your hand, if you were careless.  That 
puny little ARRL 12AU7 version would only keep your buns warm.  :-)

Ken
K4XL