[Boatanchors] vacuum tube radio kits
Jack Dunigan
np2or at yahoo.com
Thu Aug 5 06:37:11 EDT 2010
As a boatanchor fan and user, I favor the technology of vacuum tube radios.
There are many solid state kits on the market these days but few offering
vintage design and Heathkit-style assembly. I am considering developing and
offering vacuum tube kits through an internet store. The kits would focus on,
but not be limited to QRP radios starting with a design developed and published
in QST a few years ago based on the Tuna Tin II model. This kit would be a
vacuum tube model. An auxiliary device is the power supply.
Vacuum tube components are not as inexpensive as solid state stuff so the kit
for the radio would have to sell at about $99.
Before I get too far in this I need to assess the potential market.
1. Would vacuum tube kits be of interest to you?
2. Would you spend $99 for a kit to build a vacuum tube QRP transmitter?
3. If we were to essentially reproduce a Heathkit AT-1 type radio and could
market it for under $200 would you consider purchasing?
4. What vacuum tube kits would you like to see on the market?
Thank you for your time and attention.
Jack Dunigan
www.hamradiosafari.com
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