[Boatanchors] 1930's era cw transmitter

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Ronnie,

Some time ago I built up a "1930s" rig using a Taylor T-20 driven by a  
42 tri-tet xtal oscillator, plug-in coils, wooden chassis and masonite  
front panel.  Used authentic period parts mostly but cheated on the  
PS.  Worked a fair amount of 20M CW DX with it from back in MD where I  
was living at the time.  Still have it but experienced  problems with  
the "modern" PS when I tried to fire it up a few days ago, go figure...

Other good period tubes giving somewhat more power output would be the  
Taylor T-40, TZ-40 and T-55 (and RK & HY equivalents).  For 50 watts  
or more the VT-4C (211) might be a good choice.  Pricey these days,  
though thanks to the audiophools.

Have fun.

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:54 PM, w5sum wrote:

> howdy y'all
> I'm awaiting the arrival of my HRO Senior.  I want to build up a  
> 1930's era CW transmitter.  This could be a cool thread.
>
> How many of you have built one and what did you use? What tubes  
> would you suggest?  I would like to have 50 watts minimum output,  
> but higher power is great.
>
> Yes, eventually I will modulate it.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Ronnie W5SUM