[Drake] 6JB6A tubes

fkamp fkamp at comcast.net
Wed Feb 15 13:45:12 EST 2006


Garey Barrell wrote:
> Darrell -
>
> Interesting...  The International tubes I tried would neutralize with 
> no problem, but were very hard to drive, particularly on 15 and 10M.  
> I attributed it to the considerably different internal lead structure 
> compared to US made tubes.
>
> Some brands require considerably different neutralization 
> capacitances.  I'd just as soon avoid making changes to the 
> transmitter though until it becomes necessary.  So far "good" brand 
> tubes are still readily available.
Before I converted my Drakes to use 6146s, I used Sylvania brand 6JB6s 
with no problems at all.

Regards,
Frank Kamp
K5DKZ



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