[Elecraft] OT Re: Amplifier Vacuum Tubes

[Bill W4ZV]

If I were looking for a 1.5 kW tube amp today, I would look for one using
either two 3CX800A7 (peak-rated 3CPX800A7) or one 8877 (peak-rated
3CPX1500A7).  Reasonably priced Eimac pulls from periodic maintenance of MRI
equipment in many hospitals ensures they should be around for quite awhile. 
Pulls are available from many sources including hams like WA8WZG and another
guy whose call escapes me at the moment.

http://www.wa8wzg.net/forsale.htm

I would personally avoid Chinese glass tubes for quality reasons and Russian
ceramic tubes (i.e. GU74B/4CX800) which are becoming scarce and expensive.

And hopefully Elecraft will resume their solid-state amp project once the K3
settles down!

73,  Bill




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