[Hammarlund] 6AH6 vs 6C4

[Carl]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth G. Gordon" <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] 6AH6 vs 6C4


> On 10 Jun 2011 at 13:54, Carl wrote:
>
>> Why not a simple HW rectifier and a zener? Seems to work for me on any
>> free running oscillator of which there are 3 in the HRO-60 and
>> NC-183D.
>
> Or that RCA/Navy mod to the SRR-11/12/13 which used two back-to-back
> zeners to regulate both "sides" of the AC voltage.
>
>> And then, since VR tubes are not really stable, use some more
>> zeners.
>
> Well, I ***LIKE*** VR tubes: they are so pretty. I really like the colors. 
> ;-)


Your not supposed to be standing up and the cover open so you can see the 
glow, the same with those long obsolete 866's, etc. Some things really do 
belong in the dumpster.



>
>> Id also give the 6AH6 a try as a triode for G&G,
>
> G&G? Do you mean grounded-grid?


Grins & Giggles


 Hmmmm....that is an idea that has
> merit...only slight rewiring of the socket...
>
> Screen and suppresser to plate, to grid, or to ground? Probably ground.
>
>> it looks pretty
>> impressive that way.
>
> I haven't looked yet.

Read the spec sheet

http://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/093/6/6AH6.pdf

>
>> Im also a firm believer in KISS and not reinventing the wheel.
>
> Agreed, but if one has never seen a wheel, or heard of one, what else is
> there?

Missionaries and National Geographic bringing social diseases (-;

Carl
KM1H


>
> Ken W7EKB
>