[Johnson] 866A vs 1N26737

[David C. Hallam]

The 1N2637 will replace 866's without any problem.  Unlike vacuum 
rectifiers, the voltage drop in MV rectifiers is low and there will be 
little high voltage change substituting the SS rectifiers.

David
KW4DH

On 5/28/2011 2:49 PM, Ted wrote:
> I need some advice here guys,
>       The Valiant has a pair of 866A and so "did" my KWS-1.  The Collins
> 866A tubes were replaced with a pair of 1N2637 solid rectifiers; I'm
> wondering if I can do the same with the Valiant?  Anyone ever try this
> or do I get to be the one to let the smoke out?  I'd appreciate some
> advice/knowledge here.
> 73,
> Ted K8AQM
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