[Milsurplus] The VR-100 Question

[J. Forster]

Ray Fantini wrote:

> I have been rebuilding a British R-1155 receiver, and have run into a issue and have a question. couple of the tubes were broken, one was a VR-100 I think this is the same as a 6K7 although I am not sure. when I compare one of the working VR-100 tubes to a 6K7 on the tube tester the VR appears to have more gain. also

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2568804523&category=14947

This guy appears to have loads of them, but apparently post-WW II stock

Also, if you need documentation, it's free here:

http://www.trackpads.net/webs/wireless-set-no19/index.htm

-John

> I will need a VR-101 think it can be replaced by a 6R7 but not 100% on this, funny thing about this radio the tubes go from VR-99 to 100 to 101 did the Brits label their tubes by production use? if anyone has any idea on the replacement of these bottles let me know.
> Ray Fantini KA3EKH
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