[NJARC] 852?

[Yardleyite at aol.com]

Steve,
        You may want to try George  Fathauer at: 
_http://www.users.qwest.net/~tubes/_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~tubes/) 
 
        Even though he specializes  in receiver and audiophile tubes, he 
occasionally comes across transmitting  triodes that he sells at reasonable 
prices. Let him know your needs and he'll  contact you if he comes across anything.
 
I've dealt with him many times in the past and he's always provided great  
service. Sorry if this sounds like an advertisement, I have no personal "stake"  
in his business; just impressed that he's always sold me good products and 
never  "raked me over the coals" so to speak.
 
Inquiring minds want to know: What plans do you have with an 852 triode?  The 
sidearm toobs (852/FP-195,860,861) are among my favorite bottles, and make  
for great looking breadboarded transmitters! The General Electric FP-195 is  
basically identical to the 852, but with a graphite anode.
 
One note of caution with any of the above: They have a strong tendency to  
develop air leaks around the seal of the sidearm, where the leads connect to the 
 plate.
 
Best Regards,
                     Joe Cro N3IBX