Brett Gazdzinski wrote:
I would not build a transmitter because I had some tubes, but did build
one because I had a nice mod and power transformer...the push pull 812a
rig...
Well, I build to match my tubes, not because it is efficient or
inexpensive, but because it is esthetic. I am building a linear for the
S-Line using a single 4-1000A. Not because its the best way to go, but
because I can think of no better tube to have behind a window to look at
while sitting in a cold shack.....well, cold before I turned on the Linear.
I am using the window out of a microwave door so that the entire inside
of the linear is visible from the front.
I am still looking for something to use the 833A in because it is a
humongus beautiful tube to look at. Someone answered this thread
suggesting two 4-125As modulating the 833A and that has a good "look" to
it. I could use a "hurricane" candle chimney for a cooling chimney on
the 833A.
I build for the beauty of the instrument. If I could figure out how to
put a "Jacob's Ladder" on the top of my transmitter without causing all
manner of interference on the receiver I would probably try it...#8-)
We are the wizards of the world and we should make it look impressive
and complicated to keep the riff raff out.....#8-) Lots of brass,
mahogany, glass and glowing filiments....thats the ticket.
