W0FK wrote: > > I haven't operated an Acom, but note that it uses 4cx800's (as do a few > other companies). Those have been discontinued, and not having a future > source of tubes could be a concern. That's why Alpha switched the tube in > its 8400 from 4cx800's to a 4cx1000's (new model is an 8410). >
Perhaps the most overblown non-issue I can recall in the past year, debated to death on the Acom reflector. Bottom line: NOS tubes are still readily available for $150 on eBay. If I were buying a new amp today, I wouldn't hesitate to go with 4cx800's. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Amplifier-suggestions-tp4417753p4422376.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
