When the original source for the Toshiba 2SC2879 dried up, I noticed several of the newest HF mobile rigs started using the Mitsubishi 2SC3240. Just today I looked up the datasheet for this part and it was very impressive! I was hoping it would be close to the 2SC2879 and had no idea it could be better. It has 20 more watts of collector dissipation at 270 watts and 2 more volts of breakdown capacity at 20 volts. It equals the continuous current rating at 25 amps too! The only area it appears to be a little lacking in is gain at 11.5 db. So it takes 7 watts of drive. Has anyone used this transistor to see how it handles abuse and if it lives up to having specifications greater than the old 2879?
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