Golden Falcon Model 400

[kanaskat]

I have a Golden Falcon 400 I inherited a long time ago, been sitting in a box in the back of my closet. Don't know much about it, but I'm sure it was working well last time previous owner used it.
Is it a desirable piece of equipment in the ham world? Obviously I'm ignorant on the subject. It would seem to be a good thing if someone could make it broadcast again.

 

[BJ radionut]

Is it a desirable piece of equipment in the ham world?

NO... absolutely no Amateur usage...just a crazy design CB amp

 

[9C1Driver]

Thread 'Golden Falcon 400 tube amp'

Jul 6, 2017

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some information on this Golden Falcon 400 tube amp. It has a total of 6 tubes, 2 drivers, 4 output. 6LQ6s. It is an AC powered amplifier. Power supply electrolytics have been removed and am trying to figure out what values to use as replacements. I can't seem to find any information on this amplifier. It's a big one.

Schematic seems to not be available. Anyone have any suggestions of similar tube amps that I could use as reference for the value of these electrolytics? Seems a lot of these amps are just copies of one another. Hopefully we can figure...

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[kanaskat]

NO... absolutely no Amateur usage...just a crazy design CB amp

Bummer. Guess I'll toss it then. Thanks for the feedback. (and help with my decluttering)

 

[nomadradio]

Some amplifiers are like Slinkies. Not visibly good for much, but they bring a smile to your face when tossed down a stairway.

73

 

[Monk]

Bummer. Guess I'll toss it then. Thanks for the feedback. (and help with my decluttering)

Before tossing it put it on ebay or facebook market place. Someone will have a use for it. Amateur use qrp 10 meter to the 200 watt tech limit. Bypass the two driver tubes. Many early ARRL sweep tube amps in 70~80's handbooks. Add a band switch, tank circuits and go...
I'll pay shipping to 98674...

Monk

 

[BJ radionut]

If that is a typical Golden Falcon...No filament transformer! Pulling the driver tubes mean the other tubes will have High filament voltage applied to them...Not just that simple a project!
Most of those Falcon's have ZERO documentation anywhere, never know what, or how they were each built...