Looking for a tube amp

[BJ radionut]

But It is an amateur radio it even says so in the advertisement

Ranger RCI-2995DX Amateur 10 & 12 Meter Base Station from Ranger Communications

Even PSK 31 capable???

All kidding aside and back to the topic, No single valve 3-500Z will handle that amount of drive the radio has for output.

Need at least a pair of 3-500Z, and since it is a mosfet best is not to detune them for lower output. Pair of 3-500z only needs 85 watts input drive for full output if the tuned tank is designed efficiently.

Other option is using an input pad. This will reduce the amount of drive into the amplifier and the radio will still have full output.

Then again if you can find an old 3-1000Z, or 4-1000Z, that would be a good tube to use.

"Variable Power Output from 150 watts to 2 watts - great for PSK-31 operation."
Then this is not true! Misleading advertisement?....:w00t: OMG say ain't so
All the Best
Gary

 

[CbRadiosPRONTO]

So, you're saying, get an XForce?


CbRadiosPRONTO

 

[wavrider]

"Variable Power Output from 150 watts to 2 watts - great for PSK-31 operation."
Then this is not true! Misleading advertisement?....:w00t: OMG say ain't so
All the Best
Gary

LMAO Gary.

Thanks for the laugh before I head to the work QTH!!!!

 

[n8fgb]

LMAO Gary.

Thanks for the laugh before I head to the work QTH!!!!

These a barely capable of SSB voice, let alone psk31.
Rich

 

[543_Dallas]

So, you're saying, get an XForce?


CbRadiosPRONTO

I wasn't saying you should buy one but I won't say not to. I've yet to use or see one of their tube amps so I won't bash or praise it. They have a 35b but they aren't the only place to get one.

The ameritrons, heathkits, Henrys and other ham bone amps have been around for a long time with lots of reviews.

 

[CbRadiosPRONTO]

I was just joking. Still a little giddy from listing my 100 ways to die from a Texas star 350 on another thread.

Seriously though, I am going to look for something like the Heathkits. If you run across something, let me know. Thanks!!!


CbRadiosPRONTO