Re: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614
Thanks Mike, Brad and all who added their findings. Any and all comments welcome. Rick __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614
Let me add that a 6L6GC is rated at higher voltage and I suppose the 5881 military 6L6 is rated for more volts and would make a dandy substitue for the 1614.. 73 Mike - Original Message - From: "uvcm inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'" Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 3:37 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614 > > > Both will work in a Johnson Ranger and no doubt the 1614 is the better > choice, but does anyone have facts as to the feasibility of using the > 6L6? I personally think the 6L6 works fine, but doesn't last long in > comparison. > > Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > Rick/K5IZ > > Try 6550 or KT88 used them for over 20 years never damaged or harmed any > component on a ranger 1 > Brad Kb7fqr > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > > __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614
A 6L6 in any book is listed at 360 volts Maximum. The 1614 is listed at 550 volts ICAS and, of course, the unmodified Ranger uses 550 Volts DC on the final and modulator. We once had a post that the 1614 is really only a selected for high voltage service 6L6 and it sounds reasonable to me. In fact, the 1614 is listed as a RF Transmitting tube in the RCA Transmitting tube manuals but, alas, the 6l6 is not. Use what you got. 73 Mike - Original Message - From: "Rick Brashear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 3:32 PM Subject: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614 > Both will work in a Johnson Ranger and no doubt the 1614 is the better > choice, but does anyone have facts as to the feasibility of using the > 6L6? I personally think the 6L6 works fine, but doesn't last long in > comparison. > > Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > Rick/K5IZ > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > > __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
RE: [AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614
Both will work in a Johnson Ranger and no doubt the 1614 is the better choice, but does anyone have facts as to the feasibility of using the 6L6? I personally think the 6L6 works fine, but doesn't last long in comparison. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rick/K5IZ Try 6550 or KT88 used them for over 20 years never damaged or harmed any component on a ranger 1 Brad Kb7fqr __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] 6L6 or 1614
Both will work in a Johnson Ranger and no doubt the 1614 is the better choice, but does anyone have facts as to the feasibility of using the 6L6? I personally think the 6L6 works fine, but doesn't last long in comparison. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rick/K5IZ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1H Dimensions and Weight
I Moved my gates BC-1H by myself in a ford F-150 Van. if you remove the transformers. The total weight is around 550-600lbs Pictures Of it in my van and in its new home. can be seen at http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/wttm/gates.html I have not yet worked on it been busy with the day job. what Band do you plan on using it on 160 or 75? or both. I have heard of guys getting the BC-1h as a triband rig 40-75 and 160Sounds like too much work and modifications. Stay in touch.. Neal- KA2CAF East Coast Regional Engineer- MRBI wzrc,wkdm,wwru,wpat,wjdm,wnsw,whwh,wttm,wfbr,wibg,wygg-fm,wupc-fm "uvcm inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I'm going to pick up a Gates BC-1H in November. Does anyone know the > dimensions and weight for this transmitter? I've moved two other broadcast > transmitters (both Collins), but I've heard that this transmitter may be a > lot heavier, so I want to be prepared with the correct moving equipment. > > Thanks and 73, > Clay W7CE > > The BC1 H is close to the size of the T and G will fit through a door with > hinges off, weight appx 900 LB, Take off all the outside panels, and heavy > trans (3), makes it much easer to move > My BC1G I put upstairs in my home, I used a fire truck to fly it in through > the upstairs balcony. > Have pictures if interested. > That was easy compared to moving my RCA BTA5F 18 feet long 10,000 lbs > > Brad KB7FQR > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > > _ Sky Web's Webmail - http://webmail.skyweb.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
RE: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1H Dimensions and Weight
I'm going to pick up a Gates BC-1H in November. Does anyone know the dimensions and weight for this transmitter? I've moved two other broadcast transmitters (both Collins), but I've heard that this transmitter may be a lot heavier, so I want to be prepared with the correct moving equipment. Thanks and 73, Clay W7CE The BC1 H is close to the size of the T and G will fit through a door with hinges off, weight appx 900 LB, Take off all the outside panels, and heavy trans (3), makes it much easer to move My BC1G I put upstairs in my home, I used a fire truck to fly it in through the upstairs balcony. Have pictures if interested. That was easy compared to moving my RCA BTA5F 18 feet long 10,000 lbs Brad KB7FQR __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] T/R Relay
>I HAVE TWO DOW KEYS WITH AUX.CONTACTS.TESTED FINE $40.00 EACH SHIPPED. I am looking for a 110v coax antenna switch and can't seem to find > anything under $90. > > Anyone out there have one for sale? > > js > > -- > PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm > Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > - Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL Try us out, http://www.isp.com/ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] Gates BC-1H Dimensions and Weight
I'm going to pick up a Gates BC-1H in November. Does anyone know the dimensions and weight for this transmitter? I've moved two other broadcast transmitters (both Collins), but I've heard that this transmitter may be a lot heavier, so I want to be prepared with the correct moving equipment. Thanks and 73, Clay W7CE __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] T/R Relay
I am looking for a 110v coax antenna switch and can't seem to find anything under $90. Anyone out there have one for sale? js -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
