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December 13, 2024. The Tube Radio

 


We have been building the various parts of the tube final for the Hybrid rig. This effort will move it more toward an All-Tube rig versus its original Hybrid form. 


Work has been completed simulating the Band Pass Coupler (12DQ7 to 12GE5) and the coupling from the 12GE5 to the W3NQN LPF. We are now building that hardware for those circuits. You can see the parts in the photo above.


It is also planned to use a 9-pin miniature plug and socket for the power interconnects (upper right-hand corner). The main power module will house the 9 Pin socket, and this unit will have the 9 Pin plug and 1-foot pigtail. 

We are ready to start the wiring. This process may result in a few more changes, but this is the 1st prototype.

Do you see the analogy where the various selections to fill out the new government positions are much like Brown Shoes with a Black Tuxedo? Hmmm -- nothing but the best people.

Pete N6QW


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