Thread: 6L6 substitute
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Old December 6th 08, 09:56 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Fred McKenzie Fred McKenzie is offline
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Default 6L6 substitute

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JIMMIE wrote:

I am considering an 807 as a replacement


Jimmie-

Just how simple will this transmitter be? My first novice transmitter
was built from an ARRL publication back in the 50s. The specification
was for a single 6V6, used as a crystal oscillator with output coupled
to the antenna.

I found I could get more power with a 6L6 plugged into the same socket.
Along the way to getting more power, I found that crystal current would
increase to the point where the crystal would fracture!

If you use a 807 or 1625, I hope you will have a lower power oscillator
driving it. Something like a 6AG7 would make a nice crystal oscillator,
and should have sufficient output to drive an 807.

73,
Fred
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