[BC] bta-250m

[Charles Ring W3NU]

Stan Tacker wrote:
> As a curator of a 250GY, BTA-1R, 20-V3, BC1-F, and BA-1k, I can attest that
> these rigs sound great with fresh tubes.  All of these have been replaced
> with solid state transmitters as the main.  As for using the tube rigs as a
> standby...well, just don't turn off the filaments!  Let these rigs go dark
> for a few days and the tubes get gassy quick.  (Actually the McMartin can be
> counted upon to restart at some power level, since it has a solid state
> driver).
>   

I've seen many 833A's, 807's and others do fine after sitting idle 
indefinitely. My experience with 4-400's is limited. I may have a chance 
to restore a 20-V2 to working order but the blower for two of its 
4-400's is missing. Any suggestions for a replacement?