[BC] tube sound (tube transmitters)

[Kent Winrich, K9EZ]

WOW going through the tubes that fast.  Then I would agree with you.

Yes it would involve some math based on the local power rates, and how 
often you go through tubes.  Some transmitters just are light on tubes.  
Others arent.

Heh, I have been known to be wrong in the past.....

Bailey, Scott wrote:
> What Kent doesn't understand is the savings in electric and tubes.  DO
> THE MATH. In one year, after buying tubes and the getting the electric
> bill, I save more then enough money that would be going out in a tube
> rig. I've gone from paying an AC bill of 450.00 with my Collins 20V-3 to
> 150.00 per month using the Armstrong Transmitter. Bear in mind, my
> studios are with the transmitter. I got sick and tired every 6 to 8
> months, buying a set of 4 each, 4-400 tubes, 807's, 6SJ6's, etc.  It
> made no sense. I thought the power company and the guy I was buying
> tubes from were coming out ahead more than me!
> I know of an AM station in this market, that brings in over 300 grand a
> year, low overhead, and is still using a Gates BC-1T. The owner is stuck
> in the past, and won't give in.  He can afford to buy 2 SS, 1 KW, boxes,
> and come out WAY AHEAD!
> Its o.k. for hobbyist, hams, etc, to play with the old tube beast, and
> yes that would be fun, but for 24/7 use, no way! 
>
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net
> [mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of DANA PUOPOLO
> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 7:11 AM
> To: Broadcasters' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [BC] tube sound (tube transmitters)
>
> For a full time 1 kW AM station (even a low power one running their main
> TX
> all night), the savings in electricity at current rates more then covers
> the
> lease payments for a SS transmitter.
> Unless you believe that electric rates are going to take a dive, this is
> the
> way to go...
>
> -D
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> Received: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 05:06:59 AM PDT
> From: "Kent Winrich, K9EZ" <kwinrich at gmail.com>
> To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
> Subject: Re: [BC] tube sound (tube transmitters)
>
> Bailey, Scott wrote:
>   
>> Dana,
>>    IMHO....this is 2006, tubes are for hobbyist.  Solid State FETS are
>> for the real world! All those ole fart small station owners still
>> running a tube rig needs to get their brain checked!
>>
>> Scott
>>   
>>     
>
> Lets see... old tube transmitter running fine.... New SS transmitter 
> thousands of dollars.  AM station barely covering its electrical 
> bills...... Me thinks a tube transmitter will do just fine thank you.  
> You may be surprised how many tube transmitters are out there!  Yes yes 
> I am aware of the efficiency of a SS versus a tube rig.
>
> If tubes are for hobbyists, then why are the likes of Continental coming
>
> out with brand new HD FM transmitters with tubes (which I just took 
> receipt of two of them)?
>
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