[BC] In search of Harris SX1

[towers at mre.com]

The older IRF350's would not switch fast enough for the RF PA and was
inconsistent from what I heard.  Which is why you ALWAYS ordered them from
Harris and for good reason. They tested every device as they came in to
insure it met their spec.

That's no longer needed today for that device.

The newer generic IRF350 design is a much tighter and faster tollerance
than the older versions. Thus, the device to device difference is so small
that they're basically interchangable except in very tight spec
applications.

MM

> I appreciate all of the comments in response to my thoughts on the SX
> series.
> I knew that the transistor was an IRF350, but was under the impression
> that
> it was a hybrid version and that a stock IRF350 would not be suitable.
> Maybe
> I was misinformed.
>
> My observation regarding the annual transistor "pop" was reinforced for me
> at the time by
> friends and aquaintences having similar experiences.
>
> I'm less cynical now than I was this morning.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chuck
>