[BC] Are there AM stations still using Tube Rigs?

[towers at mre.com]

Why not build a simple 90 deg. T of three 20uH coils and a 002 uf. cap in
series with the shunt leg coil? I've done this a number of times at omni
stations.  Or simply make your ATU input and shunt legs variable/roller
coils and extend the knobs outside. Or make them remotely adjustable with
step motors.

MM

> I have a quick question, are there many small to medium size AM stations
> still using tube transmitters as a main transmitter?
>
> The reason why I ask is because the tube transmitters can tune into loads
> that a solid state, like my BE can not. I called be BE and they wanted
> nearly $2,500.00 for a output network to go with my AM1A.
>
> Scott