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

[BOYDSIRBOYD at aol.com]

SCOTT,,,
 
i just installed a brand new BE AM1 transmitter at WPCC.. i just had to go  
out and tune the ATU to give a good match of 50j0 back to the transmitter. oh 
it  just loves the match it feeds into.
you know i could come there and tune you up with no problems, i have plenty  
of spare parts. i worked with WILLIAM CULPEPPER on several instances. but  you 
know i don't think you could pay me. i'm not that expensive but i just don't  
think you could or would pay me when i got done.
 
bill
 

We have rebuilt our antenna system with  better, stronger, wire for the 
folded unipole, but the ATU has to be rebuilt.  New components are going in and we 
are going back with the standard "T"  Network.

If we run into problems with the ATU, I'll just  break down and buy the 
matching network for the BE. I hate the idea of a tube  transmittter. I miss 
changing the tubes and tune up, but not the heat and the  AC bill!

Thanks all for the  advice!

Scott

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think you could or would pay me when i got done.</DIV>
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<DIV>bill</DIV>
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