Very interesting, Steve.

I'm learning a lot today, even though I'm on Easter Break from the 
University.  (grin)

73 de KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: valve radios?


> Tom,
>
> If memory serves, "valve" is the original name for what we now call tubes.
> I believe the Flemming valve was essentially a diode, which was later
> improved to become a triode.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:44
> Subject: Re: valve radios?
>
>
>> Valves are what the Europeans and Australians refer to as tubes.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:40 AM
>> Subject: valve radios?
>>
>>
>> All right, guys:  My curiosity has gotten the best of me here.  I can't
>> resist asking:
>>
>> What in the heck is a "valve radio"?
>>
>> I'm always willing to learn here!  (grin)
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
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