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Re: valve radios?

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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>

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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>

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Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:08:09 -0400

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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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