Hi. I want to "release" three CV378 rectifier tubes in a radio transmitter I have by replacing them with solid state rectifiers (preferably within an octal plug). Can anybody point me to such a replacement or offer and insight as to what I might be looking for? When I've sourced a replacement I can then offer them for sale as used. I've got a good valve tester so I can vouch for their condition. Thanks. Rich
EDIT: I see products for GZ34 but not GZ37. Quite possibly I might need to create a homebrew solution, not sure.
EDIT: I see products for GZ34 but not GZ37. Quite possibly I might need to create a homebrew solution, not sure.
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We're focussing on DIY here, so you might want to build your own one: You need to know the power xformer's HT voltage and to which heater pin the first filter capacitor (or the first choke) connects to. Then chose a pair of silicon diodes with appropriate PIV ratings and a WW resistor to drop the DC voltage by the same amount the original rectifier tube does.
Best regards!
Best regards!