D&A Falcon 400

[Aviator]

Came out of a 50's model IH semi. The original paint is non-existent but the tubes inside look new. Also came with a buttload of 6LQ6 tubes. Being as this is a mobile amp, would it be financially acceptable to convert it to a base setup or should i just sell it? Also, the tubes are NIB...or what's left of the original boxes. Thanks for any info anyone can provide. I really have no use for a mobile like this, so if it doesn't make sense to convert it and anyone is interested.....feel free to PM me.

[radio11]

Well,how many tubes are in the amp?any tube amp is worth the time to re-build/restore.u can always build an power supply for it and run it base.and they are sure sweet in a mobile set-up.dont draw near as much current as the s/s amps.

[Aviator]

There's 2 6JT6's and 4 6LQ6's. I'd be interested in knowing how to convert, then i can run this and my Palomar 90A together.

[420Snowman]

It can be done, but its gonna take a decent power supply to run it. A 2x4 6lQ6 should get ya about 500w if they are all in good shape!! I am going to PM you....

Snowman

[Night Crawler]

I'd be interested in knowing how to convert

Change the power tranformer in it to one that has a 120vac primary then you wouldn't need a 13.8vdc 100amp supply.

[Aviator]

Where the heck do I find one of them?

[Night Crawler]

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The only other thing that will have to be done is to change the HV rectifier in that amp from a fullwave bridge to a fullwave doubler which is easy.

[Aviator]

Thanks Nightcrawler...gonna take a short break from CB, gotta figure out how to re-mount my antenna. Thanks for the info and I'll get around to it sometime.

[Aviator]

10 bucks??? That's it? I'm a novice so what does that swap entail?

[420Snowman]

Aviator, how's the project going? We like updates!


snowman

[Aviator]

I haven't even messed with it....and YOU NEVER CALLED ME BACK HA HA HA

[Aviator]

Here you go [Please login or register to view this link]
The only other thing that will have to be done is to change the HV rectifier in that amp from a fullwave bridge to a fullwave doubler which is easy.

Nightcrawler, can you provide me with any information on this conversion? I know I know......I feel like I need my hand held lol but this is new territory for me.