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Johnson Viking Ranger

The 160 through 10 meter AM & CW transmitter was available as a kit ($179.50) or factory wired ($258.00) when introduced in 1954.  At the end of production in 1961, the prices had risen to $229.00 and $329.50 respectively.  Power input to the 6146 final was 75 W. CW, 65 W. AM.  A pair of 1614 tubes in class AB1 served as modulators.
 

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