I have spent a lot of time in the shack rubbing on my Mk11. I managed to be heard across the pond in Wales and I have been working to raise the output a bit so the radio can be used most of the time barefoot. My across the pond was on CW but I operate AM quite a bit too. Recently (Monday)I discovered what was holding the 807 final back and now have a radio that works well enough it is my rig of choice these last few days. Today I worked some 80M AM at a fair distance for that time of day. I have also had it on my twin 811A HB amp and can now push approx 100 watts output. However I now use it barefoot with ease most QSOs. Before I was only able to produce around 20W. Voltages are still moderate and with in stated parameters. I run it in a AC supply (HB). I look forward to working another 19 set sometime on AM (or CW). Anyone have one on air regularly?
donVE3LYX

Do you own a serviceable 19 Set? yes

Dear OM Don,

I own a serviceable RCA Victor Canadian WS19-MKIII which I proudly and happily use on a daily basis, mainly on 40m CW covering whole Europe with DX well over 1400 miles.
It puts out 8W into my 40m long LW close to ground.
In two occasions, I crossed the pond, according to the RBN (Reverse Beacon Network) and was heard by two East Coast US stations.
My WS19 set woks also on IC and B (have the G-rod, the antenna base No. 9 and its special short coax).
I would be very happy to schedule a QSO with you and a great pleasure to establish a WS19-WS19 QSO !!!
Please let me know.

I am currently searching a Carrier No. 1 or No. 23 or make a repro of No. 23.

Best 73,
Alex - HB9DTA

My current setup:
WS19 MKIII
PSU Unit No. 2 MKIII
Variometer MKII (simply modified with SO-239 output socket)
Complete Case spare parts No. 5
Complete Case spare valves
Marconi Crystal Calibrator and its special dogbone wire
Normal dogbone wire
Operators Lamp No. 6
250 Feet antenna wire No. 1
C1 Dummy load
Control Unit No. 1 MKII
Control Unit No. 2 MKII
Control Unit NO. 3a MKII
Other parts, connecting wires.

Do you own a serviceable 19 Set? Yes

Stay in touch. We will watch the bands and when 40m gets good we will try.
Tnx 73 Don Dulmage (Dolmetsch)

Do you own a serviceable 19 Set? Yes