805 linear amplifier??

[KE6DF]

I have a several 805 tubes and wondered if they could be used to build a linear.
 
I know there are many articles around for lineard with a pair of 811a tubes.

Perhaps a grounded grid, cathode driven design with a pair of 805s.

Does this make any sense?

Issues?

[Opcom]

Well, they have Class B RF amp spec in the tube manual, and also have same modulator specs. Why not?

good datashet with audio and RF class B operating conditions.
https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/049/8/805.pdf

Would grid lead inductance cause issues with grounded grid service on the higher HF bands for this 1936 tube?

[w7fox]

Looks like you could get about 100 watts per tube as an amplifier, but it would be easier with 811s in GG.  A pair in class B modulating a pair in class C would make a nice 200 watt AM transmitter.  Don't know the upper freq. it would work at though.