Hi,
I didnt mean to imply that i wanted an NTE transistor, i just used that part number for an example of one available out there.
In this modern world of battery operated equipment, germanium transistors have the advantage of low base emitter forward bias which is almost three times lower than silicon. That's what i am after.
Apparently i am not alone, as there is some interest in reviving this dead technology with the germanium/silicon hybrid. I dont have time to wait for those to hit the market nor am i going to want to pay for them i bet so i thought i would look into regular germanium transistors instead. It's a shame they are getting hard to find or expensive.
I'll check out ebay.