OT(?) germanium transistors

[jorgen.bergfors at idg.se]

>Of course, what we really need is a three pronged device that behaves
>exactly like a Ge transistor... that may be more difficult. Ge diodes
>are still available though.

Why not just use a germanium transistor? They are still available! My supplier (www.elfa.se) stocks nine different types:
AC125
AC126
AC127
AC128
AC187
AC188
AD161
ASZ15
2N441

/Jorgen