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116X and the 6A3 tube
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12-18-2011, 06:21 PM
From what I've heard from some of my ham buddies the Russian tube are ok but the Chinese jobs are not very good. I'd stay away from them. Agree with Ron a good pair of used US tubes is your best and cheaper way to go. The reliability will the best.
GL and hold on to your wallet.
Terry
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
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116X and the 6A3 tube - by BDM - 12-18-2011, 03:28 AM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by Ron Ramirez - 12-18-2011, 09:38 AM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by BDM - 12-18-2011, 10:40 AM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by Phlogiston - 12-18-2011, 11:43 AM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by Ron Ramirez - 12-18-2011, 02:08 PM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by 7estatdef - 12-18-2011, 02:46 PM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by Phlogiston - 12-18-2011, 03:09 PM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by BDM - 12-18-2011, 06:09 PM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by 7estatdef - 12-18-2011, 06:21 PM
Re: 116X and the 6A3 tube - by TA Forbes - 12-19-2011, 11:32 PM



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