On Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 1:26 p.m. DupyRail <andytron434@...> wrote:
FWIW, contact Tom, W8JI at CTR Engineering.? From what I understand
he has tubes F/S that are tested by him to make sure they are
working.
73? Andy? K9ATX
On 12/10/2023 12:03 PM, Dave wrote:
Hello Group, I could use your help!
Looking to pick up a 3-500ZG replacement for my AL-80B.? My
choices are:
RF Parts Company: 3-500ZG (6-month warranty). 250$ (China)
DX Engineering: Penta Labs RF Vacuum Tube 3-500ZG (no warranty
listed). 300$ (assume China?)
DX Engineering:?Ameritron 3-500Z Replacement Power Tube (All
products manufactured by Ameritron have a one-year limited
warranty) 360$ (assume China?).
Both vendors have always been reliable for me so my question:
Is the Ameritron tube worth the additional $$ or is it branding?
Is the Penta Tube?worth the additional $$
What would be the best replacement?
(sorry for writing a novel)
Thanks in advance!
73
K5AKM - Dave
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