Gary Schwartz wrote:
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> The biggest problem that I see with the Svetlana 4CX1600 tube is that
> Svetlana is the only company that makes it. If Svetlana goes out of
> business or stops manufacturing this tube, you are kinda hosed.
>
If Svetlana goes out of business...
Not too likely, mate. Russian General Electric, I am told. Huge outfit,
started making light bulbs over a century ago.
...or stops manufacturing this tube...
Any product by anyone can be terminated. But the B version (enlarged
cooler) is actually a pretty new product, albeit micropower by Svetlana
standards. They make very large tubes in a very large tube factory. I
have seen pictures and heard W6TC's description.
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