I have had good luck with the RF Parts brand of 3-500Z tubes. They are
graphite plate type tubes. Reasonable cost, they have a good guarantee and
they stand behind them.
Just my opinion.
73
Jim W7RY
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From: measures <2@vc.net>
To: kn3c@arrl.net <kn3c@arrl.net>; amps@contesting.com <amps@contesting.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] 3-500Z Info Wanted
>
>>
>>So what's the best source of 3-500's today. Are the Triton (Eimac) tubes
>>any good?
>
>A friend of mine bought a pair of Triton3-500Zs. The spotwelds on the
>anode coolers were made with to little current -- just like Eimacs that
>were produced during the last five or so years of production.
>
>> I appears that the Chinese tubes are the only other option?
>
>No. Amperex makes good quality 3-500Z (8008) and 3-400Z (8163) in
>France. There is no difference in PEP output. Mu is c. 200.
>
>cheers, Rick
>
>- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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