Hi, a friend of mine recently was very generous and sent me four used 4CX800 / GU74b which he didnt need anymore. The tubes where traveling a while and through several non-EU countries. Today the par
Customs in what countr(y|ies)? They must be absolutely insanely ignorant! The health risk from BeO2 is minimal as long as the material is in a solid mass; it is hazardous only when in the form of inh
Beryllium oxide is not a problem if it remains a solid mass. However, drilling or sawing it creates dust which it incredibly toxic if inhaled. Mike, W1NR _____________________________________________
I think that particle size and density in the air are important factors. As I understand it, serious problems are normally only seen in people who have long term exposure to fine dust. That aside, t
Lets hope that those idiots did inhale some of the filings. Fern _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amp
Amen!!! Gene May, WB8WKU Btw: Is it true that these tubes contain Berylium oxide and thoriated thungsten? What is the health risk going out from an opened tube? ______________________________________
Normally it's the country of destination who apparently went to the same school as many Government employees. I had an amp come in through Newark. It was listed and clearly labled as Amateur Radio Eq