Hi Paul,
According to Ameritron, the amplifier uses the 3CX800A7 tubes. Is the
3CX800HX different?
If you are interested, I have two used 3CX800A7 tubes.
Jim Smith, KQ6UV
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From: <Dinsterdog@aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 6:58 AM
Subject: [Amps] 3CX800HX tube questions
> I just heard back from Ameritron on why my AL800H was putting out low
power.
> It is driven by a pair of 3CX800HX tubes. They said a tube was shorted
and
> there was some other damage to some capacitors etc......the tube that is
> shorted is costing $595 to replace. From others I have heard that there
is a
> serious shortgage of these tubes due to it becoming popular as a driver
> device for big amps with large digital sound systems. Is this true and if
> so, does any know of a source where I can get a pair of matched tubes vs a
> single replacement? Is it important to go with a set of matched tubes or
> should I just be glad with the shorted tube being replaced? I also heard
> that a pair of pulsating medical tubes can work fine with the amp at about
> 1/2 the costs.................any thoughts on this?? I paid $700 for a
pair
> of these tubes three years ago..........$595 for a single tube is ouch!
Any
> help appreciated-
>
> 73 Paul N0AH
> dinsterdog@aol.com
>
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