I hear you Tom...
It is a long story, but believe me, when that amp
is restored, it will be in daily use. No more storage.
There were concrete reasons not to use the ham
radio gear for many years. Thankfully, those reasons
are no more.
I've learned my lesson.
Gary WG7X
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Rauch <w8ji@contesting.com>...
>
>
> There is no debate Gary. The worse thing in the world is to put
> used 3-500Z's in storage, take them out, and high voltage.
>
> All you have is a gassy tube or tubes, and whatever components
> they damaged.
>
> Don't let anyone worry you needlessly, and next time run the
> tubes once in a while...even if you have to loan the amp to a friend.
>
>
> 73, Tom W8JI
> w8ji@contesting.com
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