To add to that, the Penta tubes I saw were pretty crappy!
Mike(y)
W3SLK
----- Original Message -----
From: measures <2@vc.net>
To: William Fuqua <Wlfuqu00@pop.uky.edu>; AMPS <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] Amperex and Penta Labs
>
> >
> > Does anyone know what the deal is with Amperex?
> >You can buy new (just made) Amperex tubes but I can't find the Amperex
> >"company" anywhere
> >via any search engine or directory. Is some one just building the tubes
> >per Amperex specs and
> >labeling them Amperex?
> > And what is the real story behind Penta Labs as well?
>
> >
> Amperex apparently still builds tubes in France. Penta was originally a
> couple of guys who came from Eimac. Penta was eventually bought out by
> Machlett/Raytheon, who later lost interest. Currently, "Penta" is
> allegedly built in China by political prisoners and petty criminals.
> Serious criminals are used for "parts". .
>
> > While I am at it anyone ever hear of ETL?
>
> nope
>
> cheers, Bill
>
> - Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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