On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:39:45 -0700, Vic Rosenthal wrote:
>Can the 3CX800A7 be rebuilt? I am happy with my Alpha 86, but the
>thought of eventually needing to replace the tubes at current prices is
>scary.
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I have a pair of those in my Commander HF-2500 which have been used for
tens of thousands of RTTY contest QSOs, arguably the hardest of all
operating modes. As far as I can tell their performance is identical to
the day I got the amp.
Don't abuse them and they will probably last longer than you. :-)
--
Bill, W6WRT
QSLs via LoTW
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