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Re: [Amps] Running 3-500s upside down

To: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>, amps@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Running 3-500s upside down
From: gdaught6@stanford.edu
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:39:23 -0800
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On 16 Mar 2005 at 8:14, Pete Smith wrote:

> I understand that running 3-500s on their side risks internal shorts. 
> I need to do some trouble-shooting on my modified SB-220's relay/bias
> switching circuit, however, which would be much facilitated if I could
> key but not drive the amp (no RF out) with it upside down.  I can pull
> the tubes if I need to, of course, but would prefer not to.

The Eimac data sheet for the 3-500z says "Operating position: 
vertical, base up or base down."  

73,

George T. Daughters, K6GT



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