QROparts.com is a direct source from Russia. Supposedly he has an outlet in
Dallas, Texas. However, when I obtained some GI-7bT tubes they were shipped
from Russia. I was told that the tubes would ship from Dallas (I am in the
Dallas area) so I purchased them from QRO Parts. But, they were not shipped
from Dallas and it took a little over 4-weeks to get them.
As for the eBay store: Those are really not for auction, but the seller in
Ukraine sells these tubes just like QRO Parts. But, his prices are cheaper and
the shipping charges are slightly less.
I am in the process of ordering some GI-46b tubes. I can get 4 of them for
like $270 from the eBay store (including shipping) and 2 of them from QRO parts
for like $230 (including shipping). Twice as many tubes for only $40 more!
Also, the eBay seller does guarantee the tubes.
I built a 160-meter only amplifier using a pair of GI-7bT tubes. Am now
getting about 850 watts out with only 1700 volts on the plates (need a bigger
transformer!).
Glen, K9STH
Website: http://k9sth.com
--- On Mon, 4/4/11, Bryan Swadener <bswadener@yahoo.com> wrote:
I've been collecting pieces to build a monoband 160m amplifier using a GS-35B.
I have most of the other parts but it's about time to put a tube in my mitts.
Aside from a certain well-known auction site, is there anywhere else to
purchase the tube? If via auction only, can anyone recommend for (or against) a
particular seller(s)?
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