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[Amps] Amperex 3-500ZG

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Subject: [Amps] Amperex 3-500ZG
From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:52:52 -0500
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>Is the production in USA now?

China.  No one has the glass machines (Sealex or whatever they're
called now) in the US.  But I have a good source who told me
Richardson makes the 4PR1000 elements here, and ships them to China to
be used in the bulbs.  I find that interesting because I have no idea
who is still using the 4PR1000 who would pay for a new one.  So I
advise some scepticism on this.

I think the 3-400 is a more rugged tube, but this is good news to all
the 3-500 amplifier owners.  They're also good as modulators and the
Power Pebble uses them.

73
Rob
K5UJ

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