More accurately, according to Karen at RF Parts, they are searching for a
supplier. The only player in the 3-500ZG game is China. Furthermore, she was
empathic that they WOULD stock the parts and "cut out the middle man". I am
unclear that she meant. But be assured, they are working the supplier
problem.
Mike
W8TRN
1705 MST
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg S via TenTec" <tentec@contesting.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: "Greg S" <oldlongbeard@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2018 14:45
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Centurion & Tubes
There will be a price increase SOON. RF Parts apparently will no longer be
importing Chinese tubes. This is unconfirmed, but has been reported on
social media....i.e. as reliable as the weatherguesser.
Greg, KC8HXO
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On Aug 3, 2018, at 12:55, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net> wrote:
Looks to me that RF Parts boast of the 3-500ZG on their web page.
https://www.rfparts.com/tubes/tubes-3500.html
<https://www.rfparts.com/tubes/tubes-3500.html> However I didn't find
any pricing.
I did look at DX Engineering and found this.
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/ameritron-3-500z-replacement-power-tubes?autoview=SKU&sortby=Default&sortorder=Default
<https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/ameritron-3-500z-replacement-power-tubes?autoview=SKU&sortby=Default&sortorder=Default>
Seems they have them but they aren't cheap!
Also I find that HRO shows inventory.
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-001928
<https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-001928>
And for you folks over in the U.K.
https://www.thedxshop.com/transmitting-tubes-valves-6146b-572b-811a-500z-500zg-8877/thomson-csf-3-500z-3-500zg-transmitting-valve.html
So, the 3-500Z and ZG seem to be available in several places........but
check with your banker first, because they aren't cheap.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 8/3/2018 11:17 AM, Mcelmer1 wrote:
Kinda off topic but if RF Parts no longer sells 3-500's we are in
trouble. Ameritron manufactures a few amps using the 3-500zg. You might
call/mail them and see if they sell the tubes.
Mike
W8TRN
----- Original Message ----- From: "n0dbx via TenTec"
<tentec@contesting.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: "n0dbx" <dlnicho@hushmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2018 09:55
Subject: [TenTec] Centurion & Tubes
Just bought a Centurion. Is little used, full power and working great,
black and all that.
I just noticed RFParts and the usual ePay sellers no longer list the
3-500zg. Anybody up
on that? DXengineering is out but claims to have them on 8/27.
N0DBX
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