[AMPS] re:Socket for 3-500Z

[Chris Pedder]

Rich wrote:

>€ In my opinion, due to use of heat-resistant spring material, the best 
>sockets made for the 3-500Z were those used in the Trio-Kenwood TL-922. 
>Replacements may still may be available from Kenwood parts. My best 
>3-500Z cooling system award goes to Heath for the split-chassis design 
>used in the SB-220. 

There is a number of people on this side of the pond who would disagree.
TL922s are prone to socket problems. As a purist (mathematician) I prefer
the, no longer available, Drake solution or the very expensive Eimac
airflow socket.

Best wishes,

Chris G3VBL

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