[Amps] hear hear about the toobs

[Keith LaBorde - K4KAL]

Hello Group !

I have been following the discussion on tubes and I find it very
interesting.
I am in no way an expert, but have had my share of 8877's, 3-500Z's.

I can say I did experience a problem with a 8877 in an old Ameritron AL-1500
I had some years ago, and replaced it with a "Pull" that I purchased
and was back on the air.  I did not have the skill to check the tube
to even know if it was bad.  I figured since it had lower then expected
output, it was time to go.

I am curious is some of the problems in the past that have made company's
switch to the Russian Tubes, are do they also have similar problems.

I own 2 Alpha-99 Amplifers, and have been gradually accumulating
4CX800's as spares with the fear that in the future when I need
some they will be expensive to purchase, or not available.

Would appreciate any comments on my strategy of purchasing
tubes and putting them in storage.

Thanks,
Keith, K4KAL