[Amps] 8877 Test

[R.Measures]

Electron tube type amplifier repair and troubleshooting without a 
hi-pot tester is like unto Ray Charles driving a motor vehicle.

On Feb 13, 2005, at 2:29 PM, Alek Petkovic wrote:

> Good point Norm. I guess that a hi pot test is always a good idea.
>
> I will add that I do know the history of these tubes. They are both 
> from a transmitter that I bought and carried away from the government 
> owned and run transmitting station. I personally removed the tubes and 
> packed them for safe keeping. I never saw the transmitter working so I 
> don't know how good the tubes are.
>
> 73, Alek
> VK6APK
>
> At 01:54 AM 14/02/2005, Norman Hockler wrote:
>> Alex,
>>
>> I for one would not want to test your 8877 tubes in my working amp
>> without first having them hi-potted at at least 8kv
>>
>> Norm,  N8NH
>>
>> At 06:11 PM 2/13/05 +0800, you wrote:
>>> This is directed mainly to the downunder members of this list.
>>>
>>> I have two 8877 tubes which I believe are in good condition but I 
>>> have no way to give them a live test.
>>>
>>> Is there anybody who has an amplifier using this tube, who would be 
>>> willing to try my tubes out?
>>>
>>> I would rather deal with somebody in Australia, due to shipping 
>>> issues and costs but would consider others if necessary.
>>>
>>> 73, Alek.
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>>>
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