[Amps] Blown glitch resistor..twice

[k7rdx]

Didn`t see your call? Anyway,hipot test will determine the throw away 
tube..If you were close? to me(Central Wa) I could hipot for 
you..Jim..K7RDX..
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From: <SECOPSYS at aol.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:54 PM
Subject: [Amps] Blown glitch resistor..twice


> Hi all...pair of 3-500  (LK-500ZC)....not running heavy...transmitting and
> the bullwhip bang that makes you jump...one glitch (series at each plate)
> resistor blew...replaced resistor...happened again several days later... 
> same
> tube glitch resistor.  Replaced both tubes with pair of older not full
> output (700 watts out on 80 mtr) 3-500s.  Problem gone.  I think I an 
> assume
> that the bad tube is the one where the glitch resistor has twice blown. 
> Want
> to scrape one tube...but not the wrong tube!  Your thoughts would be 
> appreciat
> ed.
> Many thanks,
> Richard
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