[Amps] GU43b Tube Socket

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:28:53 -0800 (PST), Bob Clark <clarkbb2 at yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Can You Seen Me A picture Of The GU43B Tubre Socket.

REPLY:

Be aware there are two versions of this tube and the sockets are not
interchangeable. The difference is the length of the center pin. If you
have the wrong one (as I did) it is possible to remove the existing
center pin from the socket and fabricate a new one which slips on
independent of the socket. A bit of a job but it works fine. 

Also, from my experience - keep the HV down to about 2 kV max. The data
sheet rates them at 3.3 kV but they are prone to arc internally at
voltages above 2 kV. Others have reported this too.

73, Bill W6WRT