[Amps] 572's

[Carl]

It is always preferrable to have a second or third source when needed.
While RFP has always made good on DOA tubes I dont expect that to happen 
when they are claimed to be tested. The ones Ive returned have always been 
defective within 30 seconds of powering up.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Osborne" <w7why at frontier.com>
To: "Amps" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] 572's


> You may be right, but I'd rather buy from someone I know.
> I've bought from RF Parts for a long time and never had any problems. 
> Only tube that ever went bad was my fault and they still replaced it for 
> free. 73
> Tom W7WHY
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> Greetings to all,
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>        In my opinion, a "reputable  distributor" doesn't have anything to
> do with the issue.  99% of all new 572B's come from the same factory in
> China.  If the tubes won't meet muster, the problem is in the factory, not
> the distributor.
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