[TenTec] Centurion & Tubes

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Looks to me that RF Parts boast of the 3-500ZG on their web page. 
https://www.rfparts.com/tubes/tubes-3500.html 
<https://www.rfparts.com/tubes/tubes-3500.html>    However I didn't find 
any pricing.

I did look at DX Engineering and found this. 
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/ameritron-3-500z-replacement-power-tubes?autoview=SKU&sortby=Default&sortorder=Default 
<https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/ameritron-3-500z-replacement-power-tubes?autoview=SKU&sortby=Default&sortorder=Default> 
Seems they have them but they aren't cheap!

Also I find that HRO shows inventory. 
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-001928 
<https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-001928>


And for you folks over in the U.K. 
https://www.thedxshop.com/transmitting-tubes-valves-6146b-572b-811a-500z-500zg-8877/thomson-csf-3-500z-3-500zg-transmitting-valve.html

So, the 3-500Z and ZG seem to be available in several places........but 
check with your banker first, because they aren't cheap.

73
Bob, K4TAX




On 8/3/2018 11:17 AM, Mcelmer1 wrote:
> Kinda off topic but if RF Parts no longer sells 3-500's we are in 
> trouble. Ameritron manufactures a few amps using the 3-500zg. You 
> might call/mail them and see if they sell the tubes.
>
> Mike
> W8TRN
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> Subject: [TenTec] Centurion & Tubes
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>> Just bought a Centurion. Is little used, full power and working 
>> great, black and all that.
>> I just noticed RFParts and the usual ePay sellers no longer list the 
>> 3-500zg. Anybody up
>> on that? DXengineering is out but claims to have them on 8/27.
>>
>> N0DBX
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