Topband: FK8CP and 3CX800A7 Tubes

[Ron vk3io]

I see there has been some discussion about Remi and his tube problems.

He did tell that the tubes he has were electrically good, but I presume he 
has tried to clean the contacts.

Maybe he has been away for a few years and maybe he lives near the salt 
water, so maybe he has some serious corrosion (as a result of previous 
cyclones in the past 5 years or so and being in a tropical area) or maybe 
the amp has other problems.

He did not say what type of amp it is, but I think it is a commercial model 
of some sort and if it uses a pair of 3CX800's, it must have been an 
expensive amp.

So to answer these questions, someone will have to fax him these questions.

Next time I hear him I will ask him some more questions and or send him a 
fax anyway.

Such interest in his plight from the AR op's in the world may spark a more 
intense effort on his behalf effort to solve his problem and get on the air 
more.

Cheerio from Ron.