[TowerTalk] Greenstone vacuum relays

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I would buy through Max-Gain.  In my experience, they are very good to 
deal with and stand behind what they sell.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 4/26/2013 6:40 AM, Tõnno Vähk wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with products by Greenstone, especially the
> vacuum relays:
>
> http://www.greenstoneusa.com/vacuumrelays.htm
>
> They are supposedly made in China and cost several time less than say
> Jennings, etc..
>
> They are sold by for example RF Parts:
>
> http://www.rfparts.com/relays/relays-vacuum.html?p=2
>
> and MAX-GAIN:
>
> http://www.mgs4u.com/RF-Microwave/vacuum-relays-SPDT.htm
>
> VC-2 sells for less than USD 100 while equivalent Jennings is over USD 300.
>
> Worth taking a risk?
>
> And then there is this special offer for hams by Gigavac:
>
> http://www.gigavac.com/catalog/amateur-radio.html
>
> Anyone tried those relays?
>
> 73
> Tonno
> es5tv
>
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