[TowerTalk] Running 3-500Z in horizontal position

[K9MA]

Yes, base up or base down. 

73,
Scott K9MA 

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Scott Ellington

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> On Oct 8, 2020, at 3:53 PM, Steven Katz <stevek at jmr.com> wrote:
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> I'd turn it upside down, not on its side.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Bert
> Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:39 PM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Running 3-500Z in horizontal position
> 
> I'm working on restoring a SB-220 and need to have the amp on the side in order to get access for measurements.
> 
> Would I damage the 3-500Zs running them in a horizontal position for a short while testing and troubleshooting the amp? Sagging filament, causing short, etc. Specs says vertical, base down or up! Thanks!
> 
> Bert VE3NR
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