>> From: w8jitom@postoffice.worldnet.att.net
>> To: marv h. gonsior
To: <amps@contesting.com>
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jul 97 12:13:33 +0000
>> Subject: Re: [AMPS] 8877s
>> Priority: normal
>
>Marv,
>
>I tried e-mailing this to you, but it bounced.
>
>> > A number of postings have made reference to a certain time span wherein
>> > Eimac was having processing problems with their 8877. IF this is true,
>> > would someone kindly let me know what info they have on this? Thanks.
>>
>> Hi Marv,
>>
>> The 8877 was always a difficult tube to manufacture, but through the
>> mid to late 80's the tubes were failuer prone.
>>
>> They had gold sputtering problems and grid to cathode shorts, Eimac
>> said this was related to air pollution in Salt Lake City
>> contaminating materials...snip..
Mr. Rauch: Was the information from Eimac written or verbal?
thanks
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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