Re: [Amps] Question: Where to buy?

["Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>]

Eimac hasnt built a glass tube since the mid 90's or so. NOS ones may be 
gassy and need a regettering before applying full HV and RF. Eimacs with 
1987-88 date codes are especially suspect while the 1986 originals in my 
LK-500ZC keep on chugging along.
Chinese ones have shown good reliability over the past 10 years or so. All 
their "brands" come from the same factory including Alpha.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 10:20 AM
Subject: [Amps] Question: Where to buy?


> I can't tell you how impressed I am with the knowledge and willingness to 
> help by members of the Amplifier Reflector. Having said that, I have had 
> some serious problems with my beloved Amp Supply LZ-500ZB. I will need to 
> replace the 3-500Z's finals and zener, etc.....as I repair this amp, I 
> would like to DO IT RIGHT so that I can have another 15 or so years of 
> trouble free operation.
> The question right now is are Eimac 3-500Z tubes available and if so, 
> where may I find them. If not, is there a comparable brand and if so, what 
> brand and where may I find them.
> Thank you for your time and advice.
> There will be more questions to follow, I'm sure.
> 73
> Tony, W4FOA
> PS: Is there anyone on here that has had experience with the Amp Supply 
> amplifiers?
>
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Barnes" <n4jbk@comcast.net>
> To: "Amplifier Reflector" <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 7, 2014 11:11:24 PM
> Subject: [Amps] Replacing light bulbs in a Command HF2500E
>
> Can anyone tell me how difficult it might be to replace the light bulbs in 
> my Command HF2500E amplifier? The bulbs that are in there are not nearly 
> bright enough for my taste, I have heard that the meters are held in place 
> with some kind of rubber type glue or silicone. Also does anyone know of a 
> direct replacement L.E.D. for these bulbs? I know that I am asking for a 
> lot but in this crowd I have seen an awful lot more done with less.
> Thank you and 73,
>
> Joe N4JBK
>
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