[AMRadio] mercury vapor tubes

Ron Youvan ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com
Tue Jun 7 16:54:09 EDT 2011


Rick wrote:

> Once a mercury vapor tube (866) has warmed properly is it okay to lay the
> chassis on its side (and apply B+) putting the tube in a horizontal position
> so I can make under chassis measurements?

   Real bad idea.  Can you solder a wire to the point you want to 
measure and keep the MVR vertical at all times?
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM -   Every HAM should have at least one desk MIC,
                    it's the perfect place to hang the cans when
                    CW is "arm chair copy."


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