[AMRadio] mercury vapor tubes

[Jim Isbell, W5JAI]

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pair of 4-1000As.  Nothing warms a winter shack like a bunch of 866s
supplying power to a pair of 4-1000As

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On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Jim Wilhite <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:

> I don't suggest you do that Rick.  If you really want to use 866s then
> sub 3B28s for the measurements then put the 866s back when you have them
> vertical.
> Jim/
> W5JO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > 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?
> > Thanks,
> > Rick / K5IAR
>
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