[ARC5] Tube entenders

[D. Platt]

On 1/6/2013 7:50 PM, Bob wrote:
> I think that this is the right forum to find answers for my lack of experience.I am not sure if they were even ever made as I am a relative newcomer but as I am now playing around with different boatanchors( ART-13& DX 100's etc.) I can see the sometimes need for tube extenders for 7 pin 1625 and 837 tubes. 4 pin 811's and 7 pin 813's (which have a different pin circle diameter than the 1625 type). The base of these sockets are sometimes hard to get at.If there are such things and anyone has any of these that they no longer have a use for I would like to purchase them.
> Thanks in advance.
> Bob
> W1GTH
>
Bob,
As a matter of fact, there is at least one tube extender set available.  
The set is nomenclatured the MX-1258/U (Navy item) and it contains nine 
extenders for various tube bases, a tube pin straightener, and a small 
manual.  It includes the one you need. They were manufactured by Vector 
(the tube socket people) and I'd be lost without mine, at times.  They 
also aren't behind every tree, but they are out there.

Regards

Jeep - K3HVG