[ARC5] Testing tubes -

[Mike Feher]

Bill -

That sounds real interesting. From what I understand you to say, it is
portable. I have the similar capability, but, all the power supplies weigh a
couple of hundred pounds. Not at all portable, HI. 73 - Mike 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell, NJ, 07731
732-886-5960 

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From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
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Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:35 PM
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  Well, I resolved that problem when buying tubes.
I built a portable transmitting tube tester that will test tubes up to
1.5kW. It is in a Hickok tester case and powered by a
12 volt battery. 
   They will state that the tubes are perfect and tested and that is when I
ask if I can  test them with my tester. Usually they say yes thinking it is
an ordinary tester and right in the middle is a socket for 4-125A to 4-1000A
tubs or 3-500z or 3-1000z tubes. I also have adapters that plug in to test
ceramic tubes. 
   They get a bit nervous at that point.
73
Bill wa4lav