[Boatanchors] 12AX7 Saga

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John & Group,

One entry in my database says the 5651 is an 87 volt voltage reference tube.  
One application being in ME-6(*)/U.  Can anyone confirm this?

In a message dated 12/20/2005 9:44:02 AM Central Standard Time, 
flood at Krohne.com writes: 
> I found the box marked 12AX7's  (good news),  what was in there was 20 nos 
> mil pkg. RCA JRC 5651's (bad news).  Sorry guys, I should have looked 
> first before I sent my first message.  Anyone have a use for these? $2.00 
> ea plus postage or $30.00 for all 20 and I'll pay for shipping in the 
> lower 48.  Requests for all 20 take first preference.  I do not have a 
> listing for testing these on my Hickok 534 so they are as is and appear to 
> be NOS.

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