[Boatanchors] 5U4 vs 5Y3

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You might want to solid-state the rectifier circuit with the addition  
of an appropriate dropping resistor of course.  Reduces the stress and  
strain on that vintage power xformer.

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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On May 24, 2014, at 3:47 PM, Jim Wilhite wrote:

> Wait for the right tube Bob, don't chance ruining anything in that  
> receiver. The power transformer can be fragile.
>
> Jim
> W5JO
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Many thanks for all the replies. The set is an NC-183D and one side  
> of its 5U4 is dead. I was hoping to do some other checkout stuff  
> while waiting for a good 5U4 from the tube guys. I'll keep a lookout  
> for too much red on the Y's plates. Thanks again  to all that replied.
>
> Bob