[ETO_Alpha] Source for 3CX8007A tubes?

[Joe]

Hi Joe,

First - my apologies to the group - my ISP has been having issues and 
looks like my e-mail went out three times.

Thanks for the reply.  I appreciate the observations, Joe.  I've heard 
similar comments about the Svetlanas, but have seen other amps running 
them OK.  It's nice to know that your Svetlanas caused no apparent 
problems and they're ready for service.

I'll keep looking around for a good deal on both the Eimacs and Svetlanas.

All the best,

Joe
WDØM


Joe Giacobello wrote:
> Joe, FWIW I can provide some anecdotal info.  Over the past few years 
> I have spoken to a couple of amp manufacturers, and they have spoken 
> disparagingly of Svetlana 3CX800s.  OTOH, a local ham who is a retired 
> sparks from the Merchant Marine and who homebrews his own VHF and UHF 
> amps, thinks the Svetlana tubes are just fine.
>
> I purchased two Svetlana 3CX800s from Tom's Tubes'  estate.  Since he 
> couldn't or didn't want to guarantee the tubes, the seller sent me 
> three for the price of two ($500).  I plugged them all into my amp and 
> they behaved properly vs the Eimacs which they replaced.  They are now 
> on the shelf as backups, so I have no long term experience with them.
>
> YMMV.
>
> 73, Joe
> K2XX
>
> Joe wrote:
>> I may have to replace the finals in my 87a - anyone know a good 
>> source for these tubes?  Has anyone used the Svetlana instead of the 
>> Eimac version?  If so, are there any difficulties in changing 
>> manufacturers? I also seem to recall that some years ago, there was a 
>> suggestion that it's OK to use the  3CPX8007A variety....
>>
>> All thoughts welcomed!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Joe
>> WDØM