[Heathkit] 3-500C

[Michael McCarthy]

Glen Zook wrote:
> Unfortunately, the Chinese tubes (and the "new" Taylor
> tubes are Chinese) is that they tend to be very
> problematic.  Sometimes you get good ones.  However,
> the number of tubes that fail very early in their life
> that are made by the Chinese are pretty common.
> 
> Glen, K9STH
> 
> 
> --- "Ronald A. Stunden" <ve7yc at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> Anyone have experience with the Chinese 3-500C's or
> the Taylor 3-500's in the SB 220?? 

The RF parts branded Chinese tubes are tested and warranted for 2 years,
with the exception of filament pins unsoldering.  I would recommend you
look at the warranty of any tubes you buy as to how well they will last.
 The RF Parts brand have worked very well for me and I have never had to
send one back.

Mike, W1NR