[Johnson] [heathkitnovicestations] Re: Set of Transmitter Tubesetc. etc.

Mon Jun 30 21:00:42 EDT 2014

Only an audiophool or tube peddler would suggest swapping a 5V4 for a 5AR4 
without seriously looking at the specs and the equipment. OTOH a 5AR4 would 
be a fine overkill swap for a much lower ratings 5V4.

Carl
KM1H

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From: <bcarling at cfl.rr.com>
To: <heathkitnovicestations at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <johnson at mailman.qth.net>; <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; 
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Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Johnson] [heathkitnovicestations] Re: Set of Transmitter 
Tubesetc. etc.

> That is correct Charles. Often guys will save money by substuting 5AR4 and 
> 5V4 tubes for
> each other. You are right - they usually go for crazy prices.
>
> All the best
>
> On 6/29/2014 2010, bcarling at cfl.rr.com wrote:
>>The 5V4 is also a very cheap tube as he has pointed out - one popular site 
>>sells them for
> $29.95 and another sells them for $19.95 so they are obviously desirable 
> to someone. Some
> of the used ones on eBay are going for $12, $39 and $69.00 each. Two 
> Mullard ones will set
> you back $119.00 plus shipping. So mine is not bad in the mix with these 
> other ham
> transmitter tubes for $30.00 total.
>
> The similar 5AR4 goes for crazy prices.
>
> --
> Charles Ring W3NU
>
>
>
> On 30 Jun 2014 at 12:33, someone wrote:
>
>> I call them informative posts meant so others dont get scammed by 
>> misleading
>> low end sellers.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Brian Carling bcarling at cfl.rr.com [heathkitnovicestations]
>> To: heathkitnovicestations at yahoogroups.com
>> Cc: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net> ; <Heathkit-Radios at yahoogroups.com> ;
>> <Heathkit-Radios-Moderated at yahoogroups.com> ; <johnson at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [heathkitnovicestations] Re: Set of Transmitter Tubes etc. 
>> etc.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ah, yes as always you know so much... One might even take you for
>> A clairvoyant.
>>
>> Back to plonking your rude posts.
>>
>> Best regards - Bry Carling
>>
>> > On Jun 29, 2014, at 8:54 PM, "'Carl' km1h at jeremy.mv.com
>> > [heathkitnovicestations]" <heathkitnovicestations at yahoogroups.com> 
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > Whats so hard determining the difference between my name and the email
>> > provider? Put the bottle down.
>> >
>> > If all you check is audiophool sites then be prepared to pay more for 
>> > old
>> > style G ST glass tubes. A quick check shows the 5V4GA available for $9 
>> > NIB
>> > from a dealer.
>> >
>> > National uses the 5V4 in many sets and Ive always found plenty under $5
>> > from
>> > non greed driven sources. Plus I repair a lot of DX-100, Viking I and 
>> > II,
>> > and others using that tube.
>> >
>> > BTW, that tube set was for a Viking II with a few mistakes but 
>> > obviously
>> > you
>> > didnt really have the rig or tested the tubes so $30 is a crap
>> > shoot....some
>> > folks win at craps.
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: <bcarling at cfl.rr.com>
>> > To: <heathkitnovicestations at yahoogroups.com>; 
>> > <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>;
>> > <Heathkit-Radios at yahoogroups.com>;
>> > <Heathkit-Radios-Moderated at yahoogroups.com>; <johnson at mailman.qth.net>
>> > Cc: <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
>> > Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 8:10 PM
>> > Subject: RE: Set of Transmitter Tubes etc. etc.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks - Carl (or Jeremy) may be correct about the line up of tubes 
>> > being
>> > incorrect for the
>> > DX100 (my mistake) and the buyer has seen the list. But thank you for
>> > pointing that out
>> > anyway. They have been sold nonetheless.
>> >
>> > The 5V4 is also a very cheap tube as he has pointed out - one popular 
>> > site
>> > sells them for
>> > $29.95 and another sells them for $19.95 so they are obviously 
>> > desirable
>> > to
>> > someone.
>> > Some of the used ones on eBay are going for $12, $39 and $69.00 each. 
>> > Two
>> > Mullard ones
>> > will set you back $119.00 plus shipping.
>> > So mine is not bad in the mix with these other ham transmitter tubes 
>> > for
>> > $30.00 total.
>> >
>> >
>> >> On 29 Jun 2014 at 16:43, 'Carl' km1h at jeremy.mv.com wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> That is not even close to a DX-100 tube line up and a 5V4 is far from
>> >> scarce
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >> KM1H
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> >> From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com [heathkitnovicestations]
>> >> To: heathkit at mailman.qth.net ; heathkitnovicestations at yahoogroups.com
>> >> ; Heathkit-
>> >> Radios at yahoogroups.com ; Heathkit-Radios-Moderated at yahoogroups.com ;
>> >> johnson at mailman.qth.net
>> >> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:17 PM
>> >> Subject: [heathkitnovicestations] FS: Set of Transmitter Tubes etc.
>> >> etc.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> For Sale: Set of Transmitter Tubes
>> >>
>> >> Running (or restoring) a Heathkit DX100 ??
>> >>
>> >> These are from a working DX100 transmitter. Great for use as spares or
>> >> replacements.
>> >> All tested and working as described below
>> >>
>> >> Two RCA 807 tubes (one gassy one) - with plate caps
>> >> Two RCA 6146 tubes
>> >> One G.E. 5V4 rectifier (worth serious money)
>> >> One RCA 5U4 Rectifier
>> >> One Tung-sol 6AU6
>> >> One RCA 6AU6
>> >> Two G.E. 6AU6
>> >> Two G.E. 6AQ5
>> >> One G.E. 6AL5
>> >> (I prefer not to sell these individually)
>> >> You get all 13 tubes for $30.00 plus shipping.
>> >>
>> >> ALSO:
>> >>
>> >> Heathkit DX100 chassis with many small parts - $20.00 plus shipping
>> >> (Two available.)
>> >>
>> >> Heathkit DX100 VFO assembly - $20.00 plus shipping
>> >> (Two available.)
>> >>
>> >> ONE HV Choke from a DX100 or a Viking II - not sure as it is 
>> >> unmarked -
>> >> $25.00 plus shipping
>> >>
>> >> ONE Plate Transformer from a Viking II Transmitter - $50.00 plus
>> >> shipping.
>> >>
>> >> 73 & thanks for looking.
>> >>
>> >> Brian Carling, AF4K
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Brian Carling, Radio AF4K
>> >>
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>> > ------------------------------------
>> > Posted by: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
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>> Posted by: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
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> Brian Carling, Radio AF4K
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