[Kenwood] final plate glows red!!

[Garey Barrell]

Bob -

Is the filament lit in the 6146 that ISN'T glowing red?  Most likely the one
that is glowing is good, (perhaps not for long!,) the other one is bad, or has
an open filament or open cathode lead, or... !

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <KD4MVC@aol.com>
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> Just noticed plate begins to glow red with key down.  Have been trying to get
> output back to its 100 watt ratings. what would cause this plate to glow?  It
> is only in one of the final 6146's .  This is in the TS-820S rig. I listed
> early with low power and no drive/alc .  Think I might as well send it to
Texas.
>  Have used up the 55 gal cleaning contacts.  Hi voltages are there.   Also
> noticed  in the final that glows; a blue tint'Gases'.
> Thank you for your time,
> Bob,KD4MVC
>