[Milsurplus] VT-127A

[J Forster]

Do you mean it glows when powered or when just sitting unpowered. If it
just glows when powered, don't sweat it.

Only a tiny fraction of all Uranium is radioactive.

Best,
-John

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Ralph Cameron wrote:

> The VT-127A was in service in 1944 and wonder if there are any
> concerns re handling this tube. Some of the data I've seen says it
> uses "uranium glass" whatever that is . Photos taken in the dark show
> quite a glow. RalphVE3BBM
>
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