[R-390] Ballast question and OT comment

[scott]

I see no reason not to use a 3TF7.
All tubes for these radios are available and we certainly are not
in need of any solid state replacements.  It is all a matter of how much
the tubes cost.  A NOS 3TF7 will set you back $30.  Other "hard to
find" one's are even less, but still available.  So my opinion is keep it
all
 tubes 'till you can't find one that you need to operate it.  And this may
not come for another 50 years.

As for the OT stuff....I am new here.....only 3 months and I will miss
the OT stuff.  It just got carried away this last month or so.  Sad to
see it get completely snuffed.  It really just needs a little more restraint
so it does not get completely wacky like we just had.  I am not a fan
of OT stuff but it really sometimes is necessary as it gives the list
some personality.  Too bad some people just get carried away with
their postings.....I wish their was a way to limit it but I know that some
 people  can't control themselves.  I think the beer was the final straw..


Sad Scott









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Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 10:24 PM
Subject: [R-390] Ballast tube question


> What is best, the 3TF7 or a solid state replacement?
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