FW: [R-390] R-390 ballast tube

[Cecil Acuff]

Dan and Matt,

        I think if you will check the thread on your 3TF7 and solid state
alternative postings I have never commented on either!

I support free enterprise.  If you can get what you are asking I think
that's great...if your price is high the market will let you know that by
not supporting you!

I repair/restore R1051's as a small business (and I would like to think a
service to the enthusiast).  I've made the investment of time and finances
(read DEBT) you speak of as if you are the only guy who has done that sort
of thing!   Some folks don't mind paying for what it costs to go through
one...others feel like it's too expensive.  That's OK! I stay plenty busy!

I do enjoy reading the info in these lists and posting occasionally when I
think I might have something to add or learn!  I do try to limit my
commercial use of the lists.  I feel if the folks know from subtle
information availability, such as including a web address and through word
of mouth of my work, they will seek me out when needed for work.  It's easy
to give the impression that you view the lists as a captive audience to
market your products or services to. Especially if that is the only drum you
beat!

My comments were limited to trying to clarify (and better understand) the
formulas being used to arrive at RMS volts.  I take issue with you targeting
me (among others) in your note, and comments about how our families might
live is certainly none of your business.


Happy Holidays to all!


Cecil Acuff
WB5VCE


> Well, Cecil, blw and others.
> Matt and I bought these tubes due to the fact that there is a demand
> from owners of these classic radios that are willing to pay to maintain
> them without being typical cheapo hams P & Moaning because you did not
> give it to them for .00001 on the dollar.
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> When was the last time you went out and acquired or made dies, silk
> screen films and screens on the come, made parts and oh yes when did you
> put up $2000.00 up front for needed tubes and then check them out, even
> though they are NIBOS then deal with selling them, waiting for the
> money, packing, address them, doing the customs forms, going to the post
> office and standing in line this past week for me to mail 20 of the
> tubes over 3 hours a total of 3 trips.
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> So get off of your couch potato butt and do something to benefit the
> continued long life of all of these fine radios.
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> To all of our valued and future happy customers We wish you Happy
> Holidays and to all of the el cheapo, P--ing and moaning whiners, all I
> can say is BAH HUMBUG to you and Happy Holidays to your XYL and rugrats
> as they must live in cheap hell.
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> Hank
> KN6DI
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> I put out fires at work all day every day and No I am not a fireman.
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> BUT I have great NOMEX suits so flame away and Buzz off.
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