[R-390] 26Z5W Failure

[COL George D. Eveland, USA]

Gene:  I've had same experience here--lost both filaments at same time....so 
now keep a couple of spare sets.

73's
Geo
W8VG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Dathe" <dathegene at hotmail.com>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 4:18 PM
Subject: [R-390] 26Z5W Failure


> Hi gang-- I leave my R-390A on 24-7-365.  Yesterday, I lost all output.  A 
> quick check revealed both 26Z5W tubes didn't light.  I replaced both tubes 
> and was back in business, but I'm wondering if it is common for BOTH tubes 
> to go out at once.  Your experience?  Sure, we can go silicon, but here 
> I'm interested in how the original design worked... BTW, I guess I need a 
> pair of tung sols; those of you with 100 plus may want to part with some?
>
> 73
> Gene  NA0G
>
>
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