[R-390] Standy or Off?

[charles bolland]

Correct my last to read:  "...my listening habits are NOT so critical ..."

Thanks

Chuck



----- Original Message -----
From: "charles bolland" <ka4prf at peoplepc.com>
To: "charles bolland" <ka4prf at peoplepc.com>; <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 23:47
Subject: Re: [R-390] Standy or Off?


> Hi all,
>
> I didn't realize this was such a sensitive subject.  With all of the
> responsives, I am more uncertain about what I should do than I was when I
> first asked the question?  Since I don't want a fire - (I live in a mobile
> home) - I think I will turn the R390A on and off.  My listening habits are
> so critical that I need  perfect reception immediately when I turn the
> receiver on.
>
> Thanks
>
> Chuck
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "charles bolland" <ka4prf at peoplepc.com>
> To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 00:54
> Subject: [R-390] Standy or Off?
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've burnt out a couple of Ballast tubes over the months and I am a
little
> > "gun" shy now.  I don't want to ware out other tubes in my set, so I am
> > wondering which will prolong the life of any tubes in my receiver best
of
> > the three following options?
> >
> > 1. Completely off when not in use - thinking about turning the set on
and
> > off all of the time.
> > 2. Standby when not in use - thinking some tube still burning all of the
> > time.
> > 3. On when not in use - thinking all of the tubes are hot all of the
time.
> >
> > Any comments will be appreciated.
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> >
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