[R-390] 6082

[David C. Hallam]

Rick,

They get HOT.  I can't tell you a temperature but they do get hot.  Lots of
owners including me keep a small blower directing a stream of air on them.
If you are operating with the bottom cover on the receiver, remove it.

David
KC2JD

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Rick Brashear
> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 4:03 PM
> To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [R-390] 6082
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> How hot should the 6082 tubes get in my 390?  I just replaced mine with
> NOS and they get HOT!  I know considering their duty they should operate
> hot, but it feels excessive to me.  I have no way of measuring the
> temperature, but thought maybe someone could offer an idea as to how hot
> they should get.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
>
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