[R-390] CV-591A/URR SSB convertor

[Cecil]

Yes....very hot is normal.  If I remember correctly the 6AQ5 is basically a compact version of the 6V6.  

Cecil

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On May 17, 2012, at 7:56 PM, Mike Jones <dustoff4 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I have a question for anyone owning one of these convertors. 
> How hot should the 6AQ5 tube get?  I just got mine hooked up, been playing with it. Usually give a quick finger check to see if the tubes are warm........or there about's. I touched this tube and all I can say is *&^%&$^%#%$#$%$*%^(^(*^&*............man its hot! Is this normal? I know this is probably not a good check, but all the radio's and such I've tubed touched, never have found one this hot. Normal or not?
> 
> Thanks all
> Mike
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