Chinese 4-400 tubes

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w4jve
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Chinese 4-400 tubes

Post by w4jve »

Has anyone tried any of these. There was a guy advertising them for $88 each plus shipping and since I need a couple I was considering trying them.

Any advice appreciated.

73, Don
N4ATS
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Post by N4ATS »

I have tried several , I can tell you this , they do not hold up at all. Pay the extra few bucks and get the better ones.
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KM5FL
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Location: Texas, USA

Post by KM5FL »

Don:
I haven't had any luck at all with Chinese tubes.. Most have prematurely failed. As with most Chinese merchandise, their tubes are of questionable quality.


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w2rdt
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Post by w2rdt »

Hi guys, I have found the Russian Tubes to be great.
There is a Domestic and Commercial Factories.
If you want, I will try and find my List.
They are avaiable at Antique Radio Supply
I believe in Arizona.
Russ==KC2RKO
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