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52-542 problem
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08-01-2014, 07:31 PM
Did you test the 7A8 tube? Did you try another one (even if the first one tested OK)? In my (limited) experience I have found (and read) that converter tubes are rather finicky.
Edit: Sorry, missed the post near the beginning where you said you tried that.
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52-542 problem - by tab10672 - 07-30-2014, 01:04 AM
RE: 52-542 problem - by Steve Davis - 07-30-2014, 11:38 AM
RE: 52-542 problem - by tab10672 - 07-30-2014, 03:29 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by tab10672 - 07-30-2014, 05:09 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by PAradiogeek - 08-01-2014, 03:24 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by tab10672 - 08-01-2014, 05:38 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by PAradiogeek - 08-01-2014, 07:26 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by PAradiogeek - 08-01-2014, 07:31 PM
RE: 52-542 problem - by Radioroslyn - 08-02-2014, 11:12 PM



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