Ameritron AL-80A Possible Tube Problem

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

I’m trying to figure out why my AL-80A (just acquired) won’t tune.  In consultation with the tech person at Ameritron it seems that it MIGHT be a problem with the 3-500zx.  I’m looking for either someone who has a tube tester that can test the tube OR someone who has a spare 3-500zx that I can try in the amp.  Here’s my guarantee:  If your spare 3-500zx fixes my problem I’ll either return it to you or buy you a new one of your choice.  If your spare 3-500 is damaged I’ll buy you a new one of your choice.  I just don’t want to buy a new tube without knowing whether it’s the problem.

Ernie KC1GIR

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

I have a tube tester that may handle 3500z tubes.

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

Where is your qth and when would be a convenient time to get together?

Ernie 603 882 6049

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

[quote quote=6697]Where is your qth and when would be a convenient time to get together? Ernie 603 882 6049 [/quote]
That should be 603 882 6949

Ernie

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

I have a tube tester and spare 3-500Z tube.  Please contact me if you still need help.  I can be reached via my ARRL email address.

[Nashua Area Radio Society]

I suppose it would be easier to contact me if I provided my email address.  <mycall>@arrl.net

KE1EV

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