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    tuner before amp

    No offense taken but I Am a cber .. somebody on the radio the other night was saying that's how they ran their sb220.. I'm always willing to learn something is why I'm on this forum. I purchase a bird meter and installed the pep kit in it. Was just trying to figure out the wattage to Drive the...
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    tuner before amp

    In the book it says it 100 Watts but that was back in the day average power..
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    tuner before amp

    tubes are next....machlett 3-500zg
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    tuner before amp

    Is that 50w bird or or is at 50 Watts Peak into the sb220
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    tuner before amp

    Oh I forgot running a Galaxy 2517 turn down to two and a half what swing into 15
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    tuner before amp

    They said that it would tune the input of the 2 pill going into the Heathkit tricking it to 50 ohms was just wondering if anybody has tried it.. I have the variable turn down on the two pill so is that it is doing about 90 Watts Peak. When you're talking about 100 Watts what are you talkin...
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    tuner before amp

    2-pill driver into heathkit sb-220...someone suggested putting a antenna tuner inbetween driver and sb-220??
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    Machlett 3+500zg tubes

    I agree with you 100% for sure...
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    Machlett 3+500zg tubes

    The penta brand cost a little more I wonder if they are better than the Machlett brand all coming out from the same company
  10. 5

    Machlett 3+500zg tubes

    The machlett brand tube is looking better and better
  11. 5

    Machlett 3+500zg tubes

    Looking at these for my Heathkit sb-220.. anyone have any reviews on these tubes? Are they comparable to the ones that rf-parts sell. The price is very nice too.
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    fans on the sb-220

    Alright have the fan coming from harbach now. Next step I think the tubes are definitely weak being over 30 years old what would be the best choice for tubes?? RF Parts are out right now I'm on a waiting list but I see there is other brands out there machette and and Penta brand.. anyone have...
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    fans on the sb-220

    That's very good idea definitely the fan for sure Gary
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    fans on the sb-220

    Order the new capacitors and rectifying board from harbach found someone pretty close to install but I think the tubes are a little weak so saving up now for some new Taylor graphite tubes for it.. .
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    palomar 225 blue face

    Thank you very much for your time for everything you showed me I went and pulled the little small capacitor like you said works like a charm now... I love this website forum he was very helpful again thank you ..Roger fl
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    palomar 225 blue face

    Found a small cylinder capacitor with 35 v33 UF on it right in front of a little aluminum coil looking Thing.. that must be it??
  17. 5

    palomar 225 blue face

    front or back of the box
  18. 5

    palomar 225 blue face

    I will look for it right now,,
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    palomar 225 blue face

    theres no sideband switch,,,,automatic sideband
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    palomar 225 blue face

    is it square or round ? what color if you can remember,thank you very much its driving me crazy,,