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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Replaced coax swr are 1.1-1.3. I changed the driver tube to a NOS. Same number as old one. Replaced bad fuse in rear with the same amperage as old one. Except new one isn't slow blow. Wired it up, turned it on, let it warm up. While it was warming I noticed I had lost a lot of receive. With amp...
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Tubes just got delivered to the house. Going to possibly work on it this weekend. I put the Antron on a 42ft. Tower this weekend. With a longer piece of coax. Ended up with 3+SWRs!!! Now gotta tear it down and find problem. I think it's the coax. The coax I am using is from the 70's. Belonged to...
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Tubes out, taking them to a local music repair shop to be tested. Thanks for the tips on taking them out. I am trying to get it fixed asap. But between raising 3 teenagers and keeping the wife happy, time to tinker is limited.
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    I will definitely check those blue wires radionut. Do those tubes just pull out? Watched a few videos but they only showed guitar amps. As far as the pics go that was a fiasco, flash off, flash on, flash on auto. I deleted twice as many pics than what I uploaded. Definitely not a photographer...
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Will definitely check those wires after work CB radio nut. As far as reflection , should've been there when I was taking pics. I was all thumbs , flash on , flash off, flash on auto, I deleted 2 times more pics then I used. :LOL: Thanks bud! At lunch now trying to find someone to test tubes. Do...
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Rodger that nomadradio! Never heard of affinity gas before. Guess I should have paid more attention in chemistry class. Lol I am going to check with my local tv repair person. If there is still any around. And also look into checking with the music instrument shops around. A lot of the amps...
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Thank you BJ and DOZER. It's cleaned up now . The best I can do without using chemicals.Should I look on eBay for the tube or a specific site? Also I will do some research on how to replace the driver tube. Hope you had a great Easter
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Underside
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Here are the pics after
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Will do BJ radionut. Thank you
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    I posted some pics. Hopefully they might help.
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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

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    Galaxy 1000 amp arching

    Hello all, I have a new to me Galaxy 1000 amp. I purchased it untested. For a good deal I thought. When I plug the amp in and turn it on. It lights up as it should, fan comes on , and tubes warm up. After letting it warm up for about 5 minutes. I keyed the mike. Started hearing clicking, lights...
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    Gray Electronics Three Hundred Bi Linear into needed

    I am actually looking to purchase this exact amp from a neighbor. If I'm reading correctly. Are some people saying you can't you this amp on SSB, or any amp. I am just now getting back into cb'ing. After taking a 20 yr. break. Thanks ahead for any info.