QRZ Forums - "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment for Thursday 16 March 2017
 

"Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

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DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS TUBE??

Posted: 16 Mar 2017 08:24 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...s-tube.559307/

I recently came into a few vintage tubes, some NOS and some "pulls"....most
have identifying info, allowing me to do some research...this one, however,
stumps me. There is no identifying manufacturer...only a series of numbers
imprinted on the glass...4828...2000, and in large letters "41-1".



The tube screws into the porcelain base, like a light bulb would..I have
more pictures, showing more detail.



Anyone?

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DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS TUBE??

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New owner FT-980

Posted: 16 Mar 2017 05:27 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ft-980.557599/

Hello,



I think the Yaesu FT-980 qualifies as a boat anchor. I didnt know I
wanted one until I did. I was going to get a FT-902DM. while glancing
around Fox Tango I came across the -980. It all lined up. Saw one on ebay,
then found one through a google search. He had it and I bought it. I am a
pretty new ham, less than a year. But not a kid and not new to tech stuff
(aircraft avionics 30 years), but definitely new to this radio and its
operation. I have read that this radio has its...



New owner FT-980