[Boatanchors] type 83 mercury vapor tube

[Phil Carpenter]

The 83V really isn't a direct replacement. The 5Z3 is the best close substitute. There is an authoritative reference below.

See:

www.fourwater.com/files/fullrect.txt

Phil, W4RTV

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On Mar 7, 2013, at 9:25 AM, "George Babits" <gbabits at custertel.net> wrote:

> There is also an 83V which is supposed to be identical to the 83 but without the mecury vapor to glow.
> 
> George
> W7HDL
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Van Buskirk" <markvan at surewest.net>
> To: <pmarkavage at juno.com>; <carpenterpa at tds.net>
> Cc: <Boatanchors at puck.nether.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 9:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] type 83 mercury vapor tube
> 
> 
>> You may have better luck seeing the purple haze with a load applied. Try
>> testing a 6L6 or something significant while looking at the 83.
>> 
>> If you still get zipp, I may be able to help you out. At one time, I got
>> into collecting 83's of different brands and still have more than a few. All
>> test new on my Hickok 600 or 533.
>> 
>> I had not checked prices on ebay in quite a while and was surprised what
>> they are going for now. Probably some new audio fad.
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: boatanchors-bounces at puck.nether.net
>> [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of
>> pmarkavage at juno.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 7:24 PM
>> To: carpenterpa at tds.net
>> Cc: Boatanchors at puck.nether.net
>> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] type 83 mercury vapor tube
>> 
>> The link is incorrect; it should be
>> http://www.radiolaguy.com/info/SolidStateReplacements.htm
>> Watch for wrap-around.
>> 
>> Pete, wa2cwa
>> 
>> On Wed, 6 Mar 2013 21:25:02 -0500 Phil Carpenter <carpenterpa at tds.net>
>> writes:
>>> Regarding replacing 83 tubes with a solid state substitute, you must
>>> be extremely careful. See website:
>>> 
>>> www.radiolaguy.com/solidsratereplacements.html
>>> 
>>> The miniature 83A1/7890 is a more modern replacement that may be
>>> available at a better price.
>>> 
>>> Phil, W4RTV
>>> 
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