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38-116 Code 125 Tube Heater Circuit Issue
mikethedruid
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09-21-2019, 08:22 PM
The 5X4 max continuous draw is 675 ma. The 5Y4 continuous draw is 400 ma. If the radio calls for a 5X4, you must use the right rectifier. It will strain the heck out of a 5Y4, and could be causing your problems.
In case you need them...
5Y4 data sheet:
https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/049/5/5Y4GA.pdf

5X4 data sheet:
https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/127/5/5X4G.pdf
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