Woot I got me a boat anchor

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Originally Posted by N4VGB

??? All of 'em are in plain sight, none are hidden.

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No..But there is one in particular that I can seem to hunt down at all. I know it is there, I have nifty paper that shows me the location of all of the tubes visible or not. I suppose that just because I can seem them on the paper doesnt mean they are not hidden well inside. :P Though if I count all of the cylindrical objects inside as tubes there are many.

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Originally Posted by N9FE

Real radios glow in the dark.

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Lol, you would think that the light from the little meter lamps were rather large tubes with the light that the dial produces.

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Originally Posted by KB3LAZ

Lol, you would think that the light from the little meter lamps were rather large tubes with the light that the dial produces.

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The 129X doesn't glow very well, metal tubes don't put out any light.

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Originally Posted by N4VGB

The 129X doesn't glow very well, metal tubes don't put out any light.

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There be glass in that there box too. Either way it is a big black metal box with only slots on the side so not much light would seep through. However you should see the light that comes off the dial, Im telling you it is blinding. The S-Meter gives off a crisp and bright orange glow. Small but stands out in the dark. Now my 4 572B's give off plenty of light. ~^

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Originally Posted by KB3LAZ

There be glass in that there box too. Either way it is a big black metal box with only slots on the side so not much light would seep through. However you should see the light that comes off the dial, Im telling you it is blinding. The S-Meter gives off a crisp and bright orange glow. Small but stands out in the dark. Now my 4 572B's give off plenty of light. ~^

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The only glass tube in it when new was the rectifier, all others were metal cased tubes.

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Originally Posted by N4VGB

The only glass tube in it when new was the rectifier, all others were metal cased tubes.

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One is more than none:P. One + 3 light bulbs..at least I think there are three bulbs but maybe it is only two IDK Im not looking at it at the moment..lemme see. Three light bulbs and 4 glass tubes. One big one in junction with two little ones and a medium on in the corner. Dont ask what they are, I havent a clue. Still seems to work well. Should this be a concern? Though at a glance the one looks to be in the 6kd6 family..something similar..just going by shape. I can get a better look at them tomorrow.

Did'nt know that. Still good that you got some vintage gear. You'll like it.

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Originally Posted by N9FE

Did'nt know that. Still good that you got some vintage gear. You'll like it.

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I do so far. Time to find me a "matching speaker". Not that I have seen many HQ speakers with model numbers on them...Prolly still use my headphones but it will look nice beside it.

This thing should be armorall safe right? Outside obviously..I know my ProIII isnt fond of it but my amp shines up nice with it.

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Originally Posted by KB3LAZ

One is more than none:P. One + 3 light bulbs..at least I think there are three bulbs but maybe it is only two IDK Im not looking at it at the moment..lemme see. Three light bulbs and 4 glass tubes. One big one in junction with two little ones and a medium on in the corner. Dont ask what they are, I havent a clue. Still seems to work well. Should this be a concern? Though at a glance the one looks to be in the 6kd6 family..something similar..just going by shape. I can get a better look at them tomorrow.

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I don't recall offhand how many and what type lamps are in the 129X? If possible you might want to look at changing those lamps to LED types. A lot of boatanchor guys switch to the LED bulbs to cut down on heat damage to the dials and bezels.