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Old 03-21-2014, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jr_tech View Post
So what is the reason? I assume that the sets made full width at reasonable HV when new and that relevant caps, tubes, resistors and supply voltages in the Horizontal osc and output stages have been checked/replaced. Does the "q" of the flyback change as it ages? How about the yoke? Are the caps in the yoke a problem that may be overlooked?

Just curious,
jr
I think they were a quick fix for aging components. After a recap and fresh tubes, I ended up removing them because they had too much width.
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