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Originally Posted by Tubejunke
Are you satisfied with the 1L6 replacement? I didn't know any were available. If this is a good fix for the 1L6 problem (rarity-cost), I would like to yank my few 1L6s that are working while they are working.
Nice looking radio! I wish all manufacturers had used the chassis material that Zenith used in this and the TO line. They almost always look brand new.
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The SS 1L6 replacement costs about $44 but absolutely blows away the performance of the real thing on the upper HF bands. Better selectivity and sensitivity all around. If you have A TO you really care about and use regularly on SW, buy one. It's worth it. Same seller also has IF amp "tubes" with built in ceramic filters.
I've had the Gen 1 Version in my (already beat to hell when I found it) daily use H500 since 2009 with no complaints. That Radio went with me to college, survived being dragged to bonfires in a creek bed in the woods on campus, drunks knocking it over, etc.
(pic taken during the Hurricane Sandy aftermath here in Ohio.)
Also, you're totally right about whatever Zenith used to plate these Chassis. It's freaking indestructible.