813's

[KM1H]

Before I go to the wasteland of the Wanted forum Im asking here for one NOS 813, need it like yesterday.

Carl

[KM1H]

What gives....everybody hoarding them or selling to the audiophools?

[K5UJ]

I have 813s but none of mine are NOS.

[KC9LKE]

Carl:

Sorry dont have any yet or I would be happy to let one go.

Ted / KC9LKE

[Opcom]

I have some 813's, will check if any are NOS. Probably RCAs. Check tomorrow Saturday, and reply.

I can only ask, how can I tell a NOS from one that has had very light use and is in a box with the excelsior? Only if it is still taped up, maybe, if the used tape. I don't know.

scratches on the base or pins is one way although it would have had to have been in a socket at least once at the factory!

.. help me out here. but I will look in the morning.

[KM1H]

If its the same brand and era/datecode as the box its got a chance of being NOS. I also look for any marks on the base as well as plate cap but thats far from foolproof as only the military usually used the twist lock sockets.

[Opcom]

I looked at all of them and all have been used to some degree. It was worth the effort though. Most were spares I hauled off with a BC rig, could have been lucky.