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DC test. the tubes are working the voltages seem ok. The upper power supply is supplying 280 V to the plates, and the lower power supply is powering the heaters at 11 V.

fun fact: the kepco is regulated by a tube. getting one of these old monsters (from the late 60's?) was the cheapest way to get a high voltage supply.

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