Overview
When working with a transmitter that
is now approaching it's 40th birthday it is easy to become concerned about
locating parts and information. Thankfully, since the T-3 was produced in large
numbers, this is not quite that issue that one would expect thanks to the large
number of commercial and surplus dealers. Don't discount hamfests as great
opportunity for finding that elusive component.
The latest and most informative
service manual for the T-368 series is the T-368/URT Field and Depot
Maintenance Manual- TM 11-809-35.
For the ME-165/G SWR/Power Meter
obtain the ME-165/G Technical and Depot Maintenance Manual- TM
11-6625-333-15.
This list is by no means complete,
please feel free to email any suggestions that you might have.
Service Parts
Antique
Electronic Supply- offers
a wide variety of tubes and components for hollow state service. Some good
technical information is on-line. Also have a great reference catalog. Phone
(602) 820-5411. Antique Electronics Supply 6221 South Maple Ave. Tempe, AZ 85283
Fair
Radio- is undoubtedly
one of the better places to locate T-368 parts. They have a number of used T-3
decks for parts, and I have found them friendly and honest to deal with. Good
source also for the ME 165 SWR/Power Meter. Aside from the T-3, Fair also
handles a great number of surplus military and industrial parts. Ask for the
owner Phil. Phone
419-227-6573 or 419-223-2196. 24 Hour Fax 419-227-1313. Fair
Radio Sales Company Inc. P O Box 1105 Lima, Ohio 45802-1105
RF
Parts-
Large number of RF tube and parts. Order Phone 800-737-2787. Tech Phone
760-744-0750. 24 hour Fax 888-744-1943. Email address is rfp@frparts.com.
RF Parts 435 South Pacific Street San Marcos, CA 92069
Surplus
Sales of Nebraska- is
another outstanding source of parts. Unlike Fair Radio they do not have used
T-3s to part out. Super catalog, makes a great reference, and is well worth the
$5.Bob Grinnell
is the owner. Phone 800-244-4567. Fax 402-346-2939. Surplus Sales 1502
Jones Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Publications
Fair
Radio- Aside from
parts, Fair also has a extensive library of military manuals. I have found their
copying first rate, and the price quite reasonable. Ask for the owner Phil.
Phone 419-227-6573 or 419-223-2196. 24 Hour Fax 419-227-1313.
Fair Radio Sales Company Inc. P O Box 1105 Lima, Ohio 45802-1105
NTIS-
The National Technical Information Service is a great resource for new military
and government publications. The most current T-3 tech and service manuals are
still in print. Phone 703-605-6000. Fax 703-605-6900. National Technical
Information Service Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, VA 22161
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