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To: HiTech RedNeck

I take that back. Vacuum tubes might work.Vacuum tubes are far more resistant to EMP


80 posted on 02/29/2012 10:10:47 PM PST by U-238
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To: U-238

Virtually EMP proof. If the tube is caught at operating temperature there might be a chance of creating something like a cathode to heater leak. At room temperature, you’d have to crack the envelope to hurt the tube.


82 posted on 02/29/2012 10:13:40 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Sometimes progressives find their scripture in the penumbra of sacred bathroom stall writings (Tzar))
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