This is commonly done. An example is the screen supply in the AM-6155
amplifier. It has the advantage that the screen supply drops with the
anode supply in a fault condition. A disadvantage is the power dissipated
in the screen dropping resistors. W8KX
>
> Has anyone tried tapping off of the B+ via a dropping resistor to provide
> screen voltage to a tetrode?
>
> If you only need a 100ma or less wouldn't this work?
>
> With acceptable E regulation?
>
> Any comments would be appreciated.
>
> Lane KM3G
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