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[AMPS] Loading problem

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Subject: [AMPS] Loading problem
From: w8jitom@postoffice.worldnet.att.net (w8jitom@postoffice.worldnet.att.net)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 09:50:21 +0000
> From:          La6wea <janvatne@online.no>
> To:            "amps@contesting.com" <amps@contesting.com>
> Subject:       [AMPS] Loading problem
To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Date:          Fri, 21 Nov 97 07:07:13 +0000

> exceed screen curent when I start to transmitt. It behave like this on
> any antenna and with every rig driving it. Do anyone have an idea wath
> couse the problem?

Ken,

The usual problem is not enough inductance in the anode RF choke, or 
drifting and small padding capacitors in the tank.

A better description of the tank and choke would help.

  
73, Tom W8JI

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