[AMPS] Re: Parasitics

[jono@webspun.com (Jon Ogden)]

>In an amplifier that is properly tuned and not underloaded and into a
>known good antenna with no intermittents, no relay problems or any other
>excuse....why would it suddenly arc the bandswitch while being operated? 
>Assume the original design parasitic suppressor is in place and known
>good. 

I'll try...

Is it perhaps that the Q of the tank circuit is very large?  Larger Q 
will cause the voltages to be higher.  And perhaps at the same time the 
switch that is used is really under-rated?

It's a guess....

73,

Jon
KE9NA


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Jon Ogden
KE9NA

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