On Wed, 20 May 1998 16:40:07 Scott Townley <nx7u@primenet.com> writes:
>OK, here's your chance for making Letterman:
>What are the top 10 reasons (or fewer...I hope!) for low output power
>on 10m?
>I have an old 2x 3-500Z homebrew unit that's gangbusters on 80-20,
>just
>busters on 15 (but busters is good enough), but putz on 10m (550W out
>compared to 1200W+ other bands).
>Appreciate it...give me something to do this weekend!
The first thing to do is test the tubes in a known good amp such as a
SB-220, TL-922, Drake, etc.
Then get back to the group for Phase 2 if necessary. Often the first sign
of aging tubes is power loss on the higher frequencies
73 Carl KM1H
>
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>Scott Townley
>Gilbert, AZ
>nx7u@primenet.com
>
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