Should have read they're too expensive
(Properly rated steatite switches that is)
Paul
In message <xw684lA5egU6Ew0r@onetel.net.uk>, paul
<apollo_six@btinternet.com> writes
>
>In message <200101021534.f02FYv921719@contesting.com>, measures
><2@vc.net> writes
>>
>>>Rich says:
>>>
>>> >With a 4-250A or 4-400A, it takes c. 75mA of ZSAC
>>> >for good linearity. In order to obtain 75mA of ZSAC
>>> >with 0v bias, one needs c. 3500v.
>>>
>>>Even then, you're pushing things to get more than about 400 watts out with
>>>reasonable linearity. In fact, nearer 4kV is better.
>>>
>> common bandswitches can not handle 4kV safely.
>And many ham amplifier and tuner manufacturer's won't use the proper
>thing as their too expensive.
>
>
>>cheers, Peter
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
>>end
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