On Feb 24, 2005, at 8:23 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote:
> R. Measures wrote:
>>> I can't prove it, but I'm sure I pushed a 3-500Z over the edge by
>>> hitting it
>>> with full drive just as the soft-start relay pulled in. After that
>>> I always
>>> waited at least a few seconds after the click.
>> What sort of damage occurred to the 3-500Z, Vic?
>
> More drive was required for a given amount of output, and the maximum
> output that could be achieved was reduced by about 150 watts. After a
> week or so I replaced the tube, and behavior was normal again.
Mysterious. Did you discard the damaged tube? If not, I would like to
autopsy it.
>
> --
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
>
>
Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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