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Re: [Amps] Clean -vs- Unclean

To: Steve Thompson <g8gsq@eltac.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Clean -vs- Unclean
From: R.Measures <r@somis.org>
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 09:34:46 -0800
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On Jan 9, 2006, at 8:23 AM, Steve Thompson wrote:

>
>
> HAROLD B MANDEL wrote:
>> This question concerns signal cleanliness.
>>
>> A recent thread talks about unclean signals
>> from poor amplifier construction.
>>
>> As an aside, talking with one of the commercial
>> manufacturers earlier, I was told that his products
>> are -49dB down, as opposed to others that were
>> -43dB down.
> Be wary of manufacturer's comparisons. They're often not entirely like
> for like.

Also, corporate ethics permit virtually unlimited prevarication.
>
>>
>> What specific components lead to a betterment
>> of this parameter?
>
> Depends on the amplifier type and design, but the most significant
> factor is usually the rf device and how hard it's run. On tube
> amplifiers, operator ajdustment is likely to dominate over everything 
> else.
>
>>
>> In a simple triode, running GG, does the choice
>> of value of the plate blocker, padder caps and
>> tune/load capacitors matter?
>
> Assuming they're all reasonably fit for purpose, probably not, compared
> with how it's tuned and driven.
>
> Steve
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org

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