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Re: [Amps] Can I cool too much the tubes?

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Can I cool too much the tubes?
From: "Bill, W6WRT" <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
Reply-to: dezrat1242@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:49:26 -0700
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:08:12 -0400, Roger <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
wrote:

>The transformer ratings/temp are another important point. 

REPLY:

Good point. I know in my SB-1000 the transformer is the limiting
factor in continuous carrier (RTTY) operation, not the tube. Could be
the same for Ten-Tec. 

My rule of thumb (finger) is if the transformer is too hot to touch,
it's too hot to run. Transformers are made of materials that are much
less heat-tolerant than tubes or resistors, for example. 

73, Bill W6WRT
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