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Re: [Amps] Time to back up- SS and autotune

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Time to back up- SS and autotune
From: donroden@hiwaay.net
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 22:47:47 -0600
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The Nautel, GatesAir, and BE all use lumped constant combiners.
Don W4DNR



Quoting Steve Thompson <g8gsq72@gmail.com>:

I believe, in transmitters of this type, that the modules aren't combined in the same way we're used to in the likes of Quadra, PW-1 or SPE type amps - in the AM txs I think it's more like the module outputs are connected in series akin to stacking PSUs to get a higher voltage.

Steve

That is becoming common practice. Modular transmitters. Just
plug in the modules you want to get the power you want and I
believe they have been hot swappable for some time. .


I had never thought of switching the modules in and out, but at
250 W per step it'd be a pretty smooth transition, albeit they
may do some filtering. I wonder about switching pulses?


73

Roger (K8RI)

On 12/17/2016 9:36 AM, Bill Turner wrote:

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On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 05:37:07 -0500, K8RI wrote:

it's "relatively easy" to parallel properly designed circuits
through properly designed combiners for the power to be run
that give excellent linearity, rugged with minimal protective
circuitry, and good efficiency at a reasonable heat load that
is easy to get rid of.   (QUIET!)

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