On Jul 31, 2005, at 1:36 PM, Bob Maser wrote:
> More than 50ma
Eimac specs the 8875's grid diss. at 5W max., typical grid-cathode
driving potential is c. 42v-pk, or c. 30V-rms. I = P / E: 5W / 30V =
0.1666A, so two 8875s should be able to withstand 333mA of grid-I
without exceeding the grid-diss rating.
- From my experiences, the greatest danger to the 8875's grid is from
a UHF parasite and the possiblity of gold-sputtering therefrom.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "R. Measures" <r@somis.org>
> To: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>
> Cc: "AMPS" <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 4:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Best way to tune a Dentron ML2500 ?
>
>
>> On Jul 31, 2005, at 11:54 AM, Bob Maser wrote:
>>> I disagree with your note 5. Tuning the tune and load controls for
>>> maximum smoke will sometimes give you too much grid current.
>> Bob -- How much is too much?
>>> My Alpha 78 in the manual mode, for instance, requires a slight
>>> clockwise tweak in order to bring the grid current down to
>>> acceptable limits. With the 8874's replacement cost, you can bet I
>>> watch grid current like a mother hen.
>>>
>>> Bob W6TR
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "R.Measures" <r@somis.org>
>>> To: <rees.a@btconnect.com>
>>> Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:43 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Best way to tune a Dentron ML2500 ?
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 31, 2005, at 11:16 AM, Adrian Rees (M1LCR) wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Whats the best way to tune a Dentron 2500 Linear, for max power and
>>>>> longest
>>>>> tube life ?
>>>>
>>>> For best tube life:
>>>> 1. decrease the Q of the VHF suppressors in the anode leads.
>>>> 2. decrease the VHF-Q of the lengthy lead that connects the Tune-C
>>>> to
>>>> the anode HV RFC.
>>>> 3. Tune the amplifier up for SSB with dits or a tuning pulsar.
>>>> 4. do not drive the amplifier with more than c. 60w -- unless of
>>>> course you have more than a couple of dozen spare tubes.
>>>> 5. tune for max out with c. 60w drive. When the drive is right,
>>>> tuning for max RF out always produces safe grid-I.
>>>> - note - For key down / RTTY / FM service the absolute max current
>>>> rating is 350mA per tube. Exceeding this rating can strip the oxide
>>>> coating off of the cathode. The SSB rating of the cathode is 500mA
>>>> on
>>>> voice peaks.
>>>>>
>>>>> What should the Grid Current be at maximum power ?
>>>>
>>>> Tuning as above will insure that most of the electrons go into the
>>>> antenna and not into the grid.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Adrian Rees
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>
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>> Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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>
>
>
Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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