>I'm currently building a 2m 8877 linear amp, based on the K1AGB design.
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>For my metering/protection cicuit, I need to know the maximum safe grid
>current that an 8877 can handle. It's not specified in the Eimac data
>sheet. Can anyone help me with this?
There were two, published ratings for 8877 max grid dissipation, 20w and
25w. Since the typical grid-cathode driving V is c. 65Vrms, the
corresponding grid current can be calculated from ohm's law.
>
cheers, David.
- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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