Yes, I found it here:
<https://www.w8ji.com/filament_voltage_life.htm>
He notes that the Eimac specs for the 3-500Z call for 4.75-5.25v.
What I should do is check my line voltage (it is usually pretty close to
230 here) and measure the voltage at the tube pins in standby when the
line voltage is at the highest expected value. Then adjust it to be just
under the maximum value. That way when it drops, it will be more likely
to stay above the minimum.
So by setting it to 5.0v in standby I have been doing it wrong all
along! Probably 5.2v would be a better choice.
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
CWops #5
Formerly K2VCO
https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 05/06/2022 6:25, Jim W7RY wrote:
W8JI has some filament voltage measurements for the AL80B on his web
site and how he measured it under load.
73. Jim W7RY
On 6/4/2022 8:51 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
1. I have often wondered whether the filament voltage should be
measured under full power or in standby. I operate CW only, so even
during a transmission, 50% of the time the voltage is at the key up
value. And probably more than 90% of the time the amp is on, I am not
transmitting. That means that the filament voltage would be high most
of the time.
I guess the question is whether the high filament voltage condition
during standby would reduce tube life -- or if slightly low voltage in
key-down would be worse. Another interesting question!
2. See my previous message.
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
CWops #5
Formerly K2VCO
https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 04/06/2022 15:23, Shane Youhouse wrote:
Vic,
1. You want 5.0 volts under full bore TX, not at receive.
2. I'd suspect the filament primary resistor. If it's heating up
and dropping resistance, more current will be allowed through. This
will cause the voltage on the filaments to rise su sequently
increasing emissions from the tubes.
Is the resistor in the airflow to keep it cool?
--WP2ASS / ex KD6VXI
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
<k2vco.vic@gmail.com <mailto:k2vco.vic@gmail.com>> wrote:
This isn't a problem, just a phenomenon that I would like to
understand.
I have a TL922. Mods include directly grounded grids. I also
measured the filament voltage with my Fluke true RMS meter and put a
small resistor in the primary of the filament transformer to provide
exactly 5.0v in standby.
It has been running with the same genuine Eimac 3-500Zs in it for
about 6 years.
So here is what happens: after a longish CW transmission, the power
output INCREASES. On 20m, for example, it may go from 1200 to 1400
watts. When it cools, the power drops back.
I've noticed this with several wattmeters. I have observed no change
in SWR when this happens (it's 1:1 thanks to a Johnson KW Matchbox).
It happens when the amp is driven with an Elecraft K3 and also a
TS890s.
I'm interested in hearing theories about why this might occur.
-- 73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
CWops #5
Formerly K2VCO
https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ <https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/>
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