- 41. Re: [Amps] Overdrive protection (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:23:22 -0700
- Well, this isn't Alpha's problem. They shouldn't have to castrate their protection circuit so that the amplifier can be used with transceivers that are defective. Aren't these spikes themselves dange
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-07/msg00279.html (10,038 bytes)
- 42. Re: [Amps] Overdrive protection (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:32:20 -0700
- In some cases it depends on how you adjust the transceiver. The TS930s had both a Carrier control and a Power control active in CW mode. The power control set the point at which the ALC would hold th
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-07/msg00306.html (12,512 bytes)
- 43. Re: [Amps] Dedicated RF (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic, K2VCO" <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:19:11 -0700
- One thing is that FCC rules now say that they can sell an amp that works on 10/12 meters IF it doesn't work on CB frequencies. The only way to do this is with some kind of frequency counter which mea
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-07/msg00345.html (9,482 bytes)
- 44. Re: [Amps] Al80b (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:43:54 -0700
- I believe that he is getting some kind of meter to tell him that he is getting 800 watts output. I doubt that he is. I don't know of any commercially available wattmeter that is accurate when the SWR
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-07/msg00424.html (11,271 bytes)
- 45. Re: [Amps] opps (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:01:20 -0700
- One thing is that the parasitic suppressor is between the plate and the RF choke and NOT between the plate and the tank circuit! -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ ____________________
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00133.html (7,071 bytes)
- 46. [Amps] 4CX1500B project (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:06:50 -0700
- I've been thinking about my next project for some time, and I can't seem to shake the idea of an 160-10M amplifier using the 4CX1500B. The tubes and the beautiful SK-800B socket are just burning a ho
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00136.html (7,788 bytes)
- 47. Re: [Amps] 4CX1500B project (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:50:42 -0700
- Because as I understand it, the tubes are essentially the same except for a slightly larger anode cooler which accounts for the additional dissipation. The parameters for typical operation on the 4CX
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00140.html (8,328 bytes)
- 48. Re: [Amps] 4CX1500B project (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:15:00 -0700
- Good points. I had thought that maybe I would need a little inductor in the grid circuit on 10/15m. I wonder if it would work to put it in series with the swamping resistor? The idea would be to tune
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00148.html (10,732 bytes)
- 49. Re: [Amps] 4CX1500B project (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:02:54 -0700
- That's an idea. I was thinking about a CW/SSB switch labeled "IMD ON/OFF". It could change plate, grid and screen voltages. I don't think I'll go as far as class C, though. I can get 1500 watts in AB
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00151.html (11,572 bytes)
- 50. Re: [Amps] 4CX1500B project (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:07:37 -0700
- And come up with great ideas! -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailm
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00154.html (10,683 bytes)
- 51. Re: [Amps] TL922A recommended mods? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:01:24 -0700
- Jim, The clunky relay is actually dangerous, because it is so slow that it will hot-switch with semi-QSK CW. This is the reason for the spark gap that is installed in the stock model, and (in my opin
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00203.html (13,046 bytes)
- 52. [Amps] Transformer guess? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:20:47 -0700
- I have a small power transformer here, Philco 45-7011-7, which I would like to use for a screen supply. It has the usual center tapped HV winding, which measures 380-0-380v, just right, as well as 5v
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00452.html (7,476 bytes)
- 53. Re: [Amps] Transformer guess? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:22:44 -0700
- I haven't had a chance to actually try this yet, but since I am sitting at my 'work' computer, I simulated it with the PSU Designer program (which I think came with a recent ARRL handbook). I entered
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-08/msg00488.html (10,245 bytes)
- 54. [Amps] Small transformer evaluation (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:37:10 -0700
- Some of you will remember that I was wondering about utilizing a small Philco power transformer (model 45-7011-7) for a screen supply. It puts out 380-0-380 vac plus 5 and 6 v for filaments. I have h
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00002.html (7,903 bytes)
- 55. Re: [Amps] Small transformer evaluation (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:18:46 -0700
- I switched to capacitor input and changed the load to 5300 ohms. Now I am getting 438V and 83 MA. I stuck a fuse on the transformer just in case and I will let it run for a while. It is noticeably wa
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00005.html (8,449 bytes)
- 56. Re: [Amps] Small transformer evaluation (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:20:58 -0700
- It's going to feed a transistor regulator. I'm sure it will be a capacitor filter because of the voltage. Some of you will remember that I was wondering about utilizing a small Philco power transform
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00006.html (8,563 bytes)
- 57. Re: [Amps] Small transformer evaluation (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:39:35 -0700
- Interesting idea. Nominal screen current is 35 mA and voltage is 325. Current goes negative in zero-signal state so the regulator has to deal with that. I want to be able to vary screen voltage for e
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00016.html (9,627 bytes)
- 58. Re: [Amps] Alpha &&DX Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:10 -0700
- Paul, Don't forget that the FM transmitter was probably running class-C which might be 75% efficient compared to the 60% or so available in class AB1/2. On 9/5/2012 2:48 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: "
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00066.html (9,427 bytes)
- 59. Re: [Amps] MFJ products (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:56:53 -0700
- In order to understand MFJ products, you just need to know that many of them are rated in "MFJ Watts." An MFJ Watt is about half a regular watt. So a "1500 watt" MFJ tuner is good for about 750 norma
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00214.html (11,193 bytes)
- 60. [Amps] Chinese sockets (score: 1)
- Author: Vic K2VCO <k2vco.vic@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:14:22 -0700
- There are lots of Chinese 3-500Z (etc.) sockets available cheaply on EBay -- for example, item no. 251037245072. Are they any good? They are often cheaper than used Johnson sockets. The problem with
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00243.html (6,548 bytes)
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