Not to mention that the 3CX1000a7 tube requires 5 volts at 50 amps just to light the filament..same as a pair of 3-500Zs. That's 250 watts consumed by the tube just to get it to "light up". And Terry
Actually, 5V @ 30A same as a pair of 3-500z's which are 15A each. I used a filament transformer from a SB220 to light my 3CX1000A7 160m amp. Any of the SK-800 series sockets can be modified to remove
Oooops....yes, 5V at 30A....another Senior moment!My 1970s 6M amp that served us well at W8VP, W9ICE, and a couple outings at W4NH is still perking along off of a Drake L4B supply.RonFrom my Samsung
My first big tube amp on 2M was a 5CX1500B. I put it in a W6PO tank circuit, grounded catrhode.... that baby DID take 40 amps at 5v on the filament.. And of course, a screen supply and a 50# fil xfrm