Hi Rich!
Yes, I've been using one large HV PS (4KV @ 6+ amps) for six mono-band
3-1000Z amplifiers for the last 25 years. I've NEVER had an amplifier
problem tracable to this setup. I also have no HV switching, the HV feeds
all six amplifiers all of the time. During multi-multi contests all six
amplifiers are powered up, but during casual operation only a one or two
amplifiers have filament voltage applied. I also routinely apply or
remove filament voltage without regard to the presence of the high
voltage. I'm still using all of the original 3-1000Z tubes, so this does
work!
73
Frank
W3LPL
donovanf@sgate.com
On Tue, 22 Apr 1997, KL7RA Fairbanks Alaska wrote:
>
> I was surprised to see Frank's W3LPL station with 6 RF decks and
> one "hugh" HV power supply off against the wall. I never thought
> that would work for all the obvious reasons. But it does. I'm not
> sure how he runs the HV to the amps or power turn-on etc. The amps
> use 3-1000 tubes.
>
> On the East coast I would think Frank would be "full blast" most of the
> time!!!
>
> Rich KL7RA
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