>> From: Rich Measures <measures@vc.net>
>
>> >The grid dissipation limit of a 3CX800 is reached at about 130 mA per
>> >pair of tubes. .....
>> >
>> >73, Tom W8JI
>>
>> Hmmm. The grid dissipating rating is 5w per grid, or 10w for a pair. If
>> E = P/I, then E = 10w/0.13a = 77v. According to Eimac's characteristic
>> curves, the driving potential is roughly 30v. Apparently, Georg Simon
>> Ohm's formulas are not 'EXACTLY correct'.
>>
>> Rich---.
>
...snip....
>
>Eimac, in their literature, gives a grid dissipation approximation as
>Egk peak times Ig average. But that isn't always exact.
>
Reference?
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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