>I have a home brew 4-1000 that requires more drive than my transceiver (100
>watts) has to get full power out (it will only get 1000 watts out). The
>plate voltage is too low... about 3,800 volts. The power supply is capable
>of pleanty of current ( about 1.5 amps DC at 3,800 volts continous), but its
>maxed out on voltage. According to the book, the 4-1000 is operating
>correctly... power out for the drive and plate voltage.
>
>My question is this. Can I use a auto transformer to step up the transformer
>input voltage to get a higher DC voltage output.... ... ... snip...
What kind of rectifier circuit and filter does the supply currently use
Bob? What are the taps on the transformer secondary?
thanks
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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