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[AMPS] Decreasing power on 160

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Subject: [AMPS] Decreasing power on 160
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 97 03:37:27 -0800
>Hey all.  Ran a bit of the 160 contest tonight and noticed that after
>about 45 minutes of heavy use power output started falling off on
>my homebrew 3 x 4-500 amp.  The input SWR isn't changing but
>the output tuning seems to be effected.  After 5 minutes cool off
>its back up to full legal output.  Could the plate blocking caps, a
>pair of TV door knob types, be the culprit? 

... not very likely, Walter.  Chances are its something in the tuned 
circuit.
cheers
Rich...


R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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