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[AMPS] Tube selection

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Subject: [AMPS] Tube selection
From: W8IK@ibm.net (Joe Subich, W8IK/4)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 12:26:05 -0500


>
>
> I don't know...all I have seen are some very high pulse ratings.
> W6RU
>
> Rich Measures wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >A pull-out YC-156 would be cheaper than any you mentioned and  easiest
to
> > >build....no screen & bias supplys...no socket...28 bucks for a
fillament
> > >XMFR. At 4KV it will produce 1500 watts output with only about 60 watts
> > >drive.
> >
> > ?  What drive level is required to obtain the rated
> > anode-current, Terry?
> >  thanks..
> > >

The 3CPX5000 is the same tube as the 3CX15000A7 with the smaller anode of
the
3CX5000A7.  Take your drive information and plate curves from the 3CX15000B7
data sheet and the cooling information from the 3CX5000A7 ... as long as the
plate dissipation (drive level) stays at the lower level.

73,
   ... Joe Subich, W8IK/4  ex-AD8I
       <W8IK@IBM.NET>



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