Subject: [AMPS] Tube 'Peak' Ratings
>
> When a tube such as the GS35b is rated by the manufacturer as capable of 3Kv
> (or so) on the Anode, but a peak of 6kv, does this mean that the tube will
> be able of operating quite happily at say, 4.5Kv or so for long (ish)
> periods?
>
> What exactly is the 'peak' to which they refer??
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> Phil Smeaton
> G0HSS
It has always been my understanding is that the peak reading
applies only to tubes operating in the pulse mode.
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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