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Subject: [AMPS] big bang
From: 2@vc.net (2)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:18:08 -0700
>
>Thanks to all.  Guess I don't have anything to worry about. Glitch resistor
>and protective meter diodes in place.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

//  I have heard of no cases of gold-sputtering in an 8877 where a glitch 
resistor had been incorporated in the anode supply.
>
>Steve W4IMF
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Vic Rosenthal" <rakefet@rakefet.com>
>To: <amps@contesting.com>
>Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 11:05 AM
>Subject: Re: [AMPS] big bang
>
>
>>
>> Stephen Goldberg wrote:
>> >
>> > Anything I should fix?
>>
>> The discussion over the past week or two on the need for a glitch resistor
>> applies to you!  Install a 25-ohm 50 watt vitreous-enameled power resistor
>in
>> series with the plate RF choke.  This will help protect the tube and other
>> components in the event of internal or external breakdowns (whatever their
>> cause).
>>
>> 73,
>> Vic, K2VCO
>> Fresno CA
>>

>
>


-  R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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