My experience with the 3K-A using a 240V line input is >>1500W A0 output on
all bands with 100-120W drive. Never made any attempt to measure IMD,
though...
Your data indicated "1000+" output, but you didn't say how far the "plus"
went.
WB2WIK/6
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard [SMTP:2@mail.vcnet.com]
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 3:39 PM
> To: Mike Wapner; 'amps@contesting.com'
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Henry 3K-A
>
>
>
> >I have the opportunity to purchase a Henry 3K-A. The following grid and
> >plate currents and power out were measured. Can anyone tell me if these
> are
> >"normal" or nominal and if the tubes (3-500Z's) appear OK based on this
> >info? Thanks for any info!
>
> EUR The 3K-A is the only Ham amplifier I know of with a 2500W CCS anode
> supply. Normal full throttle is c. 2k out. It is also a good performer
> on a 20a, 120v outlet -- provided one tunes the beast up with a keyer
> sending fast dits instead of AØ/NØN. There are some circuit improvements
> that are not needed for those who have a free supply of 3-500s and drive
> it with an older transceiver (TS-830S, et cetera).
>
> >73, Mike-K6QD
> > GRID CURRENT PLATE CURRENT POWER OUT
> >
> >40 meters CW 260 800 1000+
> >
> > SSB 200 800 1200+
> >
> >20 meters CW 250 800 860
> >
> > SSB 210 850 1000+
> >
> >15 meters CW 260 810 800+
> >
> > SSB 220 800 1100+
> >
> >10 meters CW 250 820 800+
> >
> > SSB 260 900 1000+
> >
> >
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> - R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
> www.vcnet.com/measures.
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