[Amps] Re: [Amps] Re: [Amps] Bird® 43 Manual

[w9ac@arrl.net (Paul Christensen)]

> Yes your final may be drawing current from the power supply when you turn up 
> the drive. Yes the final is dissipating power. Is it
> dc power or rf power. Probably some of both as you will have some circulating 
> currents in the tank circuit due to the mismatch and
> the efficiency will probably be way down. It is all happening internally.

Thanks.  At least we have an agreement on this point.  I am in full agreement 
regarding the display of the Bird 43 without a
termination.

-Paul, W9AC