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Re: [Amps] RF Chokes for the SB-220

To: "Robert Dorchuck W6VY" <w6vy@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Amps] RF Chokes for the SB-220
From: R.Measures <r@somis.org>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 01:50:30 -0800
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On Dec 10, 2004, at 9:03 PM, Robert Dorchuck W6VY wrote:


I am trying to rebuild a SB-220 amp. I found what appears to be a resistor in place
of the RF choke on the grid of both tubes (RFC-4 and 5, 1 mh pi-wound). The color
coding is yellow-violet-black-red and it measures 47 ohms which almost matches the
color code.


Can anyone point me to a source for the correct choke or suggest a good replacement.
Any help appreciated.

Bob -- The 47-ohm resistor acts as a grid-fuse / I-limiter. During a 110MHz parasitic oscillation or a sudden antenna disconnect, this resistor burns out and protects the tube from a (fatal) grid-filament short. My free, unsolicited advice is to locate a free supply of 3-500Zs Before you remove the resistor and go back to an RFC. /// Does the 220 have carbon-comp parasitic-suppressor resistors with the coils wound on top of the resistors? tnx

Thanks.


Bob W6VY


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