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[Amps] 3-1000Z Filament Voltage Question

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Subject: [Amps] 3-1000Z Filament Voltage Question
From: "Dennis Sokol " <dajs@accnorwalk.com>
Reply-to: dajs@accnorwalk.com
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 16:51:14 -0500
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I have a BTI LK-2000 using a 3-1000Z operating on 160. I can get 1250 watts out 
with 2700 volts and 750 ma key down. The tube seems to be limited in current 
draw. I have seen more power out at a different QTH with higher line voltage.

I have measured the filament voltage at full load to be 7.08 volts.
This is a bit low from the spec of 7.13 to 7.87 volts. Is the low filament 
voltage a possible cause of reduced power out?

There is a 208 volt tap on the filament xformer but I would have to put in a 
dropping resistor in the primary to bring the voltage down to 7.5 volts.  Is it 
worth the effort? Am I hurting the tube with the lower filament voltage or am I 
extending the life?

Thanks and 73,
Dennis W0JX Milan, OH
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