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On Tue, 5 Jun 2018 13:08:14 -0700, N6CFH wrote:
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>Asking for current thoughts on grounding the filament CT on 8877. Have seen
>both ways utilized.
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>How about connecting cathode to one filament lead? Again, have seen it both
>ways.
REPLY:
As you say, both ways work so I believe the best practice is to leave
the heater "floating" i.e. not connected to the cathode. This avoids
the need for a bifilar choke in the heater leads in a cathode driven
(grounded grid) design.
The only drawback to this is the possibility of the tube developing a
cathode to heater short which would disrupt the input impedance, to
say the least. The 8877 has plenty of insulation between the cathode
and heater and this should never be a problem.
73, Bill W6WRT
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