Wonder if someone can help with a technical question with the amp I use on 160
meters.
The Spec Sheet for the 8877 tube lists the "Absolute Maximum Plate Voltage of
4000 Volts" for the tube, and also says in "typical operation" the plate
voltage is between 2700 and 3500 volts. In my amp (Ameritron AL-1500), the
plate voltage is 3750. My question is - should I be concerned (it's clearly
below the maximum" but above the range that is considered "typical"? I just
want to be sure I'm not adversely affecting the useful life of the tube.
Any help would be appreciated.
73,
Bob/AA6VB
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