I converted an Alpha 76PA to a pair of 3CX800A7's a few years ago. It's been a
great amp since then.
Last night something strange happened - It started drawing plate and grid
current even before the 3 minute warmup period had completed. I'll spare you the
troubleshooting details. When the event occurs, the cathode voltage drops to 1
volt, rather than the usual cutoff of 28 volts. Removed the tubes, and all was
well. Put the tubes back in, one at a time. Sure enough, it's one of the tubes.
That would make it a cathode-to-filament or cathode-to-grid short, right ?
Anything possible to clear the short ?
BTW, it was a pair of Chinese 3CX800A7's, sold by Alpha under the previous
management.
73,
Steve, N2IC
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