[AMPS] CENTURION HELP

[Rich Measures]

>> From:          Rich Measures <measures@vc.net>
>
>> >The grid dissipation limit of a 3CX800 is reached at about 130 mA per 
>> >pair of tubes. .....
>> >
>> >73, Tom W8JI
>> 
>> Hmmm.  The grid dissipating rating is 5w per grid, or 10w for a pair.  If 
>> E = P/I, then E = 10w/0.13a =  77v.  According to Eimac's characteristic 
>> curves, the driving potential is roughly 30v.  Apparently, Georg Simon 
>> Ohm's formulas are not 'EXACTLY correct'.  
>> 
>> Rich---.  
>
...snip.... 
>
>Eimac, in their literature, gives a grid dissipation approximation as 
>Egk peak times Ig average. But that isn't always exact.
>
Reference? 

Rich---


R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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