[AMPS] L4-B mod

[Rich Measures]

>Subject:     Re: [AMPS] L4-B mod
>Sent:        3/30/1997 5:03 PM
>Received:    3/30/1997 6:02 PM
>From:        Garry & Yelena, ni6t@scruznet.com
>To:          Amp Reflector, amps@contesting.com
>
>QROKING@aol.com wrote:
>> 
>> Ok fellas, lets let Heath, Ameritron and kenwood off the hook for a moment
>> and lets look at the Drake L4-B.  My guess is that this unit can easily
>> handle 4000 volts on the plate instead of there mere 2600 that is stock.  
>
>I note you used the word "guess." I would not make that presumption.
>Going from 2500 to 3000 V--maybe a bit more--seems reasonable, but do
>you KNOW that the plate cap, RF choke, bypass and blocking caps will
>take the strain of 4 kV--which exceeds datasheet maximum? 

4000v is within the published ratings on the data sheet.  

R. L. Measures,ag6k,805-386-3734    


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