[AMPS] The Emtron DX2 amp: A 50ohm 50 Watt resistor in B+?

[Rich Measures]

... ... 
>For tubes up to about 1500W dissipation, Eimac recommend a resistor that
>will limit the absolute maximum surge current to 40A. For a 2kV supply,
>50 ohms is spot-on. 
>
Reference publication/ page number?

>The 50W rating is partly for power dissipation, and partly to make sure
>the resistor is physically big (long) enough to avoid internal arcing if
>2kV suddenly appears across it.
good points, Ian

Rich---

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


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