[AMPS] CENTURION HELP

[w8jitom@postoffice.worldnet.att.net]

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> According to a friend who had one, the early 
> CENTURIANS kept full idle current,
> even in the stand-by mode!  

I measured the seal temperature on a friend's unit, and the seals 
exceeded Eimac's ratings with the PA idling!!

I added more cooling and more bias.
 
Can anyone think of a reason to have a tube idle hot during receive? 
I sure can't, unless the room is too cold!

73, Tom W8JI

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