[AMPS] Linearity in 6m linear

Ian Roberts itr@nanoteq.co.za
Tue, 22 Dec 1998 09:52:29 +0200


>>   >we will have to continue enjoying 40 kHz-wide SSB signals, as
>>   >generated by a
>>   >nearby 400 W 13 volt USA-made linear on 6m.
>>
>>   A big part of that 6M linear problem if it is a TE as I suspect, is that
>>   it uses a horrible bias circuit that goes into class C at around 100W
>>   output. Switching over to an active bias will do wonders.
>>
>>   All it takes is 2 transistors and a few caps/resistors. I've converted
>>   several of them.
>>
> 73  Carl  KM1H
>
>

It is....
Now to inform this gentleman without collecting 5's.

73 Ian ZS6BTE


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