[AMPS] abnormallly high plate current
measures
measures@vcnet.com
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 06:27:15 -0700
>
>What is the bias voltage ? Have you tuned it up properly and are both meter
>shunts still the correct resistance ?
>
Checking the meter accuracy is a good idea. So is measuring the R of the
dummy load. Wattmeters can not give accurate readings unless the load is
50 ohms, as checked with a DMM. // Heath cantennas are especially
vulnerable to damage because they use a resistor that is rated at 50w
continuous.
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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