[AMPS] SB-220 conundrum

[Jon Ogden]

on 1/18/00 10:19 AM, Pete Smith at n4zr@contesting.com wrote:

> K9MA has suggested that in any case it would be a good idea to re-do the
> input tanks on all bands to raise the Q and improve the SWR, and has kindly
> given me values that he has tested in his amp, but before I embark on all
> that I'm curious what people think about this specific situation.

It's parasitics causing it, Pete.  You need to add about 5 pounds of
nichrome wire to your anode circuitry and all will be cured.  Don't worry if
they glow red or if you have high losses on 10 meters.  The increased
stability will be worth it.

73,

Jon
KE9nA

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Jon Ogden
KE9NA

Member:  ARRL, AMSAT, DXCC, NRA

http://www.qsl.net/ke9na

"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."


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