[AMPS] ssr's in qro amps

[nospam4me@juno.com]

re: ss relays in amplifier hv supplies
	
I've had a recent look at the new amplifier pics.

One of the units shows the use of 3 solid state relays 
for control.  I've always been worried about the use of 
ssr's around the combination of RF and Amplifier high 
voltage DC supplies. 

I do like the idea of using ssr's in HV power supplies, 
but their reliable application in QRO amplifiers has 
never been proven "100% safe" to me.  Hence, I use 
mechanical types for the required application. 

I've experienced problems with ssr's which tend to 
"slightly leak" or turn themselves on, especially in the 
presence of high rf fields.   I'd be curious to read 
(hear) comments from builder - users of ssr's applied 
to rf amplifier and related subject HV supplies here on 
amps.  Have some of you sourced a reliable ssr that 
functions well in amp HV supplies.?  Any special "hints 
or kinks" you've run into.   I'd like to revisit ssr's in my 
next box should their hv ps application be viewed as 
"trustworthy." 

thanks 
skipp 
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