[AMPS] AC on the plates???

[Chuck Counselman]

Colin K7FM wrote:
>For a distinctive cw sound, try putting ac directly on the plates of the
>813's....


If you have single-phase AC service as I have, I suggest using two 813's
back-to-back, each conducting on one-half cycle.  The resulting 120-Hz note
will sound smoother than a 60-Hz note.

Hams with three-phase AC service can use six 813's for a really nice sound.

-Chuck



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