[AMPS] AL-82 Primary Tap Settings

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>
>The only way to properly set the transformer taps is to
>measure the filament voltage at the tube pins at each
>setting.

//  Amen, Phil

> I would start with the 220 volt tap first. If the voltage
>is within specs, you are there!

//  However, operating a 5v +/- 5% filament at 5.25v instead of 4.75v 
will reduce emissive life to [4.75v/5.25v] ^23.4 =  c. 1/10 of normal 
life.  
>
>...

-  R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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