[Amps] Re: [Amps] Re: [Amps] BirdŽ 43 Manual
Paul Christensen
w9ac@arrl.net
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:33:21 -0500
> Yes your final may be drawing current from the power supply when you turn up the drive. Yes the final is dissipating power. Is it
> dc power or rf power. Probably some of both as you will have some circulating currents in the tank circuit due to the mismatch and
> the efficiency will probably be way down. It is all happening internally.
Thanks. At least we have an agreement on this point. I am in full agreement regarding the display of the Bird 43 without a
termination.
-Paul, W9AC