[Amps] Vacuum relays a question

wwd@netheaven.com wwd@netheaven.com
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 08:24:26 -0400


>I have some small vacuum relays by Kilovac. They are rated at 3500 volts
>15  amps.
>What's the catch? You could not say that these are good for 52KW could
>you?  Are they good for antenna relays? At VHF, UHF? They seem pretty
>small  for  the above current and voltage ratings. Does it all have to do
>with the  vacuum? Please excuse my spelling and apostrephes.

50 kw, sure, but maybe just for ssb. For plate modulated AM keep it down
to 20kw -is the rule at my hamshack.  :)

The beauty is indeed the vacuum. And <rf-amps> is indeed the place for
multiple apostrophes!

Bill    K2AME





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