[Amps] negative grid current

R.Measures r at somis.org
Thu Dec 2 10:27:13 EST 2004


Pete -- What is the resistance of R3, the 0.82-ohm grid-I meter shunt?

On Dec 1, 2004, at 2:29 PM, Pete Smith wrote:

> I'm still puzzling over why my SB-220 would suddenly be showing 
> *negative* grid current when in transmit but with no drive applied.  
> Resting plate current is nominal, but grid meter deflects below zero 
> ~20 ma worth.  Output and tuning is normal. Something to worry about?
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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