[Amps] Commander II output circuit

R.Measures r at somis.org
Sun Mar 14 20:34:37 EST 2004



>Hello! I just purchased a used Commander II 2 meter amp and it runs high 
>grid current all the time.  About 30 ma at 10 watts drive and 40 ma at 20 
>watts drive.  I swapped the 3cx800 with a "good one" from a friend and it 
>does the same thing.  Checked for shorts and ground connections in the final 
>compartment but all OK.  Replaced the DC blocking doorknob cap and no 
>change.  The link coupling is very rigid and I doubt it would change much 
>from amp to amp or in transport.  Get about 450 watts out at 20 watts drive 
>and 250 watts out for 10 w drive so think the tube is OK.  Help!

•  30mA represents c. half of the rated grid dissipation.

cheers,  Eric 


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