[Amps] Line Sections As Plate Lines

[jeff millar]

I had a chance to look at the web sites.  The PA3CSG design consists of 
a "1/2" wave line load at both ends, tube output C at one end and the 
tune and coupling C at the other end.  The low impedance mid point is 
where the DC feed choke attaches...note that it appears a bit off center 
because the two 1/4 wave lines have different loading...apparently the 
tube has less.  

The way to find the low impedance point is to use a dip meter and touch 
the line at various points along its length, the point with least change 
in dip is the low Z point.

jeff, wa1hco

JMLTINC at aol.com wrote:

>Hi QRO gurus -
>
>Let's talk 1/2wl plate lines. 
>
>If you check out PA3CSG's website @ www.qsl.net/pa3csg , or PA7TA's site @ http://www.pa7ta.com/144MHz_RF-Deck.htm , the plate lines on their 2 meter, GS35B amps are about 20.8" (53cm) long.
>
>Everything I have read regarding 1/2wl plate lines says to figure the length for a shortened 1/4wl line (the inductor), and then add a full 1/4wl to that. At 144Mhz that makes a total length of about 28" or so.
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>I cannot believe their shortened 1/4wl line (inductor) is only 3 tenths of an inch long. Obviously, I am missing something here. Please help!
>
>Thanks in advance-
>John, N9RF
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