[Amps] Two quick loading questions

[R.Measures]

Tuning for max P-out with max-drive is more important than looking for 
a dip.

On Feb 9, 2005, at 12:39 PM, George KB2Z wrote:

> I'm sure I'm not the first to ask. I have searched in the archives and 
> did not find a solid answer. I apologize up front and am not trying to 
> waste anyones time. The directions from different  manufacturers dont 
> seem to answer one way.
> As I read the loading instructions for gg hf amps, (2x3-500) they 
> should be fully loaded at full power then the loading increased 5 to 
> 10% to lower the Ig and help stabilize the output. This seems to be 
> where it gets confusing for me.
>
> 1) After increasing the loading 5 to 10%, should the plate be 
> re-dipped?
> 2) If drive is reduced from 100 to 50W, should the plate be re-dipped.
>
> Thanks in advance,  George KB2Z
>
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org