[Amps] 3-500z

[jsb@digistar.com]

On Wed, 26 Oct 2005, R. Measures wrote:

> At 4000vdc, a 3-500Z will run 1600w input, however, I would tune up such
> a beast with a tuning pulser. I have heard about guys who ran 'em at
> 5000v, but only for SSB.

umph - well if the typical off-the-shelf AL-80B sits idle at 2900v to the
plate (I do not know if this is its normal operating voltage), 1600w input
would seem to be a lot of plate current for 1 tube.  2700v under load
would be around 590mA if i'm doing my math properly.  No need for pesky
light bulbs in the shack.

heh

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