[Amps] GS-35B on 6 meters

[Tony King - W4ZT]

Larry,

Most of the guys I have talked with about the GS-35B on six meters have 
said the same thing that Lou did.  You should expect no more than the 
published gain of 13 dB in any case. Most using the tube on HF get right 
at that on HF as has been my experience.  Careful attention to plate 
tank components can help you get full output. Find and use a good 3-30 
pF vacuum variable for C1 and use a good piece of copper tubing for the 
L. Use only brass hardware for any connections in the RF deck and keep 
the components away from the side walls. Keep your leads short and using 
a thin copper strap around the anode cooler to make your connection to 
the plate choke will help in that regard.

73, Tony W4ZT
<http://gs35b.com>

Larry wrote:
> What kind of gain can I reasonably expect from a GS-35B on 6 meters at 
> anode voltages less then 4 KV? The info I have found on the web is 
> sketchy and inconsistant. Most builders seem to avoid the issue of gain. 
> I have a number of options for the tube(s) in this amp project and am 
> having a hard time deciding which to build.
> 
> 73, Larry
>