[Amps] SB220 running plate current when no drive; Problem

[Kim Elmore]

I think as long as the max grid *dissipation* isn’t exceeded, the grid *current* is at best an “about here” guide. But what I couldn’t determine is, given the grid current, what’s the dissipation? Is there a rule of thumb?

Kim N5OP

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> On Oct 8, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm thinking 3500/3600 plate voltage or so
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>> On 10/8/2020 1:05 PM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
>>> On Thu, Oct 8, 2020 at 10:38 AM David Gow <6146guy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> For actual Eimac tubes the Eima DATA sheet shows much greater efficiency and usable power with 4000 volts on the plates.
>> Where are you looking?  At the characteristic curves?   There's
>> nothing for 4KV in typical operation; just max ratings.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Rob
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