>By the way, leave the damn tube in the socket when you measure the network
>match. Why tack in a cap to synthesize the tube capacitance when you have
>the real thing. Besides, why put more wear on the socket contacts. I always
>have the whole thing together including the entire anode compartment before
>doing the cathode network.
You're right. Didn't think of that. You don't need to tube powered to
experience the effects of its capacitance. Good idea!
73,
Jon
KE9NA
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Jon Ogden
KE9NA
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