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[AMPS] CENTURION HELP

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Subject: [AMPS] CENTURION HELP
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 97 23:18:26 -0800
.......
>The grid dissipation limit of a 3CX800 is reached at about 130 mA per 
>pair of tubes. .....
>
>73, Tom W8JI

Hmmm.  The grid dissipating rating is 5w per grid, or 10w for a pair.  If 
E = P/I, then E = 10w/0.13a =  77v.  According to Eimac's characteristic 
curves, the driving potential is roughly 30v.  Apparently, Georg Simon 
Ohm's formulas are not 'EXACTLY correct'.  

Rich---.  



R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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