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[AMPS] The Emtron DX2 amp: A 50ohm 50 Watt resistor in B+?

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Subject: [AMPS] The Emtron DX2 amp: A 50ohm 50 Watt resistor in B+?
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 97 03:15:03 -0800
> at 10:00 PM 10/16/97 -0700, you wrote:
>>I question the resoning on a high value such as the 50ohm 50 Watt
>>resistor in their amp. Seems a little off to me.
>>
>>Comments?
>>
>
>That is Svetlana's recommended value for that tube.

Which tube, Phil?

>You never want this resistor to open during an event.

good point -- or sustain any type of damage.  

>10 ohms is ok up to about 3 kv. I am running 20 ohms
>on my Alpha 77SX with good results.
>
Does  'good results' mean that you shorted the anode supply and the 20 
ohm glitch resistor was able to handle the resulting current without 
sustaining damage?
thanks
Rich---

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


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