>
>I am new to the AMPS group and, in fact, new to amplifiers since my last amp
>was a Heathkit HA-14 25+ years ago!
>
>I have a newly acquired Clipperton L which I need some information on. My
>questions are:
>
>1. Since I intend to run this amp on SSB very conservatively to prolong
>component life ( and my pocketbook), should I run it in the CW (low power)
>position (approx 1500V @ 670 Ma) or in the SSB (high power) position (approx
>2500V @ 400Ma)?
>
>2. Are there any drawbacks to conservative operation of this amp (other than
>the obvious foregoing of 1-2 db)?
>
? The tank is designed for the tube output Z produced by 800mA of anode
I. (roughly 1.6k). // note: On SSB during voice transmission 800mA of
anode/plate I is equivalent to a meter indication of about 300mA.
>3. What modifications are cost effective for this amp?
>
? Adding a grounded shield plate between the input bandswitch wafer and
the output bandswitch wafer. / High speed switching. / Some people
have added better suppressors, esp. when retubing with new higher-gain
tubes. / A new set of filter caps and equalizer resistors.
good luck.
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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