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Subject: [AMPS] Little amp -- wanted
From: measures@vcnet.com (measures)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:49:35 -0700
>
>Roger D. Johnson wrote:
>> 
>> If I read the FCC rules correctly, an amp with these specs
>> would be illegal. Too much gain and/or too little drive required.
>
>I think you're right.  However, a grid-driven tetrode amp could probably be
>modified to do this; as sold, any such amp must be arranged to dissipate 
>some of
>the drive power to allow it to work with 50 watts or more of drive.
>
?  A tetrode that is designed for 50 watts or more of drive has better 
stability than one designed to work with a few watts of drive.  

cheers, Vic

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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