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><Second posting, first one didn't appear on the list>
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>Hi all, have just finished a 50MHz amp with a 4CX1500B, but the tube I
>have was a 'pull' of dubious origin. Was able to confirm input and
>output circuit resonance and got about 350 - 400 watts out before the
>screen current started to climb and tripped out the "Tetrode Boards"
>(G3SEK) screen protection circuit. Now the screen current remains high
>continuously !! (Tube wrecked ?)
>
>Photos at: http://www.qsl.net/gi0otc/photo2.htm
>
>Question: I have a new 4CX1000A but no data sheet, can I swap these two
>tubes and if so do I need to alter any voltages ?
>
With any tetrode in linear service, it is necessary to adjust the bias
V so that there is virtually no grid current. // The 4cx1000A grid is
rated at 0w.
cheers, Alan
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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