>
>> >You can get MANY times the normal AC voltage.
>> >
>> A test by the owner of a SB-220 indicated that the max. mistune potential
>> for the tank was 3700v. My own tests semi-confirm this.
>
>It's limited by what breaks down,
Nothing broke down during either test.
>and the loaded Q of the tank. I
>can easily get ten times that amount using HV rated parts in a PA.
>
29kV out of a SB-220? Only in the Rauchian World.
>I've measured higher voltages in the 220, although even 3700 volts
>is enough to arc the air variable and bandswitch under some
>cases.
>
The SB-220 Tune-C typically limits potential to c. 3800v. Did you use a
different Tune-C?
>People at home, tune up your PA's. Unhook the antenna and short
>the output port of your PA. Apply full drive, and tell me if you hear
>any sizzling noises or bangs in the tank or tube!
>
With the output shorted, the brake is on the flywheel, and there would be
very little tank potential.
>If you have technical points, besides insults or childish things like
>zzzzzzz,
clueless
> I'll address them. As you know, I am not allowed in the
>mud with you.
>
>
later, Tom
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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