Perhaps the problem lies in the bias switching area. If solid state
switching is used, this is a likely culprit.
73 and good luck.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Turner" <w7ti@dslextreme.com>
To: <W8JI@contesting.com>
Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] Tube going bad?
>
> On Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:08:08 -0400, Tom Rauch wrote:
>
> >It is not necessarily at tube problem, especially if you can drive the
> >PA to normal output when it is acting acting up.
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
> Yes, the PA output and plate current are all normal, even when the
> problem is most apparent. I will have to look further, it seems.
>
> Thanks to all who replied. Most had advice similar to Toms: Not likely
> the tubes.
>
> Whew! Saved some bucks (I hope).
>
> Tnx again,
>
> 73, Bill W7TI
>
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