You'd be asking for hum. Rather than using a couple
resistors, you could simply take another small 6.3 v
transformer with a CT on the secondary and connect
it across your filament transformer and just tape up
the primary side.
73, Mark WB8JKR
On Sun, 03 Feb 2002 08:56:13 -0500 Ed W3NR <w3nr@vol.com> writes:
>
> The filament transformer I am using with an 811A amp
> has no CT for the B- return, so I just tapped one side of the
> filament. Is this a good idea or am I asking for a hum problem
> here. If I make a CT can I use a couple of 2 to 5 watt 20-200 ohm
> resistors ?? Thanks
>
> Ed W3NR
>
>
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