If you need c. 5 out, a single, larger tube would be less problematic and
less costly. The 226 will do ok at this level if one drills a grid of
small holes in the chassis below the coil to let cooling air flow upward.
>I am new to this reflector so let me introduce myself. Bob Maser W6TR and I
>am in the Tampa, Florida area. I am in the process of building up an amp
>that will use a pair of 8877's. My plan is to use a B&W 852 inductor and
>wonder if it will take the currents. The P.S. will be 3800 to 4000VDC for a
>plate load impedance of ±1500 - 1700 ohms, which I think means that it will
>see 10A at resonance. I also have a Johnson 226-1 rotary inductor but I
>would really go with the switch instead of the crank. I really only operate
>20 and 75 ssb although the amp will be capable of 15 to 75.
>
>I also need some guidance as to what "glue" should I be using to make the
>chimneys. I have a supply of Silicone rubber sheet 1/8" thick that I'll be
>using above the teflon standard issue chimneys like Alpha does.
>
>Thanks
>
>
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- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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