[Amps] 8877 Input network testing

[jeff millar <wa1hco@adelphia.net>]

I'm restoring an 8877 on 2M and it needs a better match on the input 
network.  I've designed several input network options and now need to 
test them.  Here's some questions that I hope someone can answer...

   * According to the data sheet, an 8877 has a Zin of 54 Ohms and 34
     pF in parallel.  For testing, I've soldered a 51 Ohm resistor from
     cathode to ground (close enough), drive a bit of power and tune
     for minimum reflected .  Does this work? Can I expect the input
     capacitance to remain the same even with the tube off?
   * How much additional stray capacitance comes from the tube socket? 
     The matching network isn't working as expected and I'm not sure why.

thanks in advance...

jeff, wa1hco
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