Thanks Alek, Richard and Peter for your answers.
Richard, thanks for the notes about high voltage
capabilities of these tubes. I'll use a HV supply of
2.500V since this output is available in my shack.
More than 2.500V means constructing a new PS, which is
quite difficult for me since I have no access to cheap
HV transformers right now.
Anyway, reading your experiences, now I think G-G
operation will be a good option. According to FL2000B
mod by Peter (OZ1PIF), QB3-300 should work in G-G
service as follows:
Va=2.500V
Vg2=0 (tightly grounded)
Vg1=between 0 and 10 volts to get apropriate Ia.
Could you confirm this data, please?
Thanks again!
Alberto
EA4PL
--- "R. Measures" <r@somis.org> wrote:
>
> On Oct 28, 2004, at 4:44 AM, Alberto wrote:
>
> > Hello!
> >
> > Recently, i got some spare QB3-300 tubes
> (equivalent
> > SRS455, 6155, 4-125), so I´m planning a new SSB
> > amplifier using them. I've seen lots of
> configurations
> > for these tubes in PA operation. Watching tube
> > datasheet, it seems like grid driven class B
> operation
> > would work: Va=2500V; Vg2=350V; Vg1=-40V aprox.
>
> Alberto -- This will produce so much IMD on SSB
> that you would do well
> not to give your call-sign within 15kHz of a band
> edge.
> >
> > Some PA builders say also g-g configuration would
> > work; that is grid and screen connected and
> grounded
> > together. (I don't think so)
>
> I think they know what they are talking about
> because 4-125As are not
> ideal for grid-driven linear service. If I was
> building a SSB linear
> using 4-125As, I would use a 200w transceiver, drive
> 6 to 8 of the
> little suckers in parallel. and use more than 2500V
> on the anodes for
> SSB. The reason for more PS V on SSB is that the
> 2500V rating is for
> plate modulation, which means that the 4-125A has no
> problem with a
> peak anode supply potential of 5000V during 100% AM.
> Thus, my guess is
> that you could use a 4000v anode supply for SSB --
> provided you did not
> use AØ/NØN during tuneup, but instead tuned up with
> 50wpm dits or tuned
> up with a tuning pulser.. With AØ at 4000vdc, one
> should expect to
> burn a few holes in the tantalum anodes.
> >
> > I'd like to know the usual ratings for amateur SSB
> > operation. Has anybody experience using QB3-300 in
> PA?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Alberto
> > EA4PL
> >
> >
> >
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