>From memory, sweep tubes are rated for several kV of plate volts during the
>pulse, so breakdown (flashover) isn't a problem per se. . This suggests that
>provided you don't exceed the dissipation, you can run a high plate volts and
>have a good swing above the knee of the curve, and arguably, better linearity.
Exceeding the plate dissipation is another matter altogether, and is I suspect,
done at the expense of tube life if not linearity. It is amazing what you can
get away with tubes though: remember the early radars that really hammered
tubed not designed for pulse service.
73
Peter G3RZP
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