This may be part of a Kalmus distributed amplifier. I recall being shown a
similar unit
when visiting the Kalmus plant at Kirkland WA in the mid 80's.
Regarding the Marconi H1000 distributed amplifier, I'm sure Peter G3RZP can
tell us more.
73/
Karl-Arne
SM0AOM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Thompson" <g8gsq@eltac.co.uk>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Mega Amplifier?
>
>
> David G4FTC wrote:
> >
> >
> >> From: "Kinney John-r17512" <J.Kinney@freescale.com>
> >> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> >> Subject: [Amps] Mega Amplifier?
> >> Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:55:52 -0700
> >>
> >> Now this is what I would call an "RF DECK" .
> >>
> >> This is the number 160047650891 on, you know where.
> >>
> >
> >
> > I'm wondering if this is a wideband amp (instanteous wideband as opposed to
> > wide tuning range) with the tubes connected to what is effectively a delay
> > line. The photo of the anode compartment seems to show the inductors
> > connected in a daisy chain fashon from anode to anode. The grids would be
> > coupled in a similar manner.
>
> That's right - it's a distributed line amp.
> >
> > I know Marconi (the company) made such a wideband amp with a number of
> > 4CX250B's but the power was only rated a 1kW out.
>
> Depending on the application, it's normal to run the valves in class A
> at 50-100W max. each.
>
> Steve
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