The screen supply for a linear amplifier has to be stable (IE regulated) to
minimize inter modulation distortion. In an old class C amplifier, the
screen supply is usually just a resistor in series with a power supply.
Since the sreeen current varies during the power cycle, you get a voltage
that varies during the cycle. This will cause a significant increase in
IMD. Thus the need for a regulated screen supply.
As for the second question, I would guess the mid 60ies for HF, later for
VHF. My mid sixties handbooks show amplifier designs that could be biased
for either linear of class C service in the HF section while the VHF
amplifiers are often class C designs. No hard and fast rule.
73, Tom K6EU
----- Original Message -----
From: "DUGAS, JASON A. (JSC-EP) (NASA)" <jason.a.dugas@nasa.gov>
To: <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 6:23 PM
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Why the Old Fashined Screen Supplies "Just Don't
CutIt"
> Hello all,
>
> I've been doing some reading in the VHF/UHF DX Book. I have ahead of me,
a
> homebrew amplifier and a power supply to build. In reading some of the
> various power supply details in the book, they mention that the old screen
> supplies used for Class C (modes AM, FM, and CW) won't work for Class-AB
> service in SSB.
>
> I'm still learning more about tubes and amplifiers here. I would like to
> hear some discussion on why, when building a amplifier screen supply, that
I
> can't use the old screen supplies? I assume regulation is at the heart of
> this statement.
>
> Also, when I am reading some of the older literature, at what year in the
> anthologies, should I assume that an amplifer was NOT designed for SSB
> operation? All I know is that SSB was around when I was born. Anything
> before that is beyond my recollection!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jason
> KB5URQ
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