[AMRadio] Re: Looking for Linear Amp

[W7QHO at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/18/03 10:41:35 PM, eccm at swbell.net writes:


> It has been my experience that of everything is workig right, and the
> output circuit is efficiently designed, the maximum reliable power
> output from a linear amp running standard AM is about equal to half
> the total rated plate dissipation of the tube(s). i.e. for a pair of
> 6146's, 20-25W carrir, 80-100W PEP.
> 

Good rule of thumb.   I've operated my home brew 3-1000Z linear on legal max 
AM.   The tube is dissapating about 800 watts under carrier only condx in this 
mode and the plate runs a nice bright yellow-orange!

Dennis D.   W7QHO
Glendale, CA



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