[ARC5] Fw: Receiver current drain

[Neil]

> I'm not so sure lowering the cathode resistor is such a good idea.
> 
> The suggested change will roughly double the 12A6 plate current, and hence
> increase the dissipation in the output transformer primary by 4X.
> 
> It also might saturate the transformer with excessive DC, since the radio
> has a single ended output stage.
> 
> Best,
> 
> -John


Good points, except that the original output transformer is totally
unsuitable for loudspeaker operation and virtually all modified
sets have had a normal 5K - 4 ohm transformer fitted anyway,
which are rated for the conditions you mention.

73 de Neil ZL1ANM