[ARC5] OK Smart People - Mystery 211s

[Neil]

> Connect the grid to the plate, and apply normal filament voltage to the tube.
> Insert a millimeter in the plate voltage lead, and apply something like 45 volts
> to the anode, or whatever voltage is necessary to achieve about 250 mA of
> plate current. Watch the meter. At some point in time, plate current will start
> to rise, and may rise very rapidly. At this point, shut off the anode voltage.
> The tube should be ready to use.

Surely this will lead to severe grid damage?

73 de Neil ZL1ANM