[ARC5] Suppressor connection in ARC-5 receivers.

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 31 Jan 2013 at 15:17, Geoff wrote:

> > I don't KNOW this: I simply suspect it.
> 
> 
> I believe that I suggested last week that connecting the suppressor to
> the cathode will modify the AGC characteristic to a faster tube cutoff
> as determined by the cathode bias resistor. Its one way of preventing
> overload when the TX is right off your wing.

You did, indeed, suggest that, and that was one reason I did some more 
looking. It is really nice to have some corroboration, especially from a source 
where it would be least expected: i.e., 73 Magazine. :-)

Thanks, Carl.

Ken W7EKB