[Boatanchors] [Heathkit] More DX-35 problems

[Glen Zook]

Your wattmeter must be way out of calibration.  There is no way that the output can be more than the input.  Also, at 100 watts output the plate of the 6146 would be running bright red if not showing "fireworks".

Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


--- On Wed, 3/18/09, WØQFC <erastber at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

After correcting some stupid mistakes (One bad solder joint and a unsoldered connection) and the assistance of a few list members, I wasable to get B+ to the oscillator.
 
The rig works except I have a very shallow plate current dip (at 120 mA (756 volts)) and I can not adjust the grid drive. It stays at 4 mA and can not be changed with the drive control.
 
Also, the antenna loading control has NO effect on the plate current reading.
 
The watt meter shows 100 watts into a dummy load.
 
The above conditions exist on any band, using several different xtals.
 
The rig was rebuilt with all new resistors and caps. . . .
 
Any ideas on correcting the above problem(s)?
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