[Boatanchors] Question

[Carl]

In some circuits a ground wire going between 2 tube pins and the center 
provide a bit of input output isolation.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: "WØQFC" <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Question


Gene,

That center post simply provides for a convenient point.  Otherwise
another ground tie point would be needed.

The rivets for sockets are notorious for developing "issues" over time.

My $0.02, and worth every bit of it!

Bob - N0DGN

WØQFC wrote:
> While rebuilding several old rigs and test equipment I have noticed that 
> the
> instructions say to ground the center post of the 7 or 9 pin tube sockets.
>
> Is there any reason for this other than a convenient point to route the
> ground wire(s)?
>
> Any thoughts????
>
> Gene, WØQFC
> Spring Hill FL
>

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