Fw: Re: Fw: Re: [Collins] KWM2A repair question

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 19:20:54 -0500

You are correct, John. Thanks for pointing that out ...... I left that
one off the list.

73s Kees K5BCQ

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From: "John R. Winward" <[email protected]>
To: Sandy and Kees Talen <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]
Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2002 20:05:22 -0700
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: [Collins] KWM2A repair question
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Sandy & Kees,

As I understand it, the primary function of the 
screen grid is to accelerate the flow of electrons 
from the grid to the plate.

73,
John Winward, K3AOT

Sandy and Kees Talen wrote:

> Secondary emission from the plate is normal but due to the high voltage
> on the 
> plate, electrons are drawn back to it and, if during plate voltage
swings
> they are not,
> the suppressor grid (which is at cathode potential) forces them back to
> the plate.
> 