Fw: Re: [Collins] KWM2A repair question

Sat, 8 Jun 2002 00:32:45 EDT

In a message dated 06/07/2002 5:11:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] 
writes:

> 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
> 

I think the original intent of the screen grid was to reduce the 
interelectrode capacity between the control grid (grid #1) and the plate.  
Before this improvement, it was necessary to neutralize grounded cathode 
amplifiers at RF due to the high grid to plate capacity.

73,

Norm Hall, W6JOD

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